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Community green schemes to get funding boost
A £250,000 package of support for organisations to deliver sustainable and carbon reducing projects in the Folkestone & Hythe district has been agreed.
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Delight as Sandgate Granville Parade Designated as a Bathing Water
Sandgate Parish Council is delighted that Sandgate Granville Parade has been named a designated bathing water from 15 May 2026. Weekly Environment Agency Water quality testing will now take place…
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New Bins, Extra Crews and E-bikes to Tackle Beach Litter
Folkestone & Hythe District Council will be tackling litter this summer with new high‑capacity compactor bins, additional crews and the return of e‑bike collections at key coastal hotspots.
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Bill-Cutting Investment Continues for Council Homes
Folkestone & Hythe District Council has begun its first dedicated solar installation programme for council-owned homes. The scheme will help reduce tenants energy bills.
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Folkestone – A Brighter Future Newsletter Issue 12
The May 2026 update on the FABF project from lead contractor Jackson's. Read the new issue 12, and all previous monthly editions. Shorncliffe junction and Sandgate mainly complete, Cheriton Road…
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Tim Prater Reporting Back from KCC: May 2026
The May 2026 monthly update from Tim Prater as County Councillor for Cheriton, Sandgate and Hythe East.
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Kent Opposition Leader Slams Reform’s “Disgraceful” Plot to Silence Scrutiny
Antony Hook, Lib Dem Leader of the Opposition at Kent County Council, has condemned a series of "anti-democratic" moves by the Reform administration designed to gag opposition parties and shield the…
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Boost to Southern Water Wastewater Action Plan for Folkestone and Hythe Welcomed - But More is Needed
Southern Water have updated their Folkestone and Hythe Wastewater Action Plan for 2025-2030, detailing wastewater investment in the Folkestone and Hythe district in that time. The amount of planned…
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Liberal Democrats strengthen control of Tunbridge Wells Borough Council
In the only elections in Kent on 7th May, the Liberal Democrats gained three seats to further strengthen their control of Tunbridge Wells Borough Council. The Lib Dems now hold 25 of 39 Councillors…
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New Dog-Walking Map Launches as "Paws For Thought" Event Returns
Dog owners across the district are being encouraged to make the most of the outdoors this summer with the launch of an updated dog-walking map.
