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
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
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