Folkestone and Hythe News

Streetlights out at J12 of the M20

A number of streetlights round the East side of M20 J12 roundabout, including the slip road off the motorway from Dover and the lights around the corner onto Cheriton High St to the BP garage, are currently not working.

15 Feb 2011
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Street Light

Streetlights on The Undercliffe, Sandgate

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.

15 Feb 2011
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Castle Road Car park, Sandgate

Shepway's Potty Parking

Shepway Council are planning yet another raid on the pockets of local motorists. The Conservative budget for next year adds ANOTHER 10p per hour to parking charges, raising them to an eyewatering £1.20 an hour.

14 Feb 2011
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Street Light

Streetlights on The Undercliffe, Sandgate

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.

14 Feb 2011
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A Tale of Two Piccies

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.

14 Feb 2011
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Huge Success for Winter Homeless Shelter

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.

31 Jan 2011
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Folkestone Council Tax Frozen Again

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.

31 Jan 2011
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