District Council Welfare Team is Here to Help
Folkestone & Hythe District Council’s welfare team is there to offer support, guidance and connect you with relevant organisations
19 Aug 2023
Limited Temporary Central Folkestone Library Provision to Open Soon
Kent County Council have announced that a limited library service will reopen on Grace Hill in Folkestone in early Autumn.
17 Aug 2023
Are you struggling to pay for your food shop?
£100 e-voucher for eligible Kent households to be used to pay for food at supermarkets.
16 Aug 2023
Tim's Council Diary: Nothing To See Here
A weekly update on Cabinet work from FHDC Deputy Leader Tim Prater. Week 11: Nothing To See Here
11 Aug 2023
Tim's Council Diary: Clearing the Desk
A weekly update on Cabinet work from FHDC Deputy Leader Tim Prater. Week 10: Clearing the Desk
4 Aug 2023
British dentistry is in decay
The Liberal Democrats have recently uncovered evidence of the true extent of the decay the Conservatives have allowed to take hold of British dentistry.
2 Aug 2023
Around the Party
72% Of All Burglaries In Kent Go Unsolved
72% of burglaries went unsolved in Kent in the 2022/2023 financial year - an average of 13 a day, new analysis has revealed.
1 Aug 2023
Tim's Council Diary: That is One Short Crab
A weekly update on Cabinet work from FHDC Deputy Leader Tim Prater. Week 9: That is One Short Crab
28 Jul 2023
Tim's Council Diary: Well Built and Solid.
A weekly update on Cabinet work from FHDC Deputy Leader Tim Prater. Week 8: Well Built and Solid.
22 Jul 2023
National News
Environment & Nature
Britain’s Wildfire Crisis
Following the UK's hottest summer on record, escalating heatwaves and severe droughts have triggered catastrophic blazes across the country, damaging delicate ecosystems and destroying homes.
PH
21 Sep 2026
LGBTQ+
Restoring Trans Rights
The Liberal Democrats will continue to stand in solidarity with trans and non-binary communities, defending equal rights, personal dignity and safety for all.
MG
21 Sep 2026
Women
Stopping Violence Against Women and Girls
The Liberal Democrats are taking a stand to hold tech companies accountable, equip the police with the right powers, and build a digital world where women and girls can live safely and without fear.
MG
21 Sep 2026
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