Providing Excellent Coastal Flood Protection from Folkestone to Hythe through Sandgate
Beach management work which helps protect coastal properties through Folkestone, Sandgate and Hythe begin again this week.
3 Nov 2026
Sandgate High Street Resurfacing Works: An Assessment of Ringway working for Kent County Council
Finally, after months of reporting potholes and failing surfaces on the A259 Sandgate High Street, and at least 2 previous missed attempts for Kent Highways to come and do those works, on Wednesday 21st October the Ringway cavalry rolled into Sandgate.
1 Nov 2026
Folkestone & Hythe and "Zionism is Racism"
The Leaders of the Labour, Conservative and Liberal Democrat & Independent groups at Folkestone and Hythe District Council have written to District Council Leader Jim Martin about the “Zionism is Racism” motion passed at the Green Party Conference.
1 Nov 2026
Reporting Back
Tim Prater Reporting Back from KCC: October 2026
The October 2026 monthly update from Tim Prater as County Councillor for Cheriton, Sandgate and Hythe East.
30 Oct 2026
Trying to Make Kent's Health Better
Kent County Council's Selection and Member Services Committee was today considering a series of amendments to the future role, membership and ways of working of Kent's Kent Health and Wellbeing Board (HWB).
22 Oct 2026
National Scheme of Delegation
Councillor / Town & Parish Council Training on the National Scheme of Delegation delivered by Folkestone & Hythe District Council. It updates on the new scheme and what councillors and parish councils need to know before 31 October 2026.
22 Oct 2026
Folkestone – A Brighter Future Newsletter Issue 17
The October 2026 update on the FABF project from lead contractor Jackson's. Read the new issue 16, and all previous monthly editions. 90% complete, with much of the remaining being over winter planting. Most roads complete in next month! We hope!
16 Oct 2026
Local Services Unite to Help Residents this Winter
Folkestone & Hythe District Council is inviting residents to a community event designed to help people access advice, information and practical support ahead of the colder months.
8 Oct 2026
Making A Difference Is The Real Award
Folkestone & Hythe District Council has been praised for its “leading edge approaches” to supporting vulnerable residents for the third consecutive year.
6 Oct 2026
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