Strong Start For Changing Tides Coastal Centre
Residents have been settling into their beach huts and sampling delicious Reynolds Ice Cream at the new attraction on Coast Drive, which also has public toilets and a remodelled car park.
18 Aug 2026
Folkestone – A Brighter Future Newsletter Issue 15
The August 2026 update on the FABF project from lead contractor Jackson's. Read the new issue 15, and all previous monthly editions. Station Approach lights going end August after delays, Guildhall Street works recommenced and bridge progressing well.
13 Aug 2026
Reporting Back
Tim Prater Reporting Back from KCC: August 2026
The August 2026 monthly update from Tim Prater as County Councillor for Cheriton, Sandgate and Hythe East.
9 Aug 2026
Voting FOR Better Fire Cover for Folkestone, Hythe and Romney Marsh
As a Folkestone & Hythe area Councillor, I absolutely supported better day cover across the county. In our area, that sees an improvement in daytime response times of up to 70 seconds to incidents, and night time response times staying the same.
7 Aug 2026
Breakwater Repair Work Agreed by Council
A Folkestone breakwater damaged by Storm Goretti is to be repaired.
6 Aug 2026
Sandgate 20mph Zone: 6 Months On
The 6 month review of traffic speeds on Sandgate High Street following the introduction of the 20mph zone there has shown a marked reduction on traffic speeds in the zone.
3 Aug 2026
Reporting Back
Folkestone & Hythe District Council Monthly Update: August 2026
A monthly bulletin from F&HDC. This month: Top Award for Housing Standards, Play Areas, Local Government Reorganisation, Licencing Policy, Green Flags and Otterpool.
3 Aug 2026
Lower Leas Coastal Park Play Area Opening
The new play area at the award-winning Lower Leas Coastal Park has opened today - we hope you enjoy it! There will be an official opening on Tuesday 4 August with guided tours, children's goodie bags and free ice-cream - all welcome!
31 Jul 2026
The Folkestone and Hythe Joint Transportation Board and the Missing Reform Members Problem
The Folkestone and Hythe Joint Transportation Board is a quarterly meeting between Kent County Councillors, Folkestone & Hythe District Councillors and a Parish Councillor representative for our area to discuss transport issues.
30 Jul 2026
National News
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
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
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