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
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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