F&HDC Response to Kent County Council Family Hubs Consultation
F&HDC have responded to the Kent County Council consultation online (and you can too!) and with an open letter.
8 Sep 2023
If Stagecoach Can't Deliver Bus Services for Folkestone & Hythe, Let's Find Someone Who Can
There has been real anger across Folkestone and Hythe this week following a Stagecoach change of timetables that has seen services cut, other services with early and late buses removed, and even timetabled services cancelled entirely or badly delayed.
TP
8 Sep 2023
The Elections Act 2022: What's Next?
An update from Paul Butler at Folkestone & Hythe District Council Elections Team on the Elections Act 2022 Tranche 2 changes, and what they will mean to voters.
8 Sep 2023
New Loading Bays Proposed for Sandgate High Street
A proposal for parking in Sandgate High Street backed by local Councillor Tim Prater is going to the Folkestone & Hythe District Council / Kent County Council "Joint Transportation Board" on Monday 11th September.
6 Sep 2023
Paging Stagecoach. Come in, Stagecoach.
Folkestone and Hythe Lib Dem Council Group Leader Tim Prater has written to Stagecoach regarding the changes to the district wide timetable implemented today. He ain't complimentary.
4 Sep 2023
![Westernhanger Castle [Ian Knox, CC BY-SA 2.0 <https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0>, via Wikimedia Commons]](/fileadmin/_processed_/3/2/csm_Westenhanger_Castle_34102cecd9.jpg)
Tim's Council Diary: Commitpool and Ottertee
A weekly update on Cabinet work from FHDC Deputy Leader Tim Prater. Week 14: Commitpool and Ottertee.
1 Sep 2023
National News
Islamophobia Awareness Month
November marks Islamophobia Awareness Month, a time to reflect on the experiences of Muslim communities in the UK and to stand with them against prejudice, discrimination and hatred.
6 Nov 2025
Remembering Ming
Ed Davey remembers Ming Campbell in remarks made to the House of Commons
15 Oct 2025
Marie Goldman marks the start of Black History Month 2025
October has arrived, bringing with it Black History Month - a time to celebrate the Black British community and their past, present and future contributions.
MG
1 Oct 2025
Latest UK News
Don’t let Trump’s America become Farage’s Britain
Leader's Speech to Autumn Conference 2025
ED
23 Sep 2025
International Affairs
Defending Women’s Rights Across the Globe
Women’s rights around the world are under attack, with authoritarianism on the rise and deep cuts to UK aid undermining decades of progress. Defending women's rights must be a top priority and the UK must act boldly.
CM
23 Sep 2025
International Affairs
Towards a Ceasefire and Political Resolution in Sudan
Two years of brutal civil war have turned Sudan into one of the world’s worst humanitarian crises, with over 30 million people in urgent need of aid. Our new policy calls for UK leadership to end the conflict - standing with the Sudanese people.
MH
23 Sep 2025
Sign up
for email updates
Meet Ed Davey
Leader of the Liberal Democrats
Ed Davey is a husband, a father and a carer. He is the Leader of the Liberal Democrats.
It is Ed’s experience of caring that drives much of his politics, and motivates his tireless campaigning for a fair deal.
Learn more about Ed
Our people
Meet our representatives and candidates.
