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A photograph of the damage caused to the breakwater in Folkestone by Storm Goretti in January 2026.

6 Aug 2026

Breakwater repair work agreed by council

A breakwater damaged by Storm Goretti is to be repaired.

An image of three children climbing on new play equipment at the Lower Leas Coastal Park in Folkestone.

31 Jul 2026

Head down for play area's official opening

An exciting new era for the Lower Leas Coastal Park play area in Folkestone has begun.

Mike Bailey, Karen Piper, Cllr Jim Martin, Gill Jenkins, Elaine Cox, Susan Priest, Andy Blaszkowicz, Cllr Rebecca Shoob, Gill Butler in a group photo outside.

29 Jul 2026

Top rating for council's housing standards

Folkestone & Hythe District Council has been recognised as one of the country’s best performing council housing landlords.

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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