Reporting Back
Tim Prater Reporting Back from KCC: July 2026
The July 2026 monthly update from Tim Prater as County Councillor for Cheriton, Sandgate and Hythe East.
28 Jul 2026
Folkestone and Hythe News
Kent joins national call for residents to delay disposing of fridges and freezers where possible
Kent County Council is asking residents to delay disposing of unwanted fridges and freezers, or consider alternative options where appropriate, as a national shortage of treatment capacity reaches critical levels across the UK.
26 Jul 2026
From Beach Huts to the Constitution: FHDC meetings Wednesday 23 July
23th July was something of a meeting marathon for some of us at Folkestone & Hythe District Council. From a Folkestone Parks and Pleasure Grounds meeting at 4.30pm, then a Cabinet meeting, then Full Council running until 9.50pm: a lot of ground covered!
23 Jul 2026
Furious Reaction to Government Decision on Kent Local Government Reorganisation
Responding to news that the Government has decided that Kent will be divided into four new unitary authorities, Tim Prater, a Kent County and Folkestone and Hythe District councillor, has called the decision insane.
17 Jul 2026
Opening of the K&MFRA Ashford Live Fire Training Facility
I was honoured to be able to attend (alongside my colleague Mike Sole) the opening of the new K&MFRA Ashford Live Fire Training Facility today.
17 Jul 2026
Protecting Oaken Wood in Maidstone
Speaking at Kent County Council on 16th July, Tim Prater spoke to have the designated ancient woodland of Oaken Wood near Maidstone removed as a quarry site from the Kent Minerals Plan.
16 Jul 2026
Lib Dems: Grave Concerns as Reform-led Council Breaks Commitment to Make Summer Traffic Plan
Reform administration accused of letting down Kent families by delaying vital EES and holiday congestion planning until AFTER the summer.
14 Jul 2026
Save Oaken Wood
Maidstone's Oaken Wood is ancient woodland & irreplaceable habitat. You can't replace it once it's gone. Yet Kent County Council are voting on 16th July to allow it as a site for a quarry. Sign our petition against allowing Oaken Wood to become a quarry.
13 Jul 2026
A Blossoming Display of Hope
A carpet bed on The Leas in Folkestone has been created highlighting the ways in which anyone needing mental health help and support can access it.
8 Jul 2026
Reporting Back
Tim Prater Reporting Back from KCC: June 2026
The June 2026 monthly update from Tim Prater as County Councillor for Cheriton, Sandgate and Hythe East.
30 Jun 2026
Call To Share Improvement Ideas For District Play Areas
Exciting improvements are being planned for key play areas across the Folkestone & Hythe district as part of the council’s Corporate Plan commitment to invest in local communities.
23 Jun 2026
Folkestone – A Brighter Future Newsletter Issue 13
The June 2026 update on the FABF project from lead contractor Jackson's. Read the new issue 13, and all previous monthly editions. Cheriton Road and Shorncliffe Junction complete, Victoria Grove, Radnor Park, Gloucester Drive works in progress.
11 Jun 2026