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News

An image of three council staff members with the presents given to this year's Wish Upon A Star appeal

18 Dec 2025

Christmas is a time for giving

A bundle of thoughtful gifts will be shared to vulnerable children and young people in the district on Christmas Day thanks to a council initiative.

An image of the new cohort of members at the council's Youth Forum

8 Dec 2025

A new age for youth forum

A fresh cohort of students are helping shape the district’s future after joining the council’s youth forum.

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

8 Dec 2025

Coastal Park project moving forward

Some of the existing play equipment at the Lower Leas Coastal Park will be removed ahead of the fun zone’s highly anticipated refurbishment in 2026.

An image of the former Folkestone bus station area visualisation

3 Dec 2025

Folkestone - A Brighter Future latest updates

Find links here to project updates, the latest traffic management and details of how to sign up to the monthly newsletter.

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