Folkestone Sports Centre Swimming Pool to Reopen in Summer 2026
A £2.4m grant which will enable the reopening of swimming facilities at Folkestone Sports Centre has got the go-ahead from Folkestone and Hythe District Council.
26 Mar 2026
Kent Highways High Speed U-turn on Folkestone's Road of Remembrance
Since being elected back to KCC, I have asked questions at full council, committees and 1-to-1 briefings on when Folkestone Road of Remembrance would reopen. They've now changed their mind, agreed with me & committed the money and work to reopen it.
12 Mar 2026
Beach Management Work Gets Underway Again
The beach management programme which successfully defended homes from Storm Goretti in January will resume next week.
6 Mar 2026
Cheriton Interchange Pedestrian Crossing Dangerous: Confirmed!
Since the junction at Cheriton Interchange was configured to add a right turn onto Cheriton High Street from the direction of Tesco, local campaigners have said the junction is unsafe for pedestrians. Now, an official safety audit has backed that view.
5 Mar 2026
Get Britain Growing Again
The country is stuck in an economic rut, and the Chancellor is welcome to steal our ideas to protect our country, get Britain growing again and end the cost of living crisis. Lib Dem Deputy Leader Daisy Cooper responded to the Spring Statement yesterday.
4 Mar 2026
Giving Folca An Exciting New Future
An important step towards bringing an iconic Folkestone building back into public use is to be made next week.
4 Mar 2026
Folkestone & Hythe District Council Monthly Update: March 2026
A monthly bulletin from F&HDC. This month: Council's budget, affordable homes, Local Government Reorganisation, Lower Leas Play Area, Rail Freight, Town of Culture 2028, High Streets Connect, Grow Rural, Food Retail Project, FABF & Economic Strategy.
3 Mar 2026
Tim Rejoins the Kent and Essex Inland Fisheries and Conservation Authority
In 2013, Tim left the Kent and Essex Inland Fisheries and Conservation Authority as a KCC member.
28 Feb 2026
Reporting Back
Tim Prater Reporting Back from KCC: February 2026
The February 2026 monthly update from Tim Prater as County Councillor for Cheriton, Sandgate and Hythe East.
28 Feb 2026
National News
Mental Health
Whole-Person Mental Health: Care, Choice, Community, and Combatting Populism
The UK is facing a mental health emergency. Liberal Democrats have a proud record of pushing Britain’s mental health services forward. Now we are offering the bold solutions we need to fight the crisis unfolding in our communities.
DC
14 Mar 2026
Universities & Skills
From Local Roots to Global Reach: A Liberal Vision for Universities
British universities are a world-leading export and an engine for innovation, but today, the sector is at a breaking point. Liberal Democrats have passed a new plan to deliver a fairer deal for students and graduates and secure the future of the sector.
IS
14 Mar 2026
Economy & Business
Revitalising Town Centres and High Streets
Liberal Democrats are committed to building town centres that inspire pride for generations to come. It is time to stop ignoring the decline of our high streets and breathe new life into them as vibrant hubs for the future.
DC
14 Mar 2026
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