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.
Folkestone Town Council is pleased to announce that it has successfully completed the acquisition of the freehold of 2 Grace Hill.
Lib Dem Councillors Tim Prater & Gary Fuller hold drop-in advice surgeries each month. No need for an appointment: just turn up. First Saturday of the month, 11-12.30pm at Sandgate Farmers Market, Chichester Hall, 70 Sandgate High St, Sandgate CT20 3AR.
The May 2026 monthly update from Tim Prater as County Councillor for Cheriton, Sandgate and Hythe East.
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.
At the Kent County Meeting of 21 May 2026, the Reform administration proposed, and passed, a reduction in the time of opposition groups to respond to Leaders Announcements.
A £250,000 package of support for organisations to deliver sustainable and carbon reducing projects in the Folkestone & Hythe district has been agreed.
Sandgate Parish Council is delighted that Sandgate Granville Parade has been named a designated bathing water from 15 May 2026. Weekly Environment Agency Water quality testing will now take place during the summer.
Folkestone & Hythe District Council will be tackling litter this summer with new high‑capacity compactor bins, additional crews and the return of e‑bike collections at key coastal hotspots.
The Liberal Democrats secured a number of wins in Parliament recently - here's a recap of what we've achieved.
Liberal Democrats are clear: new housing must go hand in hand with new GPs.
Liberal Democrats are calling for an emergency transport package to keep Britain moving, cutting the cost of travel for people – whether by car, train or bus.
Ed Davey is a husband, a father and a carer. He is the Leader of the Liberal Democrats.
It is Ed’s experience of caring that drives much of his politics, and motivates his tireless campaigning for a fair deal.
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