Next Thursday (18 September), Reform councillors will vote on a motion to scrap Kent's Climate Emergency declaration. This would be a huge step backwards for our county.
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An outline planning application for up to 135 homes (22% of which would be affordable), non-residential floorspace, a new pocket park, a vehicle-free green link, car and cycle parking has been submitted.
Kent County Councillor Tim Prater has questioned the business case of Kent County Council in moving their Adult Education Centre in Folkestone from Tontine Street.
The Entry Exit Scheme (EES) at Dover Port and the Channel Tunnel will be implemented from the 12th October 2025.
Bus shelters across the district are undergoing an upgrade with better protection, improved seating, reinforced windows and digital screens.
A monthly bulletin from F&HDC. This month: Emergency Alerts, Planning Code, Baton of Hope, Annual Canvass, Local government reorganisation, Council Leader’s Cycle Ride and Council Tax Reduction Scheme Consultation.
The August 2025 monthly update from Tim Prater as County Councillor for Cheriton, Sandgate and Hythe East.
A press release arrives from KCC, lauding the new administration for “Reforming Kent's Roads”. Except it is doing nothing of the kind.
Kent Libraries has launched the annual Summer Reading Challenge 2025 inviting children aged four to 11 to grow their love of reading with this year’s Story Garden theme.
Folkestone & Hythe District Council’s successful bid for £2.35m of Environment Agency funding means shingle between Fisherman’s Beach and Folkestone Harbour will be recycled and regraded biannually for the next five years.
A monthly bulletin from F&HDC. This month: Coastal destination project, The Romney Marsh Visitor Centre, Solar Farm proposals, Princes Parade, Asian hornets, Rural Grants, Dog PSPO, Folca, Folkestone - A Brighter Future & consultations.
The July 2025 monthly update from Tim Prater as County Councillor for Cheriton, Sandgate and Hythe East.