Last Call for Bookings for South East Region Lib Dem Conference
There are only just over two weeks until the next regional conference.
29 Oct 2025
Folkestone and Hythe News
Holidays Are Coming With Free Christmas Parking
Charges in Folkestone & Hythe District Council car parks and on-street pay and display bays are once again being waived on the three Saturdays leading up to Christmas Day to help support the local economy.
29 Oct 2025
Creative Folkestone and community partners propose plans to restore Folkestone Central Library as a community and cultural hub
Folkestone’s historic Central Library could be brought back to life as Creative Folkestone and community partners submit an expression of interest to Kent County Council to restore the landmark building and return it to public use.
29 Oct 2025
Council-owned Temporary Accomodation Boost
Tim Prater has strongly backed Folkestone & Hythe District Council's investment of £5m into expanding its stock of temporary accommodation.
28 Oct 2025
Folkestone & Hythe Council Challenge Government on Scale of Romney Marsh Solar Proposals
The principle of solar energy generation is not being challenged. What is being challenged is the aggregated scale and impact of the solar farm proposals on land, towns and communities.
24 Oct 2025
Folkestone's patron saint back in her rightful place
The fully restored statue of St Eanswythe at Radnor Park in Folkestone was welcomed back by Cllrs Connor McConville, Tim Prater, Belinda Walker and Jim Martin.
14 Oct 2025
Design Code For Folkestone & Hythe District
Folkestone & Hythe District Council is asking residents for their views on the design of new development to help shape future policy.
13 Oct 2025
Reporting Back
Tim Prater Reporting Back from KCC: October 2025
The October 2025 monthly update from Tim Prater as County Councillor for Cheriton, Sandgate and Hythe East.
13 Oct 2025
Lib Dem Win: Homes for Military Heroes
The new amendment to the Renters’ Rights Bill will, for the first time, require the Ministry of Defence to assess service family housing annually and report on whether it meets the Decent Homes Standard.
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13 Oct 2025
Folkestone Town Mayor's Christmas Fund 2025
Residents of Folkestone who meet the criteria are welcomed to apply to the Town Mayor of Folkestone’s Christmas Fund for assistance with their winter expenses.
10 Oct 2025
Folkestone & Hythe Recognition For Excellence in Resident Support and Inclusion - Again!
Folkestone & Hythe District Council has been awarded for its work in supporting its most vulnerable residents, winning a national award for the second year running!
9 Oct 2025
Greener Horizons Ahead With Folkestone – A Brighter Future
Work has begun to create rain gardens as part of the Folkestone – A Brighter Future project. Rain gardens help slow and filter rainwater before it reaches the drains, easing pressure on the system and helping protect our communities.
8 Oct 2025