Davey: The Netanyahu Government is committing genocide in Gaza
Over the last few months, we have watched in horror at the unfolding devastation of Gaza. We are witnessing a humanitarian...
17 Sep 2025
Folkestone and Hythe News
New Lib Dem Bill: Supporting children with neurodivergence
On Wednesday 10th October, Adam Dance MP introduced his Private Members’ Bill calling for universal screening for dyslexia and other neurodivergence, better teacher training and fairer Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) funding.
17 Sep 2025
Dover & Deal Pizza & Politics Evening: Focus on Planning
Come and join us for a social evening with other Lib Dem members and supporters and find out more about planning with our two guest speakers who have both worked on local councils.
16 Sep 2025
Lib Dem win on extending visas for Ukrainian families
Following Liberal Democrat pressure in the House of Commons, the Government has recently announced a 24-month Ukraine Permission Extension (UPE) scheme, providing clarity for thousands of Ukrainians whose three-year visas were due to expire.
15 Sep 2025
Kent County Council
One Week to save Kent's Climate Emergency Declaration
Next Thursday (18 September), Reform councillors will vote on a motion to scrap Kent's Climate Emergency declaration. This would be a huge step backwards for our county.
11 Sep 2025
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Folkestone Ship Street Planning Application Submitted
An outline planning application for up to 135 homes (22% of which would be affordable), non-residential floorspace, a new pocket park, a vehicle-free green link, car and cycle parking has been submitted.
10 Sep 2025
Folkestone Library and Adult Education: Cheap at Half the Price
Kent County Councillor Tim Prater has questioned the business case of Kent County Council in moving their Adult Education Centre in Folkestone from Tontine Street.
5 Sep 2025
East Kent and the EES [Entry Exit Scheme]
The Entry Exit Scheme (EES) at Dover Port and the Channel Tunnel will be implemented from the 12th October 2025.
5 Sep 2025
District-wide Improvements to Local Bus Shelters
Bus shelters across the district are undergoing an upgrade with better protection, improved seating, reinforced windows and digital screens.
3 Sep 2025
Reporting Back
Tim Prater Reporting Back from KCC: September 2025
The September 2025 monthly update from Tim Prater as County Councillor for Cheriton, Sandgate and Hythe East.
2 Sep 2025
Folkestone & Hythe District Council Monthly Update: September 2025
A monthly bulletin from F&HDC. This month: Emergency Alerts, Planning Code, Baton of Hope, Annual Canvass, Local government reorganisation, Council Leader’s Cycle Ride and Council Tax Reduction Scheme Consultation.
2 Sep 2025
Reporting Back
Tim Prater Reporting Back from KCC: August 2025
The August 2025 monthly update from Tim Prater as County Councillor for Cheriton, Sandgate and Hythe East.
31 Aug 2025