Council-owned Temporary Accomodation Boost
Tim Prater has strongly backed Folkestone & Hythe District Council's investment of £5m into expanding its stock of temporary accommodation.
28 Oct 2025
Folkestone and Hythe News
Folkestone & Hythe Council Challenge Government on Scale of Romney Marsh Solar Proposals
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.
24 Oct 2025
Folkestone's patron saint back in her rightful place
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.
14 Oct 2025
Design Code For Folkestone & Hythe District
Folkestone & Hythe District Council is asking residents for their views on the design of new development to help shape future policy.
13 Oct 2025
Lib Dem Win: Homes for Military Heroes
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.
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13 Oct 2025
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 & 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