Work to support residents who evacuated following the fire at the Grand Burstin Hotel in Folkestone is continuing. Structural specialists are also carrying out an investigation into the structure of the building following the fire.
Two people have been arrested on suspicion of arson after a fire at the Grand Burstin Hotel in Folkestone which led to hundreds of people being evacuated.
The second day of Liberal Democrat conference in Brighton Ed Davey faced a Q&A from Party members on the main stage, there were speeches from Deputy Leader Daisy Cooper MP and others, a debate on Party strategy and three new policies debated and passed.
The first day of Liberal Democrat conference in Brighton was opened by Party President Josh Babarinde MP and Cllr Jay Mercer, Leader of West Sussex County Council. Eight motions were passed, and conference heard from Al Pinkerton and Munira Wilson MP.
Tim Prater had the pleasure of speaking at the Special Council meeting on 17th September in favour of the presentation of the Freedom of Kent to the Brigade of Gurkhas.
The agreement has been signed by Folkestone Town Council, Creative Folkestone, One Folkestone, Folkestone & Hythe District Council and local MP Tony Vaughan.
Folkestone & Hythe District Council is preparing a new Local Plan, which will help shape how the district develops in the years ahead.
The September 2026 update on the FABF project from lead contractor Jackson's. Read the new issue 16, and all previous monthly editions. Middelburg Square almost complete, Bouverie Square taking shape, delay to new Guildhall Street footbridge.
Folkestone & Hythe District Council’s investigations unit covers council tax schemes, tenancy fraud, housing benefit and parking.
Preparation of a new Local Plan for Folkestone and Hythe has begun and residents, businesses and local communities are being invited to get involved.
Kent County Council is urging residents to help secure the return of international rail services to Ashford and Ebbsfleet.
A planning application aimed at preparing the Art Deco section of a former department store in Folkestone to become an active mix-used building with commercial units and a medical centre has been submitted.