Folkestone Brighter Future Phase 2 Consultation Launch
As a part of the successful £20m "Levelling Up Fund" bid from Government, Folkestone Town Centre and Folkestone Bus Station are changing: help shape how.
27 Oct 2023
£365k for Safer Streets in Folkestone & Hythe
The Home Office have confirmed that Folkestone & Hythe Community Safety Partnership have been successful with the Safer Streets Funding Round 5 bid.
27 Oct 2023
Tim's Council Diary: Progress Towards the Committee System
A weekly update on Cabinet work from FHDC Deputy Leader Tim Prater. Week 22: Progress Towards the Committee System
27 Oct 2023
Work Begins to Protect Against Risks of Flooding
Beach management work that helps protect more than 3,000 homes and businesses in Hythe, Seabrook, Sandgate and Folkestone from flooding is to start next week.
27 Oct 2023
Legal Notice Served for White Lion Improvements
The owner of a former Cheriton pub has been ordered to make improvements to a building which has become a blight on the area following calls from the local Lib Dem team.
26 Oct 2023
Tim's Council Diary: Rebalancing Otterpool
A weekly update on Cabinet work from FHDC Deputy Leader Tim Prater. Week 21: Rebalancing Otterpool
20 Oct 2023
National News
Islamophobia Awareness Month
November marks Islamophobia Awareness Month, a time to reflect on the experiences of Muslim communities in the UK and to stand with them against prejudice, discrimination and hatred.
6 Nov 2025
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
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