Update from Southern Water - making amends to our customers and providing additional support
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2 Apr 2020
Small Business Rate Relief in Folkestone & Hythe District: Now is the Time to Claim
The Government announced earlier in March that all businesses that received full Small Business Rate Relief would qualify for a £10,000 grant (non-repayable). There is now more news on this scheme, and for Folkestone and Hythe businesses a form to complete to claim the payment.
31 Mar 2020
Free parking permits for NHS staff, Carers, Pharmacists and Community Volunteers
Folkestone and Hythe District Council are granting free parking permits for registered carers and pharmacists - on top of those already provided for NHS staff and doctors.
30 Mar 2020
Rising Sun Domestic Violence and Abuse Service - Organisation Statement in relation to the Covid-19 Outbreak (26/03/2020)
We would like to update you on Rising Sun's response to the Covid-19 outbreak. This will be reviewed as the situation progresses and government guidelines develop.
30 Mar 2020
Further update for businesses from Folkestone and Hythe District Council
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27 Mar 2020
Update from the Rainbow Centre
The following update, regarding the Rainbow Centre, has been sent out by John Burgess, the Manager of the Homeless Support Service to various stakeholders:
27 Mar 2020
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
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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