Kent County Budget 2026-27 and Kent's Roads
I'm here for every person swerving around potholes. Every person seeing their tyres shredded. Every biker unseated. Every journey delayed.
20 Feb 2026
Folkestone and Hythe News
Local Events
Join Canterbury Lib Dems at "The Year Ahead - How We Make a Difference in 2026"
All LD members are welcome to join Canterbury Lib Dems on Saturday 28th February 2026 (9.30am - 2pm) at Thanington Resource Centre, Thanington Road, Canterbury CT1 3XE Lunch provided. Book your ticket with janecarne@outlook.com 01227 477106
19 Feb 2026
New Signs Remind of Speed Limit by Playing Field, Theatre, Kids Nursery & Play Park
New “speed repeater” 30mph signs have been fitted along North Road, West Road, Hospital Hill and Pond Hill Road in Sandgate and Folkestone by Kent Highways.
19 Feb 2026
Local Events
Sandgate District & County Councillor Advice Surgery: February 2026
Lib Dem Councillors Tim Prater & Gary Fuller hold drop-in advice surgeries each month. No need for an appointment: just turn up. Third Saturday of each month 9.30-10.30am in Sandgate Library, James Morris Court, Sandgate High Street, Sandgate CT20 3RR
19 Feb 2026
KCC Start of Works Notification for Romney Avenue, Sandgate
Kent County Council will be resurfacing Romney Avenue, from the junction of Enbrook valley to the junction of Coolinge Lane, commencing 18th March for 3 nights.
18 Feb 2026
Local Events
Chat GP..?
Could a computer tell you that you have dementia? Would you trust it if it did? Just some of the urgent, human questions at the heart of Chat GP..?, a free event exploring brain health and AI. Sat 28 March, 4–6pm in The Green Room, The Grand, Folkestone.
18 Feb 2026
Kent Police Warn on Spate of Theft from vehicles in Folkestone & Sandgate
Kent Police have had numerous reports within the Folkestone area in relation to an unknown person targeting insecure vehicles in the early hours of the morning.
17 Feb 2026
Call-in Confirmed on Kent County Council's Decision to Sell Folkestone Library
County Councillor Tim Prater has been advised that the call-in for the Folkestone Library Decision has been assessed and determined as valid. As a consequence, a Scrutiny Committee meeting will need to be held soon to consider the call-in.
17 Feb 2026
Government consults on making Sandgate Granville Parade a Designated Bathing Water
Sandgate's campaign to get Granville Parade designated a bathing beach has had a massive boost. The government has accepted the Parish Council's application and it is included among 13 new designated swimming sites nationally proposed by the government.
17 Feb 2026
Reporting Back
Tim Prater Reporting Back from KCC: February 2026
The February 2026 monthly update from Tim Prater as County Councillor for Cheriton, Sandgate and Hythe East.
17 Feb 2026
Call To Join Workshops and Support Folkestone’s UK Town of Culture Bid
To bring together ideas, Folkestone & Hythe District Council is inviting anyone interested in the Town of Culture campaign to join a workshop at the Leas Cliff Hall on 24 February. The workshops are free to attend and begin at 2pm, 4pm & 6pm.
17 Feb 2026
Local Events
The Big Green Fair 2026
The Big Green Fair 2026 will be held on 7th June, by kind permission of Saga, in Sandgate's Enbrook Park. The fair is for people that care about where they live, their climate and nature, and show they care by taking action and making a difference.
17 Feb 2026
