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Folkestone and Hythe Lib Dems Slam New Kent Devolution Delay Shambles
"If the Government cannot commit to a date for a devolution deal for Kent then they should stop Local Government Reorganisation until they can."
4 Dec 2025
Reporting Back
Folkestone & Hythe District Council Monthly Update: December 2025
A monthly bulletin from F&HDC. This month: LGR, Protecting our district’s coastline, Plan for greener district, Affordable homes taking shape, Folca 1 up for sale, Suggestions for council debate & Your District Today.
3 Dec 2025
"Reform said it would cut Council Tax at Kent County Hall. It is increasingly certain they can’t and won’t"
In light of the reported £46 million overspend at Kent County Council, 6 months after the Reform administration took office, can the Cabinet Member explain how this level of financial mismanagement is expected to impact services in Folkestone & Hythe?
28 Nov 2025
Three Unitary LGR Option Backed by Folkestone & Hythe
Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) in east Kent should be delivered by joining together the council areas covered by Folkestone & Hythe with those of Dover, Thanet, Ashford and Canterbury.
20 Nov 2025
Deciding the Journey, if not the Destination
Speaking in the Folkestone and Hythe District council meeting of 19th November on models of Local Government Reorganisation for Kent, Deputy Council Leader Tim Prater made the case for option 3A, with three authorities covering Kent.
20 Nov 2025
Sandgate
Whole Load Of Heavy Lifting For District’s Coastline
Beach replenishment work to help protect more than 3,000 homes and businesses from flooding on the five-mile stretch of coast between Fisherman’s Beach through Sandgate to Folkestone Harbour got underway this week.
12 Nov 2025
New 'talking signs' help Folkestone prepare for flash flooding
The Environment Agency and Kent County Council have launched interactive signage across Folkestone to help residents and businesses prepare for flash flooding at locations along the Pent Stream.
10 Nov 2025
Local Government Reorganisation in itself is a time consuming, expensive and futile waste of all our time.
Tim's intervention in the debate at the Kent County Council meeting of Thursday 6th November on "KCC's Strategic Business Case for Local Government Reorganisation in Kent and Medway".
10 Nov 2025
Reporting Back
Tim Prater Reporting Back from KCC: November 2025
The November 2025 monthly update from Tim Prater as County Councillor for Cheriton, Sandgate and Hythe East.
7 Nov 2025
National News
Environment & Nature
Britain’s Wildfire Crisis
Following the UK's hottest summer on record, escalating heatwaves and severe droughts have triggered catastrophic blazes across the country, damaging delicate ecosystems and destroying homes.
PH
21 Sep 2026
LGBTQ+
Restoring Trans Rights
The Liberal Democrats will continue to stand in solidarity with trans and non-binary communities, defending equal rights, personal dignity and safety for all.
MG
21 Sep 2026
Women
Stopping Violence Against Women and Girls
The Liberal Democrats are taking a stand to hold tech companies accountable, equip the police with the right powers, and build a digital world where women and girls can live safely and without fear.
MG
21 Sep 2026
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