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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
Merry Christmas
We'd like to wish all our members, supporters, their friends and families a very Happy Christmas and the best possible New Year.
24 Dec 2023
Tim's Council Diary: The most wonderful time of the year
A weekly update on Cabinet work from FHDC Deputy Leader Tim Prater. Week 30: It's the most wonderful time of the year: the Government published The Provisional Local Government Finance Settlement 2024-25.
22 Dec 2023
Liberal Drinks 2024
Our regular meet-up will move the the SECOND Wednesday of every month for 2024. Open to Liberal Democrat members, supporters and the Lib Dem curious in the Folkestone and Hythe area!
21 Dec 2023
Notice Of Vacancy In Office Of Councillor: Romney Marsh Ward
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that due to the resignation of Liz Grant a vacancy has arisen in the Office of Councillor for the Romney Marsh Ward of Folkestone & Hythe District Council.
21 Dec 2023
Folkestone & Hythe Christmas Waste Collections 2023
Waste crews will empty bins, generally, two days later than usual in the week commencing Monday 25 December 2023 and then one day later than usual during week of Monday 1 January 2024.
8 Dec 2023
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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