Fake text messages targeting parents
Action Fraud and others are reporting a scam by text where criminals are sending out distressing messages.
22 Oct 2019
Letter from Folkestone and Hythe District Council to East Kent Homes Tenants
Future options for managing council housing
FHDC
22 Oct 2019
Folkestone and Hythe Join People's Vote Rally in London
Members and supporters from across Folkestone and Hythe joined the People's Vote rally in London on Saturday 19th October, joining people from across the Country in calling for the final Brexit deal to be put to the people. They were joined by newly announced Lib Dem Parliamentary Candidate for Folkestone and Hythe Simon Bishop.
21 Oct 2019
The Plot: Folkestone Triennial 2020 Announced
Creative Folkestone is pleased to announce that the fifth edition of Folkestone Triennial will be taking place from Saturday 5 September - Sunday 8 November 2020. Curated for the third time by Lewis Biggs, the Triennial in 2020 will take the title The Plot.
CF
16 Oct 2019
Changing how Folkestone and Hythe District Council Is Run
Pleased to say that further to my motion to Folkestone and Hythe District Council last week on changing the governance system (which was passed, amended by the Conservatives but leaving, I think, the intention intact) there has been feedback from the Council Head of Paid Service Susan Priest outlining how she plans to move forward.
4 Oct 2019
Folkestone Book Festival Programme 2019: The Shape of Things to Come
The Folkestone Book Festival: The Shape of Things to Come brochure has landed!
2 Oct 2019
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Islamophobia Awareness Month
November marks Islamophobia Awareness Month, a time to reflect on the experiences of Muslim communities in the UK and to stand with them against prejudice, discrimination and hatred.
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Remembering Ming
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15 Oct 2025
Marie Goldman marks the start of Black History Month 2025
October has arrived, bringing with it Black History Month - a time to celebrate the Black British community and their past, present and future contributions.
MG
1 Oct 2025
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