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Mike Bailey, Karen Piper, Cllr Jim Martin, Gill Jenkins, Elaine Cox, Susan Priest, Andy Blaszkowicz, Cllr Rebecca Shoob, Gill Butler in a group photo outside.

29 Jul 2026

Top rating for council's housing standards

Folkestone & Hythe District Council has been recognised as one of the country’s best performing council housing landlords.

Dylan stands in front pointing to his poster design on the side of the lorry

21 Jul 2026

Designer Dylan wins poster competition

A 13-year-old from Littlestone has put his design talents to work encouraging the district’s residents and visitors to put their litter in the bin.

Image shows map of Kent divided into four unitary council areas.

16 Jul 2026

Ministers decide future shape of Kent and Medway's councils

Government ministers have decided Kent and Medway will be served by four completely new councils from April 2028.

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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