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News

An image of beach management taking place along the coast

17 Apr 2025

Spring beach management work begins

Bi-annual coastal protection which helps shield more than 3,000 homes and businesses from flooding starts next week.

A computer-generated image of what Bouverie Square will look like when work is completed.

16 Apr 2025

Play area in Folkestone's green heart

A play area is set to form part of Folkestone town centre’s new ‘green heart’ – and residents now have the chance to input on preferred equipment.

Volunteers celebrated in the individual category with Deputy Lieutenant of Kent, Mrs Susie Warran-Smith

10 Apr 2025

Awards for our volunteering heroes

Community heroes who dedicate their time and skills to volunteering are to be celebrated in an awards scheme.

Sign advising that an area is part of a Folkestone Public Spaces Protection Order

9 Apr 2025

Consultation on anti-social behaviour measures

Residents are being urged to share their views about how anti-social behaviour is tackled in the Folkestone & Hythe district.

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