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M20 closed Maidstone - Ashford overnight Wednesday 22 May to deploy Operation Brock
Operation Brock contraflow to be deployed next Wednesday night ahead of the bank holiday weekend.
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Lib Dem Call for Government to pay £10m dumped-waste bill
Liberal Democrat peer Earl Russell has called on the government to pay the full cost of clearing waste dumped in a wood near Ashford in Kent.
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Folkestone & Hythe
About Folkestone and Hythe Location, Places and Features The constituency of Folkestone and Hythe actually covers a large number of towns and villages in East Kent, covering the area between…
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Could YOUR home use a HUG2?
The Home Upgrade Grant (HUG2) funds energy efficiency upgrades for Folkestone homes that are not connected to the gas network, Folkestone & Hythe District has a high number of eligible homes /…
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Why we need a Fair Deal for Farming in Folkestone and Hythe
Here in Folkestone and Hythe, Romney Marsh and the Elham Valley and North Downs are shaped by farming and agriculture. From world famous Romney Marsh lamb, to crops, to vineyards on the hills…
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Emergency Road Closure - Lachlan Way and Castle Road, Sandgate: 6th-24th May 2024
It has been necessary to close Lachlan Way and Castle Road, Sandgate from 6th May 2024 for up to 19 days.
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Reaction to Conservative MP for Dover Natalie Elphicke Defecting to Labour
There is nothing in her record as an MP to suggest she has a centre-ground political bone in her body.
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Kent Police and Crime Commissioner 2024 Election Result
On a 22.2% turnout, the Conservative's Kent Police and Crime Commissioner candidate was re-elected with a much reduced majority. The Conservative's vote share was down 14% on 2021, with Labour up…
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🔶 2024 Local Election Round-up 🔶
For the first time in almost 30 years, the Liberal Democrats came second for the number of councillor seats won, ahead of the Conservatives. 522 Liberal Democrat Councillors were elected, up 104. The…
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Social Housing Decarbonisation Project Success
125 of Folkestone & Hythe’s council-owned homes have been brought up to date with a range of energy efficient measures making them cheaper to run for tenants.
