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
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This LGBT+ History Month we celebrate the contributions of LGBT+ people throughout history, reflect on the struggles they have faced and reaffirm our determination to make progress on equality.
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Holocaust Memorial Day Statement
On Holocaust Memorial Day, we remember the six million Jewish men, women and children murdered in the Holocaust, and the millions of others killed under Nazi persecution.
ED
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A Harms-Based Approach to Social Media
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ED
13 Jan 2026
Trump’s pharma price hike
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