Latest news

  • Major boost for Ship Street project

    A project to transform a brownfield site in Folkestone into a high-quality, housing-led development has received a £2.5m boost from central government.

    Published: 9 October 2023

    An image of proposed plans for Ship Street in Folkestone
  • Anger over water company's performance

    The leader of Folkestone & Hythe District Council has responded angrily after two reports revealed the district’s wastewater company is the most complained about in the country.

    Published: 9 October 2023

    Photograph shows empty beach at St Mary's Bay with sea in the distance.
  • District's mobile food service sets off

    A new service providing a mobile foodbank and pantry service for areas of the Folkestone, Hythe and Romney Marsh district has taken to the road.

    Published: 5 October 2023

    Folkestone and Hythe district councillor Mike Blakemore cuts an orange ribbon at the door of the mobile food van to officially launch the service.
  • Blooming marvellous gardeners celebrated

    Green-fingered council tenants and leaseholders in Folkestone & Hythe have been recognised for their colourful efforts at an annual gardening competition.

    Published: 15 September 2023

    Gillian Jenkins, Alison Sullivan, the Mayor of Hythe and Elaine Cox pose for a photo at the garden competition awards ceremony
  • Council responds to family hub consultation

    Folkestone & Hythe District Council has expressed concerns over plans to design new family hub services and remove funding for local youth clubs in Kent.

    Published: 8 September 2023

    A photograph of an empty council chamber in Folkestone, with seats and benches in focus.
  • Find the paw-fect places for your pup

    Dog owners in the district are being encouraged to discover the best places for their pets to walk, woof and wag this summer.

    Published: 2 August 2023

    An image showing a dogs on lead stencil