Folkestone and Hythe News

Courier Fraud, Bogus Police and Bank Officials Alert

Individuals have been receiving phone calls from people claiming to be a police officer or banking official. The suspect will say either:

Good News for Private Renters

For too long, landlords had been able to impose huge unfair charges on renters with little government oversight.

Armed Forces Day Folkestone 2019: Free Community Fun Day

Sunday 30th June 2019 11am - 8pm

European Elections Results Special

The Liberal Democrats have secured the best ever European Election result in the party's history, expecting to return 16 MEPs and take second place in vote share.

Folkestone Coastal 10km 2019: Done!

Today was the Folkestone Coastal 10km run - slightly to my surprise I'm delighted to say I completed it!

Audit That: Opposition Push Back Against the Folkestone and Hythe Conservative Power Grab

Be The Change

At the Folkestone and Hythe District Council Annual General Meeting of 22nd May, Lib Dem Group Leader Tim Prater was proposed as Leader of the Council by Connor McConville and Lesley Wybrow, respectively the Leaders of the Labour and Green Parties. He was proposed against David Monk, whose Conservative Group lost majority control of the Council in the local elections on 2nd May.

We Are The Future Now

At the Folkestone and Hythe District Council Annual General Meeting of 22nd May, Lib Dem Group Leader Tim Prater proposed Laura Davison, Labour councillor for Folkestone Central, for Chair of the Council.

Ringgo-ing the changes...

Ringgo is the Folkestone and Hythe District Council supplier that provides the website and app that allow local residents to buy visitor permits in CPZ areas (such as Sandgate, amongst others).

Magnificent Seven! Sandgate Beach Receives Seaside Award for Seventh Year Running

Keep Britain Tidy has today revealed the England's best beaches with announcement of Blue Flag and Seaside Awards for 2019 - and Sandgate is on the list for the SEVENTH year running!

Enbrook Stream Environment Agency Investigation

Sandgate Parish Council (and Councillors) have had a number of reports over the past few months over concerns on the cleanliness at times of water in Enbrook Stream, which we've followed up with the Environment Agency who are responsible for the water quality. They have been investigating, and have now found (they think!) the cause. we had forwarded them various photos and videos we had been sent, which assisted their investigations.