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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.
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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.
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Folkestone – A Brighter Future Newsletter Issue 11
The April 2026 update on the FABF project from lead contractor Jackson's. Read the new issue 11, and all previous monthly editions. Temporary closure of Bouverie Road West and Cheriton Place is on…
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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.
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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.
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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…
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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.
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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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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 &…
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KCC Decision: To progress the Road of Remembrance embankment stabilisation works scheme through to delivery
Finally, after huge local lobbying, Kent County Council have published the decision notice to do the works needed to protect and reopen the Folkestone Road of Remembrance. Works could start as soon…