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Folkestone & Hythe District Council

Published: 5 May 26

INCREASED FINANCIAL SUPPORT FOR LOCAL COMMUNITY GROUPS Councillors have backed a £567,000 package to help residents facing hardship, to support the voluntary sector and to allow more people across the district to improve their health through physical activity. For further information please click on the title. Read More...

NOTICE OF ELECTION

Published: 28 Apr 26

Folkestone & Hythe District Council Election of Councillors for Lydd Town Council Read More...

SERVICE CHANGES AFFECTING BUSES IN KENT

Published: 1 Apr 26

Service changes affecting buses in Kent. For further information please click on the title. Read More...

Folkestone & Hythe District Council

Published: 25 Mar 26

Community Safety Update and Events - March 2026. For further information please click on the title. Read More...

NUCLEAR RESTORATION SERVICES

Published: 11 Feb 26

Work experience taster week - 13th to 16th July 2026 - Dungeness A Power Station, Romney Marsh, TN29 9PP. For further information please click on the title. Read More...

Folkestone & Hythe District Council

Published: 21 Jan 26

POSITIVE STEPS FORWARD FOR FOLCA Significant progress continues to be made behind the scenes on the future of the Folca building in Sandgate Road that includes a new medical centre at its heart. A full business case for the redevelopment of the Art Deco section of the building (Folca 2), along with final recommendations, will be presented to councillors – proposals of which, set out plans for a commercial, mixed-use development. For further information please click on the title. Read More...

Kent County Council

Published: 19 Nov 25

Temporary Road Closures & 20MPH Speed Limit– Folkestone & Hythe– from 5th January 2026 for up to 18 months Because of a program of carriageway patching and preservation works, Kent County Council has made an Order prohibiting through traffic on Various Roads, Folkestone & Hythe, as per the schedule below. This Order takes effect on or after 5th January 2026 for a period of up to 18 months or until the works have been completed. Planned dates will be published in advance of the works and indicated by signage displayed on site 14 days before they start. Road closures and other restrictions will be in effect when the appropriate signage and barriers are in place. For further information please click on the title. Read More...