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News

Properties secured at Risborough Barracks in Shorncliffe taking shape.

13 Nov 2025

Affordable homes in district taking shape

Good progress continues to be made on schemes delivering 70 new affordable, green homes in the district.

A photograph of machinery carrying out beach management work.

12 Nov 2025

Whole load of lifting for district's coastline

Around 100,000 tonnes of shingle – the equivalent to 1,250 blue whales or 33,000 cars – will be recycled and regraded in the latest phase of beach management work.

Image of logo stating Your Councils Change is Coming

5 Nov 2025

Councils reveal draft business cases for new councils

Councils across Kent and Medway have published draft plans for the next steps in reorganising local government.

An image of the Folca building in Folkestone

5 Nov 2025

Folca 1 goes on sale

The Edwardian section of the Folca building in Folkestone town centre is going on the market.

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