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Planning Application to Develop Walmer Way Park Rejected
A controversial planning application by Southern Housing to build 8 houses on a small park and 8 garages in Sandgate has been refused.
23 Aug 2023
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Save the Date: South East Region Lib Dem Conference 2023
The SE Region Lib Dem conference, training, AGM and campaign launch will be on Saturday 11th November.
22 Aug 2023
The Shed Urban Wilderness Community Gardening Sessions
The Shed Urban Wilderness is a community project based in Folkestone, Kent, operated by registered charity Folkestone Youth Project. On Thursdays 10.30am - 1.30pm the site is open to everyone in the local community.
21 Aug 2023
Folkestone Air Display 2023
The stage is set for a thrilling Folkestone Air Display on Sunday 20 August.
19 Aug 2023
Tim's Council Diary: Back To It
A weekly update on Cabinet work from FHDC Deputy Leader Tim Prater. Week 12: Back To It
19 Aug 2023
District Council Welfare Team is Here to Help
Folkestone & Hythe District Council’s welfare team is there to offer support, guidance and connect you with relevant organisations
19 Aug 2023
Limited Temporary Central Folkestone Library Provision to Open Soon
Kent County Council have announced that a limited library service will reopen on Grace Hill in Folkestone in early Autumn.
17 Aug 2023
Are you struggling to pay for your food shop?
£100 e-voucher for eligible Kent households to be used to pay for food at supermarkets.
16 Aug 2023
Tim's Council Diary: Nothing To See Here
A weekly update on Cabinet work from FHDC Deputy Leader Tim Prater. Week 11: Nothing To See Here
11 Aug 2023
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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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