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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.
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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.
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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:
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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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COVID 19: "How Can I get help" and "How Can I offer help" in Folkestone and Hythe?
In Folkestone and Hythe District, three Community Support Hubs are being set up for both those that NEED help due to COVID-19 issues over the next few weeks, and those OFFERING it. There have been a…
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Small Business Rate Relief Grants
A number of local businesses have asked me if I know anything more about the Small Business Rate Relief Grants of £10,000 recently announced by the Chancellor.
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Bin collections during COVID-19: Recycling and waste services update
All Folkestone & Hythe District Council recycling and waste services are currently running as normal.
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Coronavirus: Business Support Measures
The Government has made a series of announcements in the Budget last week and over the last few days on measures to support businesses during this difficult time. [Update 23 March 2020 - see the…
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Sandgate and West Folkestone Focus March 2020 - NOT coming to a door near you soon...
The issue that never was: this edition of SWF Focus was written and printed by mid-March, and although a few hundred were delivered on 12 and 13 March, the remainder were to be delivered week…
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Sandgate and COVID-19: Things I Know
After the Government update last night on the Coronavirus / Covid-19 pandemic, there have been a number of anouncements and changes locally. I can't comment on if the Government advice is right /…
