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FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE DISTRICT COUNCIL

Published: 9 Jul 26

NEWS RELEASE - A BLOSSOMING DISPLAY OF HOPE A carpet bed on The Leas in Folkestone has been created highlighting the ways in which anyone needing mental health help and support can access it. For further information please click on the title. Read More...

OPENREACH

Published: 9 Jul 26

Openreach - Temporary Road Closure - Caldecott Lane, Lydd - 8th September 2026 (Folkestone and Hythe District) Due to works planned to be undertaken by Openreach, it will be necessary to close part of Caldecott Lane, Lydd, from 8th September 2026 with estimated completion by 9th September 2026. Caldecott Lane, Lydd, will be closed next to Caldecott Crossing, between the hours of 08:00 and 17:00 only, to the extent indicated by signs and barriers on site. The alternative route for any through traffic is via Caldecott Lane, Dennes Lane, B2075 Station Road, B2075 Romney Road and vice versa. Pedestrian access will be maintained during the works. For further information please click on the title. Read More...

OPENREACH

Published: 9 Jul 26

Openreach - Temporary Road Closure - Swamp Road, Lydd - 8th September 2026 (Folkestone and Hythe District) Due to works planned to be undertaken by Openreach, it will be necessary to close part of Swamp Road, Lydd, from 8th September 2026 with estimated completion by 9th September 2026. For further information please click on the title. Read More...

LYDD ALLOTMENT OPEN DAY

Published: 6 Jul 26

Lydd Allotment Open Day - 18th July 2026. For further information please click on the title. Read More...

NOTICE OF UNCONTESTED ELECTION

Published: 29 Jun 26

Folkestone and Hythe District Council Election of Town Councillors for Lydd Town Council on Thursday 23 July 2026. For further information please click on the title. Read More...

Streetworks East Team

Published: 20 May 26

Openreach - Temporary Road Closure - Robin Hood Lane, Lydd - 22nd July 2026 (Folkestone and Hythe District) Due to works planned to be undertaken by Openreach, it will be necessary to close part of Robin Hood Lane, Lydd, from 22nd July 2026 with estimated completion by 22nd July 2026. Fort further information please click on the title. Read More...

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...

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...

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...