Folkestone Triennial to Return in 2025
The sixth edition of the internationally acclaimed Folkestone Triennial will take place in 2025.
23 Nov 2023
Sandgate
Christmas Event In Sandgate – 1st December 2023
On Friday 1st December, please join us in Sandgate Valley and Village. Enjoy the Christmas lights, meet a special visitor, visit the craft market and hear a carol or two, and support local businesses many of who will be open until at least 7.30pm.
22 Nov 2023
Tim's Council Diary: Parking and Drains
A weekly update on Cabinet work from FHDC Deputy Leader Tim Prater. Week 25: Parking and Drains
17 Nov 2023
Council Joins National Call For Fairer Flooding Work Funding
Folkestone & Hythe District Council has joined a group lobbying central government to find a fairer way of funding vital IDB work to reduce the risk of flooding.
15 Nov 2023
Tim's Council Diary: A Huge Lift for Folkestone
A weekly update on Cabinet work from FHDC Deputy Leader Tim Prater. Week 24: A Huge Lift for Folkestone
10 Nov 2023
Authorities Unite To Put Pressure On Southern Water
Folkestone & Hythe District Council has joined more than 20 local authorities across the south-east in putting further pressure on Southern Water over pollution and flooding concerns.
7 Nov 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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