The streetlights not working (which is all of them!) on The Undercliffe, Sandgate, have been reported to Kent Highways by Folkestone West County Councillor Tim Prater. The lights went out on 4th February and reported soon after. Kent Highways sent an engineer to the road on Tuesday 8th February and diagnosed a cable fault.
Photographs that link the past and the present are the subject of a family history competition being organised by Shepway District Council to coincide with the 2011 census.
Kent Highways have notified that it is necessary to close Crete Road West, Folkestone from 10 February 2011 for up to 2 days. This is to enable essential carriageway repairs and resurfacing to be carried out on behalf of Kent Highway Services.
Please Support the Mayor of Folkestone's Charity Fund Raising Events, in aid of The Rainbow Centre and B-4-8s.
Many Kent residents will be able to celebrate the wedding of Prince William and Kate Middleton in style on 29 April after Kent County Council agreed to waive charges for street parties on quiet residential roads and cul-de-sacs.
The Folkestone Winter Shelter has helped 29 people with overnight accommodation, food and support in just 7 weeks. The shelter provides a place to stay for those who would otherwise sleep rough. During the coldest months of December to February, the project brings together local churches, organisations and volunteers.
For the FOURTH year, Folkestone Town Council have FROZEN Council tax. The Lib Dem backed budget was passed in January and kept Council tax stable while protecting and developing local services.
Town Mayor Tom McNeice has been representing Folkestone at over 150 events since being elected Mayor in May 2010. From visiting the local Samaritans to attending civic events across the town and promoting Folkestone across Kent, Tom has also helped raise thousands of pounds for local charities including B-4-8's and the Folkestone Rainbow Centre.
Kent Highways have advised it will be necessary to close Rectory Lane, Brookland for BT tree-cutting and aerial cabling works. The road will be closed from 9 February 2011 for up to 3 days, between 9.30 am and 3.30 pm, and re-opened outside these hours. The alternative route is via Oldhouse Lane, Carter Lane and King Street.
Young people across the county are being invited to join a brand new online 'battle of the bands' music competition.
Kent Highways have advised that it is necessary to close Charlotte Street, Folkestone from 1 February 2011 for up to 2 days. The road will be closed to through traffic between the junctions with Dover Road and Harvey Street.
A No vote this 5 May is more than a vote against AV. It's a vote in favour of our existing electoral system, first past the post.
