Update on the Folkestone Safe Haven Project
District Councillors have received an update on the Folkestone Safe Haven Project, which is due to open on April 6th:
26 Mar 2020
Updated local Covid-19 contact details
Below are updated details on two of the three community hubs in Folkestone and Hythe, as well as thre district-wide details.
26 Mar 2020
Some useful numbers for information and support (national and local) during the Covid-19 Outbreak
There are various sources of information and support available at the moment, and the suituation is very fluid. Please note that the details below may change over the next few days.
25 Mar 2020
Full guidance on staying at home and away from others
Government has published its full guidance on staying at home and away from others. This can be found on the Government website at:
24 Mar 2020
Coronavirus: Business Support Measures [23rd March Update]
Further to the Governments announcements last Friday, we have further updated our www.Folkestone.works website with information and links. The key points are summarised below.
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23 Mar 2020
COVID 19: "How Can I get help" and "How Can I offer help" in Folkestone and Hythe?
In Folkestone and Hythe District, three Community Support Hubs are being set up for both those that NEED help due to COVID-19 issues over the next few weeks, and those OFFERING it. There have been a HUGE number of people wanting to help, and the Support Hubs (which should offer phone numbers, email and online forms) will be the place to do so.
20 Mar 2020
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Small Business Rate Relief Grants
A number of local businesses have asked me if I know anything more about the Small Business Rate Relief Grants of £10,000 recently announced by the Chancellor.
20 Mar 2020
Bin collections during COVID-19: Recycling and waste services update
All Folkestone & Hythe District Council recycling and waste services are currently running as normal.
20 Mar 2020
Coronavirus: Business Support Measures
The Government has made a series of announcements in the Budget last week and over the last few days on measures to support businesses during this difficult time. [Update 23 March 2020 - see the Coronavirus: Business Support Measures [23rd March Update]. ] We are regularly updating information about these on our www.Folkestone.works website, including:
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19 Mar 2020
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