Folkestone and Hythe News

Sandgate Parking Update

You spoke, we listened, and have got ACTION.

Stand Up and Stand Together

When the political landscape is as turbulent as it is at the moment, it is understandable to want to turn your back to it altogether.

Lib Dems and Greens agree election pact for Folkestone and Hythe District elections

The Folkestone and Hythe Liberal Democrat Party and Shepway Green Party have agreed a cooperation deal for the May 2019 elections for Folkestone and Hythe District Council (FHDC).

Revealed: DEFRA have no Brexit impact assessment for sheep farming

The Liberal Democrats have today revealed that the Conservative Government has not conducted any analysis of the impact of Brexit on sheep farming in the UK.

Tenancy Deposit Scam Alert

Action Fraud has received several reports where fraudsters are claiming to be landlords of properties offered for rent online.

Sandgate CPZ - AOK or NBG?

The Controlled Parking Zone (CPZ) now extends across much of Sandgate in a triangle from Sandgate High Street to Radnor Cliff and up to Enbrook Road.

New Park Car Park

A new parking area for up to 10 cars will be created this Spring at Sandgate Park on Military Road.

Sandgate Escarpment Loan Latest

Sandgate Parish Council are still trying to return a £500,000 loan to the Government: but the Government doesn't want their money back!

Sandgate Parish Council Elections 2019: Joint Statement by Robert Bliss and Tim Prater

We were both elected to Sandgate Parish Council in 2011, and have served as Councillors, and nominally "leaders" of the Conservative and Liberal Democrat groups on Sandgate Parish Council ever since.

Protecting Sandgate Valley

Lib Dems will work with like-minded MPs 

The decision of seven MPs to leave Labour and set up a new grouping has left a number of other MPs in both Labour and the Conservative Parties considering their political future.

District Council Plan for Esplanade Parking charges?

After the introduction of parking charges last year on Princes Parade, local residents fear that Conservative Folkestone and Hythe District Council will push ahead with previous plans to introduce parking charges on Sandgate Esplanade.