Council Tax Reduction Scheme supporting those who need it most
An improved council tax reduction scheme which will further help working age, low-income households will come into effect in April.
9 Feb 2026
82.5% of Respondents back Radnor Cliff CPZ Changes
By over 4 to 1, residents in Radnor Cliff and Radnor Cliff Crescent responding to a survey have supported proposed changes to parking restrictions in the area.
5 Feb 2026
Have Your Say on Local Government Reorganisation
Government ministers have today (Thursday 5 February) launched a consultation on the future number of councils in Kent and Medway and the areas they should cover.
5 Feb 2026
62-68 Sandgate High Street Refusal Decision Appealed
Folkestone & Hythe District Council write to inform you that the following case has been appealed: 25/1410/FH (62-68 SANDGATE HIGH STREET, SANDGATE, FOLKESTONE, CT20 3AR)
5 Feb 2026
Folkestone & Hythe District Council Monthly Update: February 2026
A monthly bulletin from F&HDC. This month: Swimming, Leas Stabilisation works, Greatstone Coastal Opportunity, Shaping Economic Growth, Folkestone Generation, Folca, Net Zero and Volunteer Awards.
5 Feb 2026
Cliff Work Before The Fun Can Begin
The first major step towards a new era for the Lower Leas Coastal Park play area in Folkestone will be taken next week.
29 Jan 2026
Supporting Struggling Households in F&H
The Council is on track to have spent all of the £365,265 budget from Household Support Fund for 2025/26.
23 Jan 2026
Reporting Back
Tim Prater Reporting Back from KCC: January 2026
The January 2026 monthly update from Tim Prater as County Councillor for Cheriton, Sandgate and Hythe East.
23 Jan 2026
The Warren Campsite: The Last Rites?
From a report to the Folkestone Parks and Gardens Charity on 21st January, a really bleak assessment of the future of the former The Warren Campsite.
23 Jan 2026
National News
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
by Ian Sollom
14 Mar 2026
Economy & Business
Revitalising Town Centres and High Streets
Liberal Democrats are committed to building town centres that inspire pride for generations to come. It is time to stop ignoring the decline of our high streets and breathe new life into them as vibrant hubs for the future.
DC
14 Mar 2026
Crime & Policing
Preserving Trial by Jury
The right to a trial by jury has been a cornerstone of our democracy for over 800 years. Liberal Democrat members have passed a new plan to tackle court backlogs without scrapping juries.
JBF
14 Mar 2026
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