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A stock photo of a blue door and a wall with graffiti, representing an empty and derelict building.

12 Nov 2026

Bringing empty units back to life

The ongoing renewal of the district’s high streets and town centres has been further boosted by a £1.06m central government grant.

Ladies brick toilet block with bright sky behind it and seagull flying above

5 Nov 2026

Toilets at Lydd-on-Sea open all year round

The Lade car park public toilets at Lydd-on-Sea will now be available all year round thanks to a partnership between the council and a neighbouring business.

A photograph of a blue mechanical vehicle on the beach.

3 Nov 2026

Providing excellent coastal flood protection

Beach management work which helps protect coastal properties from a storm likely to occur once in every 200 years (1:200) begins this week.

A CGI image of how Middelburg Square in Folkestone will look as part of the Folkestone - A Brighter Future project.

13 May 2025

Folkestone - A Brighter Future updates

Find out the latest about the project shaping Folkestone town centre into a safer, greener and more welcoming place to spend time.

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