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A photograph of a sign pointing towards Sandgate Road car park, with the Christ Church Tower in the background.

16 Mar 2026

Folkestone ANPR trial comes to an end

The Sandgate Road car park in Folkestone will return to a traditional pay and display system following feedback on a trial using cameras.

A group photograph of those who attended the armed forces event in Cheriton, outside the Folkestone Nepalese Community Centre

13 Mar 2026

Working together for our brave veterans

Charities and organisations have pledged to further improve support for military veterans and active personnel at an event organised by Folkestone & Hythe District Council.

A photograph of the coastline taken from Seabrook beach, looking towards Romney Marsh on an overcast day.

6 Mar 2026

Beach management gets underway again

A beach management programme which successfully defended homes from Storm Goretti in January will resume next week.

A CGI image of how Middelburg Square in Folkestone will look as part of the Folkestone - A Brighter Future project.

3 Dec 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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