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
Warm Welcome For Sandgate Housing Improvements
Work started last year on making the district’s social housing stock more energy efficient. First block up: Ross House in Sandgate.
6 Jun 2023
National News
Cost of living
Our plan to halve energy bills by 2035
Sky-high energy bills are a massive problem for families, pensioners and businesses across the UK.
LD
25 Jul 2025
International Affairs
Ending the suffering in Gaza and the West Bank
We can’t turn a blind eye to the devastation across the Occupied Territories if we want to achieve a permanent peace for Palestinians and Israelis.
LD
24 Jul 2025
Economy & Business
My liberal vision for a thriving economy
I’m proud that once again it is the Liberal Democrats leading the way, with our vision for an economy that is growing strongly, where everyone feels the benefits.
ED
16 Jul 2025
Education
Our five principles for SEND reform
Ed Davey Munira Wilson have written to Keir Starmer setting out five principles for SEND reform, and offering to work on a cross-party basis with the government to ensure the reforms deliver for children with SEND and their families.
LD
9 Jul 2025
Benefits & Pensions
Standing up for the most vulnerable in society
Why we opposed the Government’s welfare bill
SD
3 Jul 2025
Windrush Day 2025
77 years ago today, the HMT Empire Windrush docked in Essex - marking the beginning of the Windrush generation’s arrival here in the UK.
20 Jun 2025
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