Daisy Cooper's Campaign for Our NHS
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.
28 Jan 2024
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Tim's Council Diary: You Win Some, You Lose Some
A weekly update on Cabinet work from FHDC Deputy Leader Tim Prater. Week 35: You Win Some, You Lose Some
26 Jan 2024
Having your say at F&HDC now and in the future
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.
22 Jan 2024
Tim's Council Diary: A Huge Step
A weekly update on Cabinet work from FHDC Deputy Leader Tim Prater. Week 33: A Huge Step
12 Jan 2024
The Media Lab
Made in Kent Radio have launched an initiative to support creative careers for those aged 11 - 18 years, The Media Lab.
12 Jan 2024
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Change in Parliamentary Boundaries at the next General Election
From the next General Election, the Folkestone & Hythe District Council area will be covered by two members of Parliament.
11 Jan 2024
The Elections Act 2022: What's Next? [Part Two: The Sequel]
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.
11 Jan 2024
Romney Marsh District By-election
Following the resignation of Conservative Councillor Liz Grant, a by-election will be held for the Romney Marsh ward on 22nd February.
11 Jan 2024
Michael Lyons: RIP
It was with great sadness we heard of the death of former Conservative Councillor and Mayor of Hythe Michael Lyons.
10 Jan 2024
National News
Children & Families
A digital world fit for the next generation
For too long, tech giants have treated children as data to be mined, using addictive algorithms and harmful content to keep them scrolling. While some are calling for blanket bans, we know these are impractical and risk isolating vulnerable groups.
VC
15 Mar 2026
Defence
Britain’s nuclear deterrent depends on Trump. It’s time to change that
If the answer to “Is our nuclear deterrent working?” depends on what Donald Trump had for breakfast, then the answer is no, it’s not. And our deterrent is not truly independent.
ED
14 Mar 2026
Mental Health
Whole-Person Mental Health: Care, Choice, Community, and Combatting Populism
The UK is facing a mental health emergency. Liberal Democrats have a proud record of pushing Britain’s mental health services forward. Now we are offering the bold solutions we need to fight the crisis unfolding in our communities.
DC
14 Mar 2026
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