East Cliff Open for 2024 Summer of Sport
East Cliff Sports in Folkestone – home to eight lawn tennis courts, an 18-hole pitch and putt course and a six-lane bowling green – has reopened for the season.
19 Apr 2024
Coastline Protection Work Set To Begin
Beach management work helping to protect more than 3,000 homes and businesses along the coast from flooding is to start next week.
10 Apr 2024
Folkestone & Hythe Changing Places Toilets to ‘Make Huge Difference’
The first of three new Changing Places toilets in the district has been officially opened.
8 Apr 2024
Dover & Deal Pizza & Politics Evening with Kent Refugee Action Network
Dover and Deal Lib Dems welcome us to join them on Friday April 12th for an evening with Razia Shariff, CEO of Kent Refugee Action Network (KRAN).
3 Apr 2024
Active Travel Proposals Open For Feedback
Residents are being asked to shape future improvements to Folkestone & Hythe’s active travel network by commenting on draft proposals.
25 Mar 2024
The EU Entry / Exit System - coming Autumn 2024
A presentation from Officers from Kent County Council on the EU Entry / Exit System (ESS) to be discussed at F&HDC Overview and Scrutiny Committee 23/4/24.
21 Mar 2024
Consultation Open on Potential New Cheriton CPZ: Have YOUR Say
Its really important residents and businesses respond and have their say.
20 Mar 2024
Working for You: John Stokes Reports Back on Hythe Town Council
John Stokes was elected as a Liberal Democrat Hythe Town Councillor for Hythe South in May 2023.
14 Mar 2024
Safer Streets Funding Put to Use in Folkestone
Work has begun on making Folkestone town centre an even safer place for shopping and socialising.
11 Mar 2024
National News
Environment & Nature
Britain’s Wildfire Crisis
Following the UK's hottest summer on record, escalating heatwaves and severe droughts have triggered catastrophic blazes across the country, damaging delicate ecosystems and destroying homes.
PH
21 Sep 2026
LGBTQ+
Restoring Trans Rights
The Liberal Democrats will continue to stand in solidarity with trans and non-binary communities, defending equal rights, personal dignity and safety for all.
MG
21 Sep 2026
Women
Stopping Violence Against Women and Girls
The Liberal Democrats are taking a stand to hold tech companies accountable, equip the police with the right powers, and build a digital world where women and girls can live safely and without fear.
MG
21 Sep 2026
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