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Change in Parliamentary Boundaries at the next General Election
From the next General Election, the Folkestone & Hythe District Council area will be covered by two members of Parliament.
11 Jan 2024
The Elections Act 2022: What's Next? [Part Two: The Sequel]
A follow-on update from Paul Butler at Folkestone & Hythe District Council Elections Team on the Elections Act 2022 Tranche 2 changes, and what they will mean to voters.
11 Jan 2024
Romney Marsh District By-election
Following the resignation of Conservative Councillor Liz Grant, a by-election will be held for the Romney Marsh ward on 22nd February.
11 Jan 2024
Michael Lyons: RIP
It was with great sadness we heard of the death of former Conservative Councillor and Mayor of Hythe Michael Lyons.
10 Jan 2024
Merry Christmas
We'd like to wish all our members, supporters, their friends and families a very Happy Christmas and the best possible New Year.
24 Dec 2023
Tim's Council Diary: The most wonderful time of the year
A weekly update on Cabinet work from FHDC Deputy Leader Tim Prater. Week 30: It's the most wonderful time of the year: the Government published The Provisional Local Government Finance Settlement 2024-25.
22 Dec 2023
National News
Cost of living
Our plan to halve energy bills by 2035
Sky-high energy bills are a massive problem for families, pensioners and businesses across the UK.
LD
25 Jul 2025
International Affairs
Ending the suffering in Gaza and the West Bank
We can’t turn a blind eye to the devastation across the Occupied Territories if we want to achieve a permanent peace for Palestinians and Israelis.
LD
24 Jul 2025
Economy & Business
My liberal vision for a thriving economy
I’m proud that once again it is the Liberal Democrats leading the way, with our vision for an economy that is growing strongly, where everyone feels the benefits.
ED
16 Jul 2025
Education
Our five principles for SEND reform
Ed Davey Munira Wilson have written to Keir Starmer setting out five principles for SEND reform, and offering to work on a cross-party basis with the government to ensure the reforms deliver for children with SEND and their families.
LD
9 Jul 2025
Benefits & Pensions
Standing up for the most vulnerable in society
Why we opposed the Government’s welfare bill
SD
3 Jul 2025
Windrush Day 2025
77 years ago today, the HMT Empire Windrush docked in Essex - marking the beginning of the Windrush generation’s arrival here in the UK.
20 Jun 2025
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