Sandgate 20mph Zone: 6 Months On
The 6 month review of traffic speeds on Sandgate High Street following the introduction of the 20mph zone there has shown a marked reduction on traffic speeds in the zone.
3 Aug 2026
Reporting Back
Folkestone & Hythe District Council Monthly Update: August 2026
A monthly bulletin from F&HDC. This month: Top Award for Housing Standards, Play Areas, Local Government Reorganisation, Licencing Policy, Green Flags and Otterpool.
3 Aug 2026
Lower Leas Coastal Park Play Area Opening
The new play area at the award-winning Lower Leas Coastal Park has opened today - we hope you enjoy it! There will be an official opening on Tuesday 4 August with guided tours, children's goodie bags and free ice-cream - all welcome!
31 Jul 2026
The Folkestone and Hythe Joint Transportation Board and the Missing Reform Members Problem
The Folkestone and Hythe Joint Transportation Board is a quarterly meeting between Kent County Councillors, Folkestone & Hythe District Councillors and a Parish Councillor representative for our area to discuss transport issues.
30 Jul 2026
Slow News Month at KCC
Let me tell you a story about long, long ago...
29 Jul 2026
A First In Kent: Folkestone and Hythe Gain Top Rating For Council Housing Standards
Folkestone and Hythe have been awarded the Regulator of Social Housing's highest consumer standards rating, C1, for its Council Housing service. It is the first council in Kent, and one of just 13% of councils nationwide, to hold the top grade.
29 Jul 2026
Reach the Beach for £1: Discounted bus travel to Folkestone Harbour this summer
Residents and visitors can Reach the Beach in Folkestone for just £1 this summer thanks to a special bus fare offer funded by KCC.
28 Jul 2026
Reporting Back
Tim Prater Reporting Back from KCC: July 2026
The July 2026 monthly update from Tim Prater as County Councillor for Cheriton, Sandgate and Hythe East.
28 Jul 2026
Kent joins national call for residents to delay disposing of fridges and freezers where possible
Kent County Council is asking residents to delay disposing of unwanted fridges and freezers, or consider alternative options where appropriate, as a national shortage of treatment capacity reaches critical levels across the UK.
26 Jul 2026
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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