Reporting Back
Tim Prater Reporting Back from KCC: January 2026
The January 2026 monthly update from Tim Prater as County Councillor for Cheriton, Sandgate and Hythe East.
23 Jan 2026
The Warren Campsite: The Last Rites?
From a report to the Folkestone Parks and Gardens Charity on 21st January, a really bleak assessment of the future of the former The Warren Campsite.
23 Jan 2026
Standing up for Folkestone and Grace Hill
I'm delighted that at the Folkestone Town Council Meeting of 22nd January, Folkestone Town Council unanimously resolved to back my motion to seek to buy the freehold of the Grace Hill building from Kent County Council.
TP
22 Jan 2026
Change the Tide with New Café Opportunity
A new beachside destination at Greatstone is to be known as the Changing Tides Coastal Centre when it opens this year.
22 Jan 2026
FOLCA Business Plan including Medical Centre to go to Councillors
Significant progress is being made on the future of the Folca building in Sandgate Road that includes a new medical centre at the heart of a commercial, mixed‑use development.
20 Jan 2026
FHDC to Consider Huge Investment in Local Swimming Pools
Financially supporting the re-opening of Folkestone Sports Centre pool and funding improvements to Hythe Pool will be discussed by councillors next week.
19 Jan 2026
Kent County Council and Potholes
Let's be clear: there are absolutely masses of potholes across Kent.
16 Jan 2026
Excellence in Volunteering Awards 2026
This will be the third year Folkestone & Hythe District Council have run these awards in conjunction with Kent Coast Volunteering.
12 Jan 2026
Storm Goretti: Update from Folkestone & Hythe District Council
Storm Goretti hit the district overnight, with the weather and impact certainly being much worse than had been expected / forecast.
9 Jan 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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