A Drop in Folkestone & Hythe Tax Base, and What That Means...
Limited likely audience for this post, but there might be someone who finds it interesting...!
16 Dec 2020
Folkestone and Lower Leas Park CCTV system
I'm regularly (OK - occasionally) asked if the CCTV in the Lower Leas Cosatal Park and elsewhere in Folkestone actually works.
15 Dec 2020
Stronger Kent Communities: 2021 Training Course and FREE Coaching for Community Groups and Organisations
Interim Stronger Kent Communities CEO, Claire Haffenden, is running the below fundraising sessions. Marketing sessions are run by a variety of Kent-based professionals.
11 Dec 2020
Disappointed, but not Beaten, on Princes Parade
Sad news for all of us campaigning against the development of Princes Parade from Folkestone and Hythe District Council today. The have issued a press release saying:
3 Dec 2020
Live Test of New Operation Brock Barrier Deployment on M20 [Spoiler: Contains Motorway Closures in December]
Plans to keep traffic moving in Kent in the event of cross-Channel disruption will undergo a live test next week.
3 Dec 2020
Local Restrictions Support Grant (LSRG) and Additional Restrictions Grant (ARG)
I want to update you on the new arrangements for the COVID business grants that Folkestone & Hythe District Council has been...
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3 Dec 2020
Lib Dems demand £1,000-a-year boost for 2,904 carers in Folkestone and Hythe
The Liberal Democrats are calling on the Government to raise Carer's Allowance by £1,000 a year, to help support 2,904 unpaid carers in Folkestone and Hythe during the coronavirus pandemic.
29 Nov 2020
Three Stops Forward, One Step Back...
All Folkestone Town Councillors were asked by the Folkestone Town Clerk over the summer if they had any proposals for new or replacement bus stops in the town. There was partial funding available from Kent County Council, and a small reserve at Folkestone Town Council for stops. It wouldn't stretch to many, but with that, and a contribution from Councillor's ward grants, then we might get a few done.
19 Nov 2020
New Local COVID Business Grant and Support Schemes Launched
The application process for two Folkestone & Hythe COVID grants schemes to support businesses during the current national lockdown period have been launched today: one for businesses in business rated premises forced to close by the current lockdown rules, and a second for those outside those criteria but still being harmed.
13 Nov 2020
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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