Tenants to Return as Pavilion Court Flats Re-opened Following Folkestone Burstin Hotel Fire
Residents who had to leave their homes following the Grand Burstin Hotel fire in Folkestone are now able to return to their flats.
1 Oct 2026
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Sandgate District & County Councillor Advice Surgery: 3 October 2026
Lib Dem Councillors Tim Prater & Gary Fuller hold drop-in advice surgeries each month. No need for an appointment: just turn up. First Saturday of the month, 11-12.30pm at Sandgate Farmers Market, Chichester Hall, 70 Sandgate High St, Sandgate CT20 3AR.
27 Sep 2026
Reform UK Ltd is Bad for Your Health
NHS Health Checks in Kent fall sharply as Lib Dems warn missed prevention could increase pressure on NHS and other council services. Number of eligible 40–74-year-olds receiving checks drops 28% compared with same point last year.
24 Sep 2026
Open Sesame
Open Sesame is Creative Folkestone’s programme offering free creative space to local artists, musicians and makers.
23 Sep 2026
Liberal Democrat Autumn Conference 2026: Day 4 in Brighton
The final day of Liberal Democrat conference in Brighton featured the keynote speech of leader Ed Davey MP, the leader of the Scottish Lib Dems Alex Cole-Hamilton MSP, and passed five new policy motions.
23 Sep 2026
Liberal Democrat Autumn Conference 2026: Day 3 in Brighton
The third day of Liberal Democrat conference in Brighton heard from Max Wilkinson MP, Jane Dodds MS, Wendy Chamberlain MP and Lord Purvis amongst others and passed seven new policy motions.
22 Sep 2026
Working together after Grand Burstin fire {FHDC]
Work to support residents who evacuated following the fire at the Grand Burstin Hotel in Folkestone is continuing. Structural specialists are also carrying out an investigation into the structure of the building following the fire.
22 Sep 2026
Two arrested over major fire at Folkestone hotel [BBC]
Two people have been arrested on suspicion of arson after a fire at the Grand Burstin Hotel in Folkestone which led to hundreds of people being evacuated.
22 Sep 2026
Liberal Democrat Autumn Conference 2026: Day 2 in Brighton
The second day of Liberal Democrat conference in Brighton Ed Davey faced a Q&A from Party members on the main stage, there were speeches from Deputy Leader Daisy Cooper MP and others, a debate on Party strategy and three new policies debated and passed.
21 Sep 2026
Liberal Democrat Autumn Conference 2026: Day 1 in Brighton
The first day of Liberal Democrat conference in Brighton was opened by Party President Josh Babarinde MP and Cllr Jay Mercer, Leader of West Sussex County Council. Eight motions were passed, and conference heard from Al Pinkerton and Munira Wilson MP.
20 Sep 2026
The Freedom of Kent for the Brigade of Gurkhas
Tim Prater had the pleasure of speaking at the Special Council meeting on 17th September in favour of the presentation of the Freedom of Kent to the Brigade of Gurkhas.
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17 Sep 2026
Community Partners Sign Memorandum of Understanding for Grace Hill Project
The agreement has been signed by Folkestone Town Council, Creative Folkestone, One Folkestone, Folkestone & Hythe District Council and local MP Tony Vaughan.
17 Sep 2026