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News

A close-up photo of a person walking along a pavement.

25 Mar 2024

Active travel proposals open for feedback

Residents are being asked to shape future improvements to the district’s active travel network by commenting on draft proposals.

A photograph of five people (councillors and campaigners) in front of the Princes Parade hoarding set for removal.

21 Mar 2024

Princes Parade hoarding removal welcomed

The process of removing hoarding panels surrounding the council-owned Princes Parade site in Hythe has begun.

An image of young people from schools attending a session at the council chamber with councillors presenting their sustainable ideas

18 Mar 2024

Young people take part in sustainable action

Young students are being invited to support a new council initiative to tackle environmental issues with sustainable solutions.

An image of a garden waste brown lidded bin

18 Mar 2024

Don't let your garden go to waste

Residents looking to dispose of their grass cuttings, leaves and perished flowers can now apply for or renew the garden waste service.

Our regeneration projects

We have a series of major projects underway across the district to regenerate the area.

These ambitious schemes include our Levelling Up activity which will see a new bus station and wayfinding for Folkestone, the redevelopment of the Folca building, bringing the Ship Street site back into use and many more...

Find out more on our regeneration pages

A brighter future