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Image shows guests who had to leave the Hotel Burstin in Folkestone following a fire being helped by council staff

20 Sep 2026

Residents have to leave homes after hotel fire

Residents living near to the fire-damaged Grand Burstin Hotel in Folkestone have been relocated for safety reasons.

An image of Grace Hill Folkestone Library

18 Sep 2026

Council signs up to support Grace Hill Project

The Grace Hill Steering Group has announced a significant milestone in its ongoing work, with a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) now formally signed by all community partners.

A photograph of the Civic Centre at sunset.

11 Sep 2026

Making sure support gets to the right people

Over £1.25m of funds claimed fraudulently or in error has been identified in the past year.

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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