The principle of solar energy generation is not being challenged. What is being challenged is the aggregated scale and impact of the solar farm proposals on land, towns and communities.
The fully restored statue of St Eanswythe at Radnor Park in Folkestone was welcomed back by Cllrs Connor McConville, Tim Prater, Belinda Walker and Jim Martin.
Folkestone & Hythe District Council is asking residents for their views on the design of new development to help shape future policy.
The new amendment to the Renters’ Rights Bill will, for the first time, require the Ministry of Defence to assess service family housing annually and report on whether it meets the Decent Homes Standard.
Residents of Folkestone who meet the criteria are welcomed to apply to the Town Mayor of Folkestone’s Christmas Fund for assistance with their winter expenses.
Folkestone & Hythe District Council has been awarded for its work in supporting its most vulnerable residents, winning a national award for the second year running!
Work has begun to create rain gardens as part of the Folkestone – A Brighter Future project. Rain gardens help slow and filter rainwater before it reaches the drains, easing pressure on the system and helping protect our communities.
Maintaining and improving the Chichester Hall costs thousands a year, paid for by hall hires, markets, grants and donations. Now local residents can help support that cost AND maybe win a prize too!
A monthly bulletin from F&HDC. This month: Local Government Reorganisation, Bus Shelters, Green Grants, Folkestone – A Brighter Future, New homes, The Warren & Consultations.
A poster competition encouraging people to do the right thing and put their litter in the bin has been won by a local 9-year-old girl from Hawkinge.
The September 2025 monthly update from Tim Prater as County Councillor for Cheriton, Sandgate and Hythe East.
Our Government is terrible at huge IT projects. There are increasing numbers of data leaks and hacks. The scheme will cost the taxpayer billions. The first people that will benefit from Digital ID are hackers and fakers. Say no to Digital ID.