Commenting on the latest asylum backlog statistics which revealed there are still 128,786 people waiting for an initial decision on their claim, Liberal Democrat Home Affairs Spokesperson Alistair Carmichael said:
A weekly update on Cabinet work from FHDC Deputy Leader Tim Prater. Week 36: This Budget Balances
Last year, a shocking 420,000 patients faced agonising 12-hour waits in A&E. That’s 1,150 people waiting far too long, often in pain, every single day.
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A weekly update on Cabinet work from FHDC Deputy Leader Tim Prater. Week 35: You Win Some, You Lose Some
The future of how residents can get involved in the democratic decision-making process is the subject of a Folkestone & Hythe District Council public consultation.
A weekly update on Cabinet work from FHDC Deputy Leader Tim Prater. Week 33: A Huge Step
Made in Kent Radio have launched an initiative to support creative careers for those aged 11 - 18 years, The Media Lab.
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From the next General Election, the Folkestone & Hythe District Council area will be covered by two members of Parliament.
A follow-on update from Paul Butler at Folkestone & Hythe District Council Elections Team on the Elections Act 2022 Tranche 2 changes, and what they will mean to voters.
Following the resignation of Conservative Councillor Liz Grant, a by-election will be held for the Romney Marsh ward on 22nd February.
It was with great sadness we heard of the death of former Conservative Councillor and Mayor of Hythe Michael Lyons.
We'd like to wish all our members, supporters, their friends and families a very Happy Christmas and the best possible New Year.