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
A Liberal councillor who made LGBT+ history
Sam Green was the first openly gay politician ever elected in the UK – and possibly the world.
ED
19 Nov 2025
LGBT+ Liberal Democrats
Trans Awareness Week
November 13−19 2025 marks Trans Awareness Week. It is a time to listen to and act on the voices of transgender and non-binary people, celebrate their contributions and resilience, and recognise the barriers they continue to face.
13 Nov 2025
Federal Party News
Josh Babarinde elected as the new President of the Liberal Democrats
Members have elected Josh Babarinde, MP for Eastbourne, as the new President of the Liberal Democrats.
12 Nov 2025
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
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