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An image of the proposed garden town of Otterpool Park

4 Dec 2024

Agreement to bring forward Otterpool Park

A KEY step to bring forward the start of building for the Otterpool Park garden town is to be discussed by Folkestone and Hythe councillors.

Cllr Anita Jones holding a tree whip before its planted by volunteers

28 Nov 2024

Tree initiative branching out across the district

Hundreds of trees have been planted as part of an initiative led by the council’s chair.

A graphic representing a house with a heart drawn in the middle of it.

14 Nov 2024

Household support funding available to residents

Residents struggling to afford the essentials are being urged to apply for newly-available financial support.

A photograph of a generic no dog fouling sign.

13 Nov 2024

Two more residents fined for dog fouling

We want everyone to be able to enjoy open spaces in the district and to walk in our streets without fear of treading in dog fouling.

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