Folkestone & Hythe District Council Local Plan Scoping Consultation
Folkestone & Hythe District Council is preparing a new Local Plan, which will help shape how the district develops in the years ahead.
15 Sep 2026
Folkestone – A Brighter Future Newsletter Issue 16
The September 2026 update on the FABF project from lead contractor Jackson's. Read the new issue 16, and all previous monthly editions. Middelburg Square almost complete, Bouverie Square taking shape, delay to new Guildhall Street footbridge.
11 Sep 2026
Making Sure Support Gets to the Right People
Folkestone & Hythe District Council’s investigations unit covers council tax schemes, tenancy fraud, housing benefit and parking.
11 Sep 2026
New Local Plan Being Worked On For District
Preparation of a new Local Plan for Folkestone and Hythe has begun and residents, businesses and local communities are being invited to get involved.
9 Sep 2026
Help Bring Back International Rail Services to Kent
Kent County Council is urging residents to help secure the return of international rail services to Ashford and Ebbsfleet.
8 Sep 2026
Community at Heart of Folca Planning Application
A planning application aimed at preparing the Art Deco section of a former department store in Folkestone to become an active mix-used building with commercial units and a medical centre has been submitted.
8 Sep 2026
Kent Local Government Reorganisation Postponed for Review
Tim Prater, Leader of the Liberal Democrat & Independent Group at Folkestone and Hythe District Council, has reacted with disbelief to the government's announcement that they are postponing Local Government Reorganisation for Kent.
7 Sep 2026
Reporting Back
Sandgate High Street and Sandgate Hill A259 Resurfacing [Updated 4/9/26]
Sandgate High Street and Sandgate Hill, up to the crossroads with Dixwell Road, are currently being considered for resurfacing during the next financial year.
TP
4 Sep 2026
Reporting Back
Folkestone & Hythe District Council Monthly Update: September 2026
A monthly bulletin from F&HDC. This month: Nepal Appeal, Bouverie Square, Changing Tides, Mermaid Beach repair, gardening awards and Love Your Beach.
4 Sep 2026
National News
International Affairs
The Global Fight for Liberal Values
Ed Davey’s speech from the Liberal International’s London Security Conference 2026 at the National Liberal Club
ED
by Ed Davey
9 Sep 2026
Home Affairs
Restoring safety, order and fairness to our asylum system
We are calling for the UK to enter the EU's landmark new Migration and Asylum Pact to help implement an asylum system that is fair and effective for all.
MW
18 Aug 2026
International Affairs
A new Growth and Defence Partnership with Europe
Our new Growth and Defence Partnership with the EU - including joining the Single Market and a new Customs Union - will make the UK richer, safer and stronger.
17 Jun 2026
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