Reporting Back
Tim Prater Reporting Back from KCC: April 2026
The April 2026 monthly update from Tim Prater as County Councillor for Cheriton, Sandgate and Hythe East.
30 Apr 2026
Folkestone and Hythe News
Increased Financial Support For Folkestone & Hythe Community Groups
District Councillors have backed a £667,000 package to help residents facing hardship, to support the voluntary sector and to allow more people across the district to improve their health through physical activity.
30 Apr 2026
Folkestone Town Council And Kent County Council Reach Agreement For Grace Hill
Folkestone Town Council are delighted to confirm that agreement has been reached, subject to contract, to acquire 2 Grace Hill, securing the long-term future of this much-loved building as a community asset.
24 Apr 2026
Accessible Walking Routes for Spring Lane, Seabrook
Commitment secured for new safe crossing points for roads off Spring Lane including Woodlands Drive, Highridge, Hampton Vale, Seadown Close, Paraker Way, Eversley Road and Springfield Way.
23 Apr 2026
Lower Leas Coastal Park Play Time is Another Step Closer
Proludic will start on the £750,000 refurbishment project on Monday (20 April) just as the cliff stabilisation work near The Vinery is due to be completed.
17 Apr 2026
Opening date for new library and adult education centre in Folkestone confirmed
After over 3 years without a central library worth its name, Kent County Council have confirmed a new facility will open at 14 Sandgate Road on Tuesday 26 May 2026.
17 Apr 2026
District Helping to Fund Road of Remembrance Repair
Folkestone & Hythe District Council is to contribute £236,000 towards the work required to reopen the Road of Remembrance.
13 Apr 2026
Local Events
The HG Wells Short Story Competition 2026
The 2026 HG Wells Short Story Competition is now open. The theme is THE CHEAT: make of it what you will. This annual national (but Sandgate run) Competition offers a £500 Senior, £1,000 Junior prize & free publication of all shortlisted entries.
12 Apr 2026
Carton Recycling has Launched Across Kent
Across Kent you can now recycle liquid cartons (such as those made by Tetra Pak - other cartons are available) from home.
2 Apr 2026
As Seen On TV (kinda)
If you are on a low income, when you get your bill check the issuing Council website for their Council Tax Reduction Scheme.
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2 Apr 2026
Elections Free from Abuse
Electoral Commission research finds 61% of respondents experience harassment or security threats during election campaigns. East Kent Lib Dem Councillor Hannah Perkin joined Woman's Hour on 30th March to describe her experiences (from 15:27).
2 Apr 2026
Reporting Back
Folkestone & Hythe District Council Monthly Update: April 2026
A monthly bulletin from F&HDC. This month: Folkestone Sports Centre Grant, Otterpool Park, UK Town of Culture, Working for Veterans, Folca2, ANPR Trial Ends, Beach Reprofiling, Youth Forum & Excellence in Volunteering Awards.
2 Apr 2026