Tim's Council Diary: Meet The Funders
A weekly update on Cabinet work from FHDC Deputy Leader Tim Prater. Week 13: Meet The Funders
30 Aug 2023
Sandgate
Folkestone West Controlled Parking Zone (CPZ) Extension to Include Turketel Road
To agree to make the traffic regulation order to include Turketel Road in the Folkestone West CPZ.
24 Aug 2023
Free Folkestone Guided Walks
Join some free guided walks from our local railway stations and explore some beautiful walks in Folkestone & Dover as part of the White Cliffs Community Rail Partnership.
23 Aug 2023
![New Homes [Image: Tim Prater]](/fileadmin/_processed_/0/a/csm_newhomes_4457e95327.jpg "New homes")
Planning Application to Develop Walmer Way Park Rejected
A controversial planning application by Southern Housing to build 8 houses on a small park and 8 garages in Sandgate has been refused.
23 Aug 2023
![Baroness Kate Parminter [Roger Harris, CC BY 3.0 <https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0>, via Wikimedia Commons]](/fileadmin/_processed_/6/c/csm_Baroness_Parminter_073f7cc409.jpg)
Save the Date: South East Region Lib Dem Conference 2023
The SE Region Lib Dem conference, training, AGM and campaign launch will be on Saturday 11th November.
22 Aug 2023
The Shed Urban Wilderness Community Gardening Sessions
The Shed Urban Wilderness is a community project based in Folkestone, Kent, operated by registered charity Folkestone Youth Project. On Thursdays 10.30am - 1.30pm the site is open to everyone in the local community.
21 Aug 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
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