An Environment Agency 2024 Bathing Water Update for Folkestone, Sandgate, Hythe, Dymchurch, St Marys Bay and Littlestone
Bathing waters are important to people and wildlife.
EA
19 Aug 2024
Electoral Register: Annual Canvass 2024 [Updated 4/9/24]
The annual canvass is a review of the Electoral Register, in preparation for the yearly revision which is published on 1st December each year.
18 Aug 2024
Folkestone Sports Centre Trust Closure Statement
This evening we heard the hugely sad news the independent Folkestone Sports Centre Trust has called in the administrators and ceased trading.
30 Jul 2024
Lib Dem Team Backs Motion to Tackle Decline in Wildlife and Plants
The Lib Dem Folkestone & Hythe District Council team of Gary Fuller and Tim Prater were happy to support a motion to look to enhance the area's biodiversity last week.
30 Jul 2024
Blue Badge Holders Can Register For Speedy Exit From Sandgate Road
Disabled motorists using the Sandgate Road Car Park can now register their vehicle for a quicker exit.
29 Jul 2024
Have Your Say On What Folkestone and Hythe Council Does Next
Residents, businesses and organisations are being urged to give their views on how Folkestone & Hythe District Council should work to shape the future of the district.
25 Jul 2024
National News
Remembering Ming
Ed Davey remembers Ming Campbell in remarks made to the House of Commons
15 Oct 2025
Marie Goldman marks the start of Black History Month 2025
October has arrived, bringing with it Black History Month - a time to celebrate the Black British community and their past, present and future contributions.
MG
1 Oct 2025
Latest UK News
Don’t let Trump’s America become Farage’s Britain
Leader's Speech to Autumn Conference 2025
ED
23 Sep 2025
International Affairs
Defending Women’s Rights Across the Globe
Women’s rights around the world are under attack, with authoritarianism on the rise and deep cuts to UK aid undermining decades of progress. Defending women's rights must be a top priority and the UK must act boldly.
CM
23 Sep 2025
International Affairs
Towards a Ceasefire and Political Resolution in Sudan
Two years of brutal civil war have turned Sudan into one of the world’s worst humanitarian crises, with over 30 million people in urgent need of aid. Our new policy calls for UK leadership to end the conflict - standing with the Sudanese people.
MH
23 Sep 2025
Science & Technology
A New Hope for the Space Industry
Space is no longer science fiction – it underpins our economy, security, and daily lives. Our new policy will renew the National Space Strategy, support UK spaceports and hubs, and designate space as a strategic industry.
VC
23 Sep 2025
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