Christmas is coming to Sandgate...
Sandgate's Christmas Tree Lights switch-on event will take place at 6pm on Friday 22nd November on Sandgate Village Green (outside the Little Fish and Chip Shop).
15 Nov 2013
News from Tim Prater
Tim is honoured and delighted to have been elected as:
- Folkestone and Hythe District Councillor (Liberal Democrats) for Sandgate & West Folkestone;
- Sandgate Parish Councillor (Independent) for Sandgate Village;
- Folkestone Town Councillor (Liberal Democrats) for Folkestone Harvey West;
- Hythe Town Councillor (Liberal Democrats) for Hythe East.
In May 2023 Tim was re-elected to all the above seats for four more years. At the District Council AGM on 24th May 2023, he became Deputy Council Leader and Cabinet Member for Finance and Governance.
Previously, Tim has served on Folkestone Town Councillor for Cheriton from 2006-2011, and Shepway District Councillor for Cheriton from 2007-2011, Kent County Councillor for Folkestone West from 2009-2013. He has sat on Sandgate Parish Council for Sandgate Village since 2011.
Contact Tim by email to tim@prater.uk, call 07956 276118 or write to 98a Sandgate High Street, Folkestone CT20 3BY. As a District Councillor he runs monthly surgeries at the 1st Sandgate Farmers and Makers Market of every month at the Chichester Hall, 70 Sandgate High Street from 11am-12.30pm. No appointment needed: just turn up.
Public exhibition for proposed residential development at Shorncliffe Garrison
Taylor Wimpey is preparing to submit a planning application for a new residential development with a nature conservation area, primary school and improved public recreational facilities at the MOD Shorncliffe Garrison site in Folkestone.
15 Nov 2013
KCC Trading Standards Message: Have SAFE fun with Fireworks
KCC Trading Standards would like to make sure you all have a safe and enjoyable Bonfire Night.
1 Nov 2013
Kent Trading Standards Warning: Mobile phone scam
A Kent resident received a mobile phone and a contract which had been completed with their details. As they had no knowledge of the phone or the contract they immediately contacted the mobile phone operator who agreed that they should return the phone.
21 Oct 2013
Fire Strike: Saturday 19 October [Update: No there won't]
There will be a second national firefighters strike on Saturday 19 October from 6.30pm to 11.30pm.
18 Oct 2013
A Reminder: Samuel Plimsoll Exhibition in Folkestone
The Samuel Plimsoll Exhibition at Folkestone Town Hall, 1-2 Guildhall St, is open 10am-4pm on weekdays until 25th October, and on this coming Saturday, 12th October.
11 Oct 2013