Folkestone and Hythe District Council Pass 2023 Budget despite Lib Dem Opposition
This is not a balanced budget, despite the repeated references to it being so.
23 Feb 2023
He might not look it, but Tim Prater was delighted to hear Saga is returning to their Sandgate Enbrook Park HQ.
Tim Prater explains why he's standing for the most marginal County Council seat in Kent: Cheriton, Sandgate and Hythe East.
7% on Council Rents a Rise Too Far
The Liberal Democrat group refused to back 7% increased rents on Council homes, an average of £6.25 per week, from 3 April 2023.
23 Feb 2023
Don’t Lose YOUR Right to Vote
On 4 May 2023, voters will need to show photo ID to vote at polling stations in the local elections in Folkestone and Hythe following changes to the law.
17 Feb 2023
Shock at Saga Move
Saga to quit Sandgate Enbrook Park HQ from March 17th 2023.
6 Feb 2023
It’s not over, but: WE CAN NOW SAVE PRINCES PARADE
It’s back in the balance. Princes Parade development CAN now be stopped.
1 Feb 2023
Lib Dem team fight for Cheriton White Lion Redevelopment
Lib Dems West, Gane & Prater pledge not to give up on White Lion site in Cheriton after Conservatives vote against plan for housing and community use.
18 Dec 2022
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