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
Sandgate
Sandgate Farmers and Makers Market with ADDED Councillor Surgery
A great line up of food and craft stalls at this Saturday’s Sandgate Farmers and Makers Market, PLUS Councillor's surgery from 11-12.30.
2 Jun 2023
Tim's Council Diary: TW3
A weekly update on Cabinet work from FHDC Deputy Leader Tim Prater. Week 1 - That Was The Week That Was.
2 Jun 2023
Nominating Jim Martin for Leader of Folkestone and Hythe District council
Tim was delighted to be able to successfully nominate Jim Martin as the first non-Conservative Leader of Folkestone & Hythe District Council for 20 years.
24 May 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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