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 & 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.
GAMP
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
National News
Transport
Driving Forward - Road to Access
Learning to drive is a vital life skill. Liberal Democrat members passed a new plan to clear the backlogs, end the rip-offs, and get the next generation moving.
OG
by Olly Glover
14 Mar 2026
Children & Families
Protecting Children Online
Big tech companies should not be allowed to profit at the expense of children’s wellbeing.
MW
9 Mar 2026
Universities & Skills
Our plan to fix the student finance system and support graduates
Our pragmatic, costed and achievable plan that would make a real difference to graduates now, while also fixing the system for the long term.
LD
22 Feb 2026
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