Lib Dems: Grave Concerns as Reform-led Council Breaks Commitment to Make Summer Traffic Plan
Reform administration accused of letting down Kent families by delaying vital EES and holiday congestion planning until AFTER the summer.
14 Jul 2026
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Reporting Back
Tim Prater Reporting Back from KCC: July 2026
The July 2026 monthly update from Tim Prater as County Councillor for Cheriton, Sandgate and Hythe East.
13 Jul 2026
Save Oaken Wood
Maidstone's Oaken Wood is ancient woodland & irreplaceable habitat. You can't replace it once it's gone. Yet Kent County Council are voting on 16th July to allow it as a site for a quarry. Sign our petition against allowing Oaken Wood to become a quarry.
13 Jul 2026
A Blossoming Display of Hope
A carpet bed on The Leas in Folkestone has been created highlighting the ways in which anyone needing mental health help and support can access it.
8 Jul 2026
Reporting Back
Tim Prater Reporting Back from KCC: June 2026
The June 2026 monthly update from Tim Prater as County Councillor for Cheriton, Sandgate and Hythe East.
30 Jun 2026
Call To Share Improvement Ideas For District Play Areas
Exciting improvements are being planned for key play areas across the Folkestone & Hythe district as part of the council’s Corporate Plan commitment to invest in local communities.
23 Jun 2026
Folkestone – A Brighter Future Newsletter Issue 13
The June 2026 update on the FABF project from lead contractor Jackson's. Read the new issue 13, and all previous monthly editions. Cheriton Road and Shorncliffe Junction complete, Victoria Grove, Radnor Park, Gloucester Drive works in progress.
11 Jun 2026
A Saving for Residents on Folkestone and Hythe Car Park Stays
Residents who regularly use Folkestone & Hythe District Council car parks are being encouraged to apply for a permit that allows visitors to park once a day for up to 3 hours in a long-stay council car park, and up to 2 hours in short-stay car parks.
3 Jun 2026
Folkestone & Hythe District Council Monthly Update: June 2026
A monthly bulletin from F&HDC. This month: Green schemes, Tackling beach litter, Solar for council homes, Positive steps for Otterpool Park, New District Council Chair, Ward budget scheme, Paws for Thought on 7 June, Protecting residents from Scams.
1 Jun 2026
Folkestone Town Council Secures Freehold of 2 Grace Hill
Folkestone Town Council is pleased to announce that it has successfully completed the acquisition of the freehold of 2 Grace Hill.
1 Jun 2026
Reporting Back
Tim Prater Reporting Back from KCC: May 2026
The May 2026 monthly update from Tim Prater as County Councillor for Cheriton, Sandgate and Hythe East.
28 May 2026
Kent County Council Backs Lib Dems on Urgent Government Support for Tourist Travel in Kent
A Liberal Democrat motion to Kent County Council on seeking tools to manage tourist travel in Kent around the disruption likely for the new EES system going fully live at the Channel Tunnel and Port of Dover supported by members from all groups.
24 May 2026