A Move to the Committee System for Folkestone and Hythe: 2023 Version
By 26 votes to 2 Councillors backed a motion to move Folkestone & Hythe District Council to a committee system in May 2024.
21 Jun 2023
Annual Canvass 2023
The annual canvass of the Electoral Register is underway. This update is from Folkestone & Hythe District Council, who are responsible for the register in this district.
21 Jun 2023
Sandgate
Sandgate & West Folkestone Ward Grant 2023-24: Harvey Grammar School
Each F&HDC Ward Councillor has an allocation of £3,000 to help community projects.
20 Jun 2023
Sandgate
Sandgate & West Folkestone Ward Grant 2023-24: Channel Rotary
Each F&HDC Ward Councillor has an allocation of £3,000 to help community projects.
16 Jun 2023
Think Again Plea for District’s Bus Routes
Stagecoach has been urged to reconsider its decision to cut vital bus services in Folkestone and Hythe.
16 Jun 2023
Tim's Council Diary: The Longest three paragraphs. Ever.
A weekly update on Cabinet work from FHDC Deputy Leader Tim Prater. Week 3 - The Longest three paragraphs. Ever.
16 Jun 2023
Sandgate
Sandgate & West Folkestone Ward Grant 2023-24: Strange Cargo / Charivari
Each F&HDC Ward Councillor has an allocation of £3,000 to help community projects.
13 Jun 2023
2023/24 Grant Scheme Launched for Community Projects
Community projects across Folkestone & Hythe are set to benefit from a pot of £90,000 grant funding.
12 Jun 2023
Tim's Council Diary: Changes
A weekly update on Cabinet work from FHDC Deputy Leader Tim Prater. Week 2 - Changes.
9 Jun 2023
National News
Transport
Driving Forward - Road to Access
Learning to drive is a vital life skill. Liberal Democrat members passed a new plan to clear the backlogs, end the rip-offs, and get the next generation moving.
OG
by Olly Glover
14 Mar 2026
Children & Families
Protecting Children Online
Big tech companies should not be allowed to profit at the expense of children’s wellbeing.
MW
9 Mar 2026
Universities & Skills
Our plan to fix the student finance system and support graduates
Our pragmatic, costed and achievable plan that would make a real difference to graduates now, while also fixing the system for the long term.
LD
22 Feb 2026
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