Looking Forward To The Future With Balanced 2026/27 Budget
Folkestone & Hythe District Council’s 2026/27 budget – the third in succession which is balanced and not funded from general reserves – has been approved.
26 Feb 2026
Folkestone and Hythe News
Council agrees new Customer Access Strategy
Last night Folkestone and Hythe District Council agreed a new Customer Access Strategy for 2026-2029. The strategy, which marks a...
26 Feb 2026
OUR budget. OUR Good Things.
Moving the £23m Folkestone and Hythe District Council Revenue Budget for 2026-27.
25 Feb 2026
First Preview of New Lower Leas Coastal Park Play Area
More equipment and more inclusive elements than ever before in the south east’s largest free adventure playground.
25 Feb 2026
Welcome for more Channel Freight to go on Trains
Investment enabling thousands of tonnes of freight heading across the Channel to be carried by rail again has been welcomed by Folkestone & Hythe District Council.
25 Feb 2026
Local Events
Sandgate Sea and Food Festival 2026
Join the Sandgate Sea & Food Festival 2026 over August Bank Holiday weekend 29th & 30th August. Alongside free fireworks Sat night there is music from two outdoor stages, markets, and venues throughout Sandgate for music, food, drink and entertainment.
25 Feb 2026
Delivering Affordable Green Homes at Risborough
The first council tenants are moving into new affordable rent homes at the Risborough Barracks development.
23 Feb 2026
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.
21 Feb 2026
Kent County Budget 2026-27 and Kent's Roads
I'm here for every person swerving around potholes. Every person seeing their tyres shredded. Every biker unseated. Every journey delayed.
20 Feb 2026
Local Events
Join Canterbury Lib Dems at "The Year Ahead - How We Make a Difference in 2026"
All LD members are welcome to join Canterbury Lib Dems on Saturday 28th February 2026 (9.30am - 2pm) at Thanington Resource Centre, Thanington Road, Canterbury CT1 3XE Lunch provided. Book your ticket with janecarne@outlook.com 01227 477106
19 Feb 2026
New Signs Remind of Speed Limit by Playing Field, Theatre, Kids Nursery & Play Park
New “speed repeater” 30mph signs have been fitted along North Road, West Road, Hospital Hill and Pond Hill Road in Sandgate and Folkestone by Kent Highways.
19 Feb 2026
KCC Start of Works Notification for Romney Avenue, Sandgate
Kent County Council will be resurfacing Romney Avenue, from the junction of Enbrook valley to the junction of Coolinge Lane, commencing 18th March for 3 nights.
18 Feb 2026