Ed Davey: Prioritise NHS and care workers for fuel
The government must ensure that health and care staff, teachers and other essential workers are given priority access to fuel, Liberal Democrat Leader Ed Davey has said.
27 Sep 2021
Warm Home Discount Payments 2021-22: A Guide
With fuel prices soaring at the moment, it's looking like many people will need any extra help available with heating bills this Winter.
20 Sep 2021
Sandgate Safari Sale: Sabina now has a new dress!
Through the generosity of those who either bought from the stall or 'Went up the Tower' at Ullyett Cottage during the Sandgate Safari Sale, Sabina now has a new dress.
MH
17 Sep 2021
F&HDC Ward Grant Funding and the Folkestone Channel Triathlon 2021
Each year, Folkestone and Hythe District Councillors get £3,000 of grant funding that they can use to support organisations, activities and projects that benefit the area.
16 Sep 2021
Temporary Overnight Road Closures – A259 Dymchurch Road, Hythe – 28 September 2021 - 4 nights
Overnight closures of part of A259 Dymchurch Road, Hythe are planned from Tuesday 28 September 2021 for up 4 nights, from 8.00 pm through until approximately 5.00 am each night.
14 Sep 2021
Temporary Road Closure – Folkestone Race For Life – 12th September 2021 (Folkestone)
It will be necessary to close various roads in The Leas area of Folkestone to allow the Cancer Research UK Race for Life event.
3 Sep 2021
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Retain the £20 uplift to Universal Credit
Dear Chancellor of the Exchequer and Secretary of State for Work and Pensions,
31 Aug 2021
F&HDC Consultation: Have your say on proposed licensing policy
Residents and businesses have a chance to comment on a new licensing policy for the Folkestone & Hythe District until 27 October 2021.
25 Aug 2021
KCC Consultation - KCC Household Waste Recycling Centres Booking System
Not before time, Kent County Council are consulting on future use of a booking system for customers to access Household Waste Recycling Centres (such as Ross Way, Folkestone).
19 Aug 2021
National News
International Affairs
Trump and the Wider World
The international stage has been shaken by a series of reckless and illegal actions from Donald Trump’s White House. Liberal Democrat members have passed a new motion to bolster our national defence and strengthen our alliances with reliable partners.
CM
by Calum Miller
15 Mar 2026
Children & Families
A digital world fit for the next generation
For too long, tech giants have treated children as data to be mined, using addictive algorithms and harmful content to keep them scrolling. While some are calling for blanket bans, we know these are impractical and risk isolating vulnerable groups.
VC
15 Mar 2026
Defence
Britain’s nuclear deterrent depends on Trump. It’s time to change that
If the answer to “Is our nuclear deterrent working?” depends on what Donald Trump had for breakfast, then the answer is no, it’s not. And our deterrent is not truly independent.
ED
14 Mar 2026
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