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An image of the mermaid statue at Sunny Sands on a sunny day

14 May 2026

New bins, extra crews and e-bikes to tackle beach litter

Folkestone & Hythe District Council will be tackling litter this summer with new high capacity compactor bins, additional crews and the return of e bike collections at key coastal hotspots.

An artist's drawing of what Otterpool Park could look like

13 May 2026

Positive steps forward for Otterpool Park

A crucial part of the Otterpool Park development has been approved taking the project a step closer to delivery.

A residential house roof fitted with a row of large solar panels installed on dark mounting rails. The panels stretch across the upper slope of the roof beside a brick chimney stack. Below the panels, the roof is covered in red tiles, and part of a window

13 May 2026

Green investment continues for council homes

Folkestone & Hythe District Council has begun its first dedicated solar installation programme for council-owned homes.

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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