Folkestone Town Mayor's Christmas Fund 2025
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.
10 Oct 2025
Folkestone and Hythe News
Folkestone & Hythe Recognition For Excellence in Resident Support and Inclusion - Again!
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!
9 Oct 2025
Greener Horizons Ahead With Folkestone – A Brighter Future
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.
8 Oct 2025
Support the Chichester Hall through the new Hythe Community Lottery
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!
2 Oct 2025
Folkestone & Hythe District Council Monthly Update: October 2025
A monthly bulletin from F&HDC. This month: Local Government Reorganisation, Bus Shelters, Green Grants, Folkestone – A Brighter Future, New homes, The Warren & Consultations.
1 Oct 2025
Winner Announced For Anti-litter Poster Competition
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.
1 Oct 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.
30 Sep 2025
No to Labour's Digital ID
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.
27 Sep 2025
Herald: Lib Dem Prater Slams Council Climate U-Turn
The Folkestone Herald reports on Tim accusing the Reform leadership of a 'disreputable' disregard for the facts after the County Council voted to reverse the Council's Climate Emergency declaration.
26 Sep 2025
Former Lib Dem leader Sir Menzies Campbell dies aged 84
Ming Campbell was a dedicated public servant and Liberal giant. His principled leadership opposing the Iraq War was a mark of his morality, courage and wisdom. But more than that, he was an warm and caring friend and colleague. We will miss him terribly.
26 Sep 2025
Liberal Democrats Internal Federal Elections 2025
Our party is run by members, for members. From the leader, to members of Party Committees & our local party teams, everyone is elected by fellow members. Nominations are now closed for the 2025 Federal elections. Ballot emails go out soon.
26 Sep 2025
Reducing Council Pesticide Use in Folkestone and Hythe
A local resident contacted me recently to ask if Folkestone and Hythe District Council use pesticides locally, and if so how they are working to reduce their use.
24 Sep 2025