Kent Police Warn on Spate of Theft from vehicles in Folkestone & Sandgate
Kent Police have had numerous reports within the Folkestone area in relation to an unknown person targeting insecure vehicles in the early hours of the morning.
17 Feb 2026
Call-in Confirmed on Kent County Council's Decision to Sell Folkestone Library
County Councillor Tim Prater has been advised that the call-in for the Folkestone Library Decision has been assessed and determined as valid. As a consequence, a Scrutiny Committee meeting will need to be held soon to consider the call-in.
17 Feb 2026
Government consults on making Sandgate Granville Parade a Designated Bathing Water
Sandgate's campaign to get Granville Parade designated a bathing beach has had a massive boost. The government has accepted the Parish Council's application and it is included among 13 new designated swimming sites nationally proposed by the government.
17 Feb 2026
Reporting Back
Tim Prater Reporting Back from KCC: February 2026
The February 2026 monthly update from Tim Prater as County Councillor for Cheriton, Sandgate and Hythe East.
17 Feb 2026
Call To Join Workshops and Support Folkestone’s UK Town of Culture Bid
To bring together ideas, Folkestone & Hythe District Council is inviting anyone interested in the Town of Culture campaign to join a workshop at the Leas Cliff Hall on 24 February. The workshops are free to attend and begin at 2pm, 4pm & 6pm.
17 Feb 2026
Local Events
The Big Green Fair 2026
The Big Green Fair 2026 will be held on 7th June, by kind permission of Saga, in Sandgate's Enbrook Park. The fair is for people that care about where they live, their climate and nature, and show they care by taking action and making a difference.
17 Feb 2026
Local Events
Hythe Sports and Fitness Festival 2026
Hythe Sports and Fitness Festival 2026, a community-driven event designed to increase local participation in sports and fitness. The Festival will be held 11th-19th July, with the big day on 11th July at South Road Playing Fields and Sports Pavilion.
17 Feb 2026
Local Events
Join workshops to support Folkestone's town of culture bid
To bring together initial ideas, Folkestone & Hythe District Council is inviting anyone (residents and organisations) interested in being involved in a Town of Culture 2028 bid to workshops at the Leas Cliff Hall on Tuesday 24 February.
17 Feb 2026
A Huge Budget for Folkestone and Hythe
A budget that allows for support to reopen Folkestone Sports Centre, renovate Hythe Pool, a new leisure facility at Martello Lakes, develop Folca2, keeps the Council Tax rise under 3%, funds new Council Owned temporary Accomodation and is balanced.
13 Feb 2026
National News
Economy & Business
Get Britain Growing Again
Lib Dems announce plan to replace Treasury with new Department for Growth based in Birmingham
LD
11 Feb 2026
Tackling historical sexual misconduct in our party
Help us stamp out this sort of appalling behaviour in our party – and across our society.
ED
7 Feb 2026
LGBT+ Liberal Democrats
Ed Davey reflects on LGBT History Month 2026
This LGBT+ History Month we celebrate the contributions of LGBT+ people throughout history, reflect on the struggles they have faced and reaffirm our determination to make progress on equality.
ED
1 Feb 2026
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