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News

A polling station sign on a fence in the countryside.

23 Apr 2024

Changes to dropping off postal vote process

Anyone planning to drop off their postal vote at the Civic Centre or one of the district’s polling stations is being reminded of changes in the process.

Two games of tennis being played at East Cliff Sports with The Warren in the background.

19 Apr 2024

East Cliff ready for summer of sport

What could be better than having sporting fun surrounded by amazing views of the coast and cliffs?

An image of beach management taking place along the coast

10 Apr 2024

Coastline protection work set to begin

Beach management work helping to protect more than 3,000 homes and businesses along the coast from flooding is to start next week.

Two people in wheelchairs cutting a ribbon in front of the new Changing Places toilet in Folkestone.

28 Mar 2024

Changing Places toilets 'to make huge difference'

The first of three new Changing Places toilets in the district has been officially opened.

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.

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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