Folkestone Vaccination Update 12 Feb 2021
Along with all Folkestone and Sandgate residents, I've been delighted to see the fast progress being made on vaccinations locally.
12 Feb 2021
Huge Support for Call to Review Council Tax: From Almost Everyone...
At Kent County Council's 2021 budget meeting on Thursday 11th February the Liberal Democrats (the largest opposition group)...
12 Feb 2021
It’s Lib Dem Tim Prater or the Conservative in Cheriton, Sandgate & Hythe East this May
In the 2017 County Council elections in this area, Lib Dem Tim Prater came a clear second to the Conservatives.
10 Feb 2021
Test And Trace Payment Scheme Extended
The government's Test and Trace Payment scheme has been extended until 31 March 2021. This means that if you live in the district of Folkestone & Hythe and you have received a notification from NHS Test and Trace to self-isolate you may be entitled to a payment of £500.
3 Feb 2021
Lib Dems and Greens reach agreement ahead of Kent County Council elections
Folkestone and Hythe Liberal Democrats and the Shepway Green Party have agreed not to stand against each other in the six Folkestone and Hythe seats being fought in May's Kent County Council elections.
27 Jan 2021
Funding to support youth groups
The £16.5 million Youth Covid-19 Support Fund is open to grassroots youth clubs, uniformed youth groups, and national youth and umbrella organisations, to help to mitigate the impact of lost income during the winter period due to the coronavirus pandemic, and ensure services providing vital support can remain open.
26 Jan 2021
NHS Kent and Medway Clinical Commissioning Group Consultation Letter on end of GP Services at Orchard House Surgery in Lydd
Email received from NHS Kent and Medway Clinical Commissioning Group this evening:
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22 Jan 2021
Call for Scrutiny: The Covid Vaccination Programme Roll-out in Folkestone and Hythe
From https://www.folkestone-hythe.gov.uk/news/community-scrutiny-issues : "Folkestone & Hythe District Council's Overview and Scrutiny Committee is planning its programme for 2021/22 and seeking suggestions for district-wide matters which are important to your community."
19 Jan 2021
Emergency Road Closure - Granville Road East, Sandgate - 18th January 2021
Kent Highways have notified that It will be necessary to close Granville Road East, Sandgate from 18th January 2021 for up to 8 days.
19 Jan 2021
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