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News

An image of the Leas Cliff Hall building in Folkestone

3 Jun 2025

Community support at the heart of event

Community workers and volunteers helping residents across the district will be brought together under one roof at a special event in Folkestone this summer.

A photograph of the landslide off The Leas in Folkestone taken in 2024.

23 May 2025

Landslide work set to begin in autumn

Cliff stabilisation work below The Leas in Folkestone is due to start later this year ahead of the refurbishment of the Lower Leas Coastal Park play area.

A photograph of the original Lower Leas Coastal Park play area equipment.

22 May 2025

Fun for all promised at awesome play area

A major refurbishment of the district’s flagship play area has been given the green light by cabinet members.

A golf flag with the number four written on it in front of Folkestone's Harbour Arm.

20 May 2025

Fun and views at East Cliff Sports

A fantastic open-air sports facility on the district’s coastline has reopened for the season.

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