Reporting Back
Tim Prater Reporting Back from KCC: February 2026
The February 2026 monthly update from Tim Prater as County Councillor for Cheriton, Sandgate and Hythe East.
28 Feb 2026
Halfway to Folkestone's brighter future
A £22m project to regenerate Folkestone town centre is now more than halfway complete.
26 Feb 2026
Getting Folkestone and Hythe Swimming Again
£2.4m budgeted towards Folkestone Sports Centre to see that re-opened, and up to £6m for a refurbishment of Hythe Swimming Pool.
26 Feb 2026
Looking Forward To The Future With Balanced 2026/27 Budget
Folkestone & Hythe District Council’s 2026/27 budget – the third in succession which is balanced and not funded from general reserves – has been approved.
26 Feb 2026
Council agrees new Customer Access Strategy
Last night Folkestone and Hythe District Council agreed a new Customer Access Strategy for 2026-2029. The strategy, which marks a...
26 Feb 2026
OUR budget. OUR Good Things.
Moving the £23m Folkestone and Hythe District Council Revenue Budget for 2026-27.
25 Feb 2026
First Preview of New Lower Leas Coastal Park Play Area
More equipment and more inclusive elements than ever before in the south east’s largest free adventure playground.
25 Feb 2026
Welcome for more Channel Freight to go on Trains
Investment enabling thousands of tonnes of freight heading across the Channel to be carried by rail again has been welcomed by Folkestone & Hythe District Council.
25 Feb 2026
Local Events
Sandgate Sea and Food Festival 2026
Join the Sandgate Sea & Food Festival 2026 over August Bank Holiday weekend 29th & 30th August. Alongside free fireworks Sat night there is music from two outdoor stages, markets, and venues throughout Sandgate for music, food, drink and entertainment.
25 Feb 2026
National News
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
by Ed Davey
14 Mar 2026
Mental Health
Whole-Person Mental Health: Care, Choice, Community, and Combatting Populism
The UK is facing a mental health emergency. Liberal Democrats have a proud record of pushing Britain’s mental health services forward. Now we are offering the bold solutions we need to fight the crisis unfolding in our communities.
DC
14 Mar 2026
Universities & Skills
From Local Roots to Global Reach: A Liberal Vision for Universities
British universities are a world-leading export and an engine for innovation, but today, the sector is at a breaking point. Liberal Democrats have passed a new plan to deliver a fairer deal for students and graduates and secure the future of the sector.
IS
14 Mar 2026
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