Folkestone and Hythe News

Saga Seek Permission to Build Additional Car Parking

Shepway District Council have received a planning application (Y17/0242/SH) for the Saga Offices in Enbrook Park for the construction of 50 additional car parking spaces.

Kent Fire and Rescue Grenfell Tower Statement

Kent Fire and Rescue Service (KFRS) have issued a statement after a huge fire raged through the night at a west London tower block. KFRS Chief Executive Ann Millington said:

Digital Delivery by Shepway District Council [An Annual Posting]

In 2015, I posted about the inability of Shepway District Council to accept an online debit / credit card payment for the renewal of a parking permit.

Sandgate CPZ Extension Proposals from Shepway Council

Shepway District Council have reviewed the Sandgate CPZ scheme installed in Castle Road and Granville Parade areas last year, and and have published a report at http://www.shepway.gov.uk/moderngov/mgIssueHistoryHome.aspx?IId=14029&Opt=0 on which they plan to go to consultation on extending the scheme.

Thank You Folkestone and Hythe

Lynne Beaumont has thanked voters across Folkestone and Hythe for their support in the General Election. Locally Damian Collins retained the seat for the Conservatives and Labour were second, with Lynne Beaumont moving from 4th in 2015 to take 3rd this time around.

Brightening Up Junction 12 of the M20

A neighbour got in touch recently to mention that their are a number of streetlights that are out on the slip roads / roundabout at the Cheriton J12 M20 junction.

Charivari 2017

Lynne Beaumont: Your Strong Local voice for Folkestone and Hythe

Lynne Beaumont: A strong local voice for Folkestone and Hythe

Lib Dems to launch mock estate agents attacking May’s Dementia Tax for taking 57.2% of average house in Folkestone and Hythe

A mock estate agency called "Theresa May and Co" has been launched by the Liberal Democrats today attacking Theresa May's Dementia Tax.

Lynne says: It's Time to Stop the Squeeze on Folkestone and Hythe

We've got to stop the squeeze on our public services.

Can YOUR Vote Make a Difference?

Lots of people in Folkestone & Hythe say: