Call To Share Improvement Ideas For District Play Areas
Exciting improvements are being planned for key play areas across the Folkestone & Hythe district as part of the council’s Corporate Plan commitment to invest in local communities.
23 Jun 2026
Folkestone – A Brighter Future Newsletter Issue 13
The June 2026 update on the FABF project from lead contractor Jackson's. Read the new issue 13, and all previous monthly editions. Cheriton Road and Shorncliffe Junction complete, Victoria Grove, Radnor Park, Gloucester Drive works in progress.
11 Jun 2026
Reporting Back
Tim Prater Reporting Back from KCC: June 2026
The June 2026 monthly update from Tim Prater as County Councillor for Cheriton, Sandgate and Hythe East.
8 Jun 2026
A Saving for Residents on Folkestone and Hythe Car Park Stays
Residents who regularly use Folkestone & Hythe District Council car parks are being encouraged to apply for a permit that allows visitors to park once a day for up to 3 hours in a long-stay council car park, and up to 2 hours in short-stay car parks.
3 Jun 2026
Folkestone & Hythe District Council Monthly Update: June 2026
A monthly bulletin from F&HDC. This month: Green schemes, Tackling beach litter, Solar for council homes, Positive steps for Otterpool Park, New District Council Chair, Ward budget scheme, Paws for Thought on 7 June, Protecting residents from Scams.
1 Jun 2026
Folkestone Town Council Secures Freehold of 2 Grace Hill
Folkestone Town Council is pleased to announce that it has successfully completed the acquisition of the freehold of 2 Grace Hill.
1 Jun 2026
Reporting Back
Tim Prater Reporting Back from KCC: May 2026
The May 2026 monthly update from Tim Prater as County Councillor for Cheriton, Sandgate and Hythe East.
28 May 2026
Kent County Council Backs Lib Dems on Urgent Government Support for Tourist Travel in Kent
A Liberal Democrat motion to Kent County Council on seeking tools to manage tourist travel in Kent around the disruption likely for the new EES system going fully live at the Channel Tunnel and Port of Dover supported by members from all groups.
24 May 2026
Kent County Council Backs Liberal Democrat Motion on Urgent Government Support for Tourist Travel in Kent
A Liberal Democrat motion to Kent County Council on seeking tools to manage tourist travel in Kent around the disruption likely for the new EES system going fully live at the Channel Tunnel and Port of Dover supported by members from all groups.
22 May 2026
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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
Cost of living
Our Essential Energy Guarantee
The Liberal Democrats have announced a new policy to make energy affordable again and help make fuel poverty a thing of the past.
8 Jun 2026
Lib Dems Winning
Getting the job done: Our latest wins in Westminster
The Liberal Democrats secured a number of wins in Parliament recently - here's a recap of what we've achieved.
2 May 2026
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