Updated local Covid-19 contact details
Below are updated details on two of the three community hubs in Folkestone and Hythe, as well as thre district-wide details.
26 Mar 2020
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Some useful numbers for information and support (national and local) during the Covid-19 Outbreak
There are various sources of information and support available at the moment, and the suituation is very fluid. Please note that the details below may change over the next few days.
25 Mar 2020
Full guidance on staying at home and away from others
Government has published its full guidance on staying at home and away from others. This can be found on the Government website at:
24 Mar 2020
Coronavirus: Business Support Measures [23rd March Update]
Further to the Governments announcements last Friday, we have further updated our www.Folkestone.works website with information and links. The key points are summarised below.
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23 Mar 2020
COVID 19: "How Can I get help" and "How Can I offer help" in Folkestone and Hythe?
In Folkestone and Hythe District, three Community Support Hubs are being set up for both those that NEED help due to COVID-19 issues over the next few weeks, and those OFFERING it. There have been a HUGE number of people wanting to help, and the Support Hubs (which should offer phone numbers, email and online forms) will be the place to do so.
20 Mar 2020
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Small Business Rate Relief Grants
A number of local businesses have asked me if I know anything more about the Small Business Rate Relief Grants of £10,000 recently announced by the Chancellor.
20 Mar 2020
Bin collections during COVID-19: Recycling and waste services update
All Folkestone & Hythe District Council recycling and waste services are currently running as normal.
20 Mar 2020
Coronavirus: Business Support Measures
The Government has made a series of announcements in the Budget last week and over the last few days on measures to support businesses during this difficult time. [Update 23 March 2020 - see the Coronavirus: Business Support Measures [23rd March Update]. ] We are regularly updating information about these on our www.Folkestone.works website, including:
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19 Mar 2020
Sandgate and West Folkestone Focus March 2020 - NOT coming to a door near you soon...
The issue that never was: this edition of SWF Focus was written and printed by mid-March, and although a few hundred were delivered on 12 and 13 March, the remainder were to be delivered week commencing March 16th.
18 Mar 2020
Sandgate and COVID-19: Things I Know
After the Government update last night on the Coronavirus / Covid-19 pandemic, there have been a number of anouncements and changes locally. I can't comment on if the Government advice is right / adequate (I'll leave that to experts!) but I am hearing a lot of updates from across our local community, and thought it might be helpful to bring them together here.
17 Mar 2020
Restoration of the Leas Pavilion and Proposed Residential Development: Public Consultation Event
On Tuesday 10th March from 2pm-8pm at The Channel Suite, Leas Cliff Hall, The Leas, Folkestone, Kent, CT20 2DZ there will be an opportunity to view proposals for The Leas Pavilion and adjacent car parks to Cheriton Place and Longford Terrace, prior to the submission of a Planning Application.
2 Mar 2020
Prime Scam
Been notified of a scam that is circulating today and is mainly targeted at call centres although they could try and ring any number. Call are being reported nationally coming from 020 379 57734. The calls suggest they are from Amazon and saying that your Amazon Prime subscription has expired. The callers don't actually know if you have an Amazon prime account but they will offer to renew your subscription and take a payment over the phone. You can protect yourself by not giving out any personal information about yourself to unsolicited callers. If you do use Amazon prime log into the Amazon website and check your own expiry date. If you get a call from any organisation asking to take a payment you can always hang up and dial the a published number on the company's web site or recent bill.
25 Feb 2020