Excellence in Volunteering Awards 2026
This will be the third year Folkestone & Hythe District Council have run these awards in conjunction with Kent Coast Volunteering.
12 Jan 2026
Storm Goretti: Update from Folkestone & Hythe District Council
Storm Goretti hit the district overnight, with the weather and impact certainly being much worse than had been expected / forecast.
9 Jan 2026
Kent Highways Grit Bins / Salt Bins in Cheriton, Hythe East, Sandgate and Saltwood
Grit and salt bins are there to give residents access to grit and salt to deal with freezing surfaces on the roads and pavements.
8 Jan 2026
Taking a Look at the District's Financial Future
Residents have the opportunity to comment on Folkestone & Hythe District Council’s budget strategy for 2026/27.
6 Jan 2026
Folkestone & Hythe District Council Monthly Update: January 2026
A monthly bulletin from F&HDC. This month: Council budget consultation, Cliff Work in Coastal Park, Youth Forum, Support for community, SWEP & Opportunities for new ventures in 2026.
6 Jan 2026
Reporting Back
Tim Prater Reporting Back from KCC: December 2025
The December 2025 monthly update from Tim Prater as County Councillor for Cheriton, Sandgate and Hythe East.
24 Dec 2025
National News
Economy & Business
Get Britain Growing Again
Lib Dems announce plan to replace Treasury with new Department for Growth based in Birmingham
LD
11 Feb 2026
Tackling historical sexual misconduct in our party
Help us stamp out this sort of appalling behaviour in our party – and across our society.
ED
7 Feb 2026
LGBT+ Liberal Democrats
Ed Davey reflects on LGBT History Month 2026
This LGBT+ History Month we celebrate the contributions of LGBT+ people throughout history, reflect on the struggles they have faced and reaffirm our determination to make progress on equality.
ED
1 Feb 2026
Choose a brighter future with the Liberal Democrats | Election Broadcast
View the latest Liberal Democrat Party Political Broadcast.
29 Jan 2026
Holocaust Memorial Day Statement
On Holocaust Memorial Day, we remember the six million Jewish men, women and children murdered in the Holocaust, and the millions of others killed under Nazi persecution.
ED
27 Jan 2026
Children & Families
A Harms-Based Approach to Social Media
Big tech companies should not be allowed to profit at the expense of children’s wellbeing.
VC
20 Jan 2026
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