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
Liberal Drinks 2024
Our regular meet-up will move the the SECOND Wednesday of every month for 2024. Open to Liberal Democrat members, supporters and the Lib Dem curious in the Folkestone and Hythe area!
21 Dec 2023
Notice Of Vacancy In Office Of Councillor: Romney Marsh Ward
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that due to the resignation of Liz Grant a vacancy has arisen in the Office of Councillor for the Romney Marsh Ward of Folkestone & Hythe District Council.
21 Dec 2023
Folkestone & Hythe Christmas Waste Collections 2023
Waste crews will empty bins, generally, two days later than usual in the week commencing Monday 25 December 2023 and then one day later than usual during week of Monday 1 January 2024.
8 Dec 2023
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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