Folkestone and Hythe News

Warm Home Discount Payments 2021-22: A Guide

With fuel prices soaring at the moment, it's looking like many people will need any extra help available with heating bills this Winter.

Sandgate Safari Sale: Sabina now has a new dress!

Through the generosity of those who either bought from the stall or 'Went up the Tower' at Ullyett Cottage during the Sandgate Safari Sale, Sabina now has a new dress.

F&HDC Ward Grant Funding and the Folkestone Channel Triathlon 2021

Each year, Folkestone and Hythe District Councillors get £3,000 of grant funding that they can use to support organisations, activities and projects that benefit the area.

Temporary Overnight Road Closures – A259 Dymchurch Road, Hythe – 28 September 2021 - 4 nights

Overnight closures of part of A259 Dymchurch Road, Hythe are planned from Tuesday 28 September 2021 for up 4 nights, from 8.00 pm through until approximately 5.00 am each night.

Temporary Road Closure – Folkestone Race For Life – 12th September 2021 (Folkestone)

It will be necessary to close various roads in The Leas area of Folkestone to allow the Cancer Research UK Race for Life event.

Retain the £20 uplift to Universal Credit

Dear Chancellor of the Exchequer and Secretary of State for Work and Pensions,

F&HDC Consultation: Have your say on proposed licensing policy

Residents and businesses have a chance to comment on a new licensing policy for the Folkestone & Hythe District until 27 October 2021.

KCC Consultation - KCC Household Waste Recycling Centres Booking System

Not before time, Kent County Council are consulting on future use of a booking system for customers to access Household Waste Recycling Centres (such as Ross Way, Folkestone).

North Downs Way Ambassadors

As part of the Experience Project the Kent Downs AONB are looking for new North Downs Way Ambassadors and have set up a training programme to help people learn more about the trail with the aim of ultimately setting up new professional, engaging walking tours along the trail in Kent and Surrey. Applications are open until 5pm 20th August.

Liberal Democrat Online Autumn Conference 17th - 20th September 2021

It costs just £1 for members to register for the Liberal Democrat autumn conference if you've never come to one before. Now is a great time to try (virtually) attending one for the first time.

Folkestone Town Centre Place Plan

The final draft of the Folkestone Town Centre Place Plan is now live at https://www.folkestone-hythe.gov.uk/folkestoneplaceplan

We're Sick of Conservative Complacency on the Climate