District Helping to Fund Road of Remembrance Repair
Folkestone & Hythe District Council is to contribute £236,000 towards the work required to reopen the Road of Remembrance.
13 Apr 2026
Folkestone and Hythe News
Local Events
The HG Wells Short Story Competition 2026
The 2026 HG Wells Short Story Competition is now open. The theme is THE CHEAT: make of it what you will. This annual national (but Sandgate run) Competition offers a £500 Senior, £1,000 Junior prize & free publication of all shortlisted entries.
12 Apr 2026
Carton Recycling has Launched Across Kent
Across Kent you can now recycle liquid cartons (such as those made by Tetra Pak - other cartons are available) from home.
2 Apr 2026
As Seen On TV (kinda)
If you are on a low income, when you get your bill check the issuing Council website for their Council Tax Reduction Scheme.
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2 Apr 2026
Elections Free from Abuse
Electoral Commission research finds 61% of respondents experience harassment or security threats during election campaigns. East Kent Lib Dem Councillor Hannah Perkin joined Woman's Hour on 30th March to describe her experiences (from 15:27).
2 Apr 2026
Reporting Back
Tim Prater Reporting Back from KCC: April 2026
The April 2026 monthly update from Tim Prater as County Councillor for Cheriton, Sandgate and Hythe East.
2 Apr 2026
Folkestone & Hythe District Council Monthly Update: April 2026
A monthly bulletin from F&HDC. This month: Folkestone Sports Centre Grant, Otterpool Park, UK Town of Culture, Working for Veterans, Folca2, ANPR Trial Ends, Beach Reprofiling, Youth Forum & Excellence in Volunteering Awards.
2 Apr 2026
KCC Decision: To progress the Road of Remembrance embankment stabilisation works scheme through to delivery
Finally, after huge local lobbying, Kent County Council have published the decision notice to do the works needed to protect and reopen the Folkestone Road of Remembrance. Works could start as soon as May, and are likely to take up to a year.
2 Apr 2026
Easter Saturday Service 2026 on Folkestone Bus Route 74
Stagecoach Bus Service 74 doesn't run weekends or Bank Holidays. With Good Friday and Easter Monday would have meant its service area didn't have a bus for 4 days this weekend.
31 Mar 2026
Keeping in Touch: All Year Round. Cheriton, Sandgate, Saltwood & Hythe Spring 2026 FOCUS
Coming through doors over the next 2 months: the latest news from Tim Prater and the Folkestone & Hythe Lib Dem team.
30 Mar 2026
Reporting Back
Tim Prater Reporting Back from KCC: March 2026
The March 2026 monthly update from Tim Prater as County Councillor for Cheriton, Sandgate and Hythe East.
30 Mar 2026
It’s time to end the Great Sewage Cover-Up
For years, water bosses have pocketed massive bonuses and hiked up bills while dumping filthy sewage into our rivers, lakes, and seas, damaging the environment, destroying wildlife, and making swimmers sick.
30 Mar 2026