Giving Folca An Exciting New Future
An important step towards bringing an iconic Folkestone building back into public use is to be made next week.
4 Mar 2026
Reporting Back
Folkestone & Hythe District Council Monthly Update: March 2026
A monthly bulletin from F&HDC. This month: Council's budget, affordable homes, Local Government Reorganisation, Lower Leas Play Area, Rail Freight, Town of Culture 2028, High Streets Connect, Grow Rural, Food Retail Project, FABF & Economic Strategy.
3 Mar 2026
Tim Rejoins the Kent and Essex Inland Fisheries and Conservation Authority
In 2013, Tim left the Kent and Essex Inland Fisheries and Conservation Authority as a KCC member.
28 Feb 2026
Reporting Back
Tim Prater Reporting Back from KCC: February 2026
The February 2026 monthly update from Tim Prater as County Councillor for Cheriton, Sandgate and Hythe East.
28 Feb 2026
Halfway to Folkestone's brighter future
A £22m project to regenerate Folkestone town centre is now more than halfway complete.
26 Feb 2026
Getting Folkestone and Hythe Swimming Again
£2.4m budgeted towards Folkestone Sports Centre to see that re-opened, and up to £6m for a refurbishment of Hythe Swimming Pool.
26 Feb 2026
Looking Forward To The Future With Balanced 2026/27 Budget
Folkestone & Hythe District Council’s 2026/27 budget – the third in succession which is balanced and not funded from general reserves – has been approved.
26 Feb 2026
Council agrees new Customer Access Strategy
Last night Folkestone and Hythe District Council agreed a new Customer Access Strategy for 2026-2029. The strategy, which marks a...
26 Feb 2026
OUR budget. OUR Good Things.
Moving the £23m Folkestone and Hythe District Council Revenue Budget for 2026-27.
25 Feb 2026
National News
Women
Stopping Violence Against Women and Girls
The Liberal Democrats are taking a stand to hold tech companies accountable, equip the police with the right powers, and build a digital world where women and girls can live safely and without fear.
MG
21 Sep 2026
Health, Care & the NHS
Supporting People to Age Well
Supporting people to age well and maintain their independence is better for them and common-sense for the NHS. The Liberal Democrats are taking a stand to fix social care, protect our NHS, and ensure everyone can age well in their own home and community.
AB
21 Sep 2026
Health, Care & the NHS
A Liberal Vision for Primary Healthcare
Liberal Democrat members have renewed our commitment to fix the front door of the NHS, restore patient choice, end dental deserts, and ensure preventative care is accessible before health problems turn into emergencies.
HM
21 Sep 2026
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