An ACTUALLY Balanced Budget for Folkestone and Hythe
All major services: saved. Staff pay-rise: funded. Ward grants: protected. Deficit: eliminated.
1 Mar 2024
Folkestone and Hythe News
Asylum Backlog: Time for real action from the Home Office
Commenting on the latest asylum backlog statistics which revealed there are still 128,786 people waiting for an initial decision on their claim, Liberal Democrat Home Affairs Spokesperson Alistair Carmichael said:
1 Mar 2024
Tim's Council Diary: This Budget Balances
A weekly update on Cabinet work from FHDC Deputy Leader Tim Prater. Week 36: This Budget Balances
2 Feb 2024
Daisy Cooper's Campaign for Our NHS
Last year, a shocking 420,000 patients faced agonising 12-hour waits in A&E. That’s 1,150 people waiting far too long, often in pain, every single day.
28 Jan 2024
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Tim's Council Diary: You Win Some, You Lose Some
A weekly update on Cabinet work from FHDC Deputy Leader Tim Prater. Week 35: You Win Some, You Lose Some
26 Jan 2024
Having your say at F&HDC now and in the future
The future of how residents can get involved in the democratic decision-making process is the subject of a Folkestone & Hythe District Council public consultation.
22 Jan 2024
Tim's Council Diary: A Huge Step
A weekly update on Cabinet work from FHDC Deputy Leader Tim Prater. Week 33: A Huge Step
12 Jan 2024
The Media Lab
Made in Kent Radio have launched an initiative to support creative careers for those aged 11 - 18 years, The Media Lab.
12 Jan 2024
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Change in Parliamentary Boundaries at the next General Election
From the next General Election, the Folkestone & Hythe District Council area will be covered by two members of Parliament.
11 Jan 2024
The Elections Act 2022: What's Next? [Part Two: The Sequel]
A follow-on update from Paul Butler at Folkestone & Hythe District Council Elections Team on the Elections Act 2022 Tranche 2 changes, and what they will mean to voters.
11 Jan 2024
Romney Marsh District By-election
Following the resignation of Conservative Councillor Liz Grant, a by-election will be held for the Romney Marsh ward on 22nd February.
11 Jan 2024
Michael Lyons: RIP
It was with great sadness we heard of the death of former Conservative Councillor and Mayor of Hythe Michael Lyons.
10 Jan 2024