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Folkestone's brighter future is halfway there
A £22m project to regenerate Folkestone town centre is now more than halfway complete.
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Looking forward with balanced 2026/27 budget
Folkestone & Hythe District Council’s 2026/27 budget – the third in succession not to be funded from general reserves – has been approved.
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First preview of new Coastal Park play area
Folkestone’s Lower Leas Coastal Park play area has delighted two generations of children over the past quarter of a century.
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Welcome for more freight to go on trains
Investment enabling thousands of tonnes of freight heading across the Channel to be carried by rail again has been welcomed by Folkestone & Hythe District Council.
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Delivering affordable green homes at Risborough
Folkestone & Hythe District Council is celebrating a major milestone as the first council tenants move into new affordable rent homes at the Risborough Barracks development.
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Join workshops to support Folkestone's town of culture bid
Bringing together the local community to help tell the rich and unique cultural story of Folkestone is the focus of open events being held in the town.
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Getting parking policy right in the district
Feedback on a new joined-up approach to the implementation of Controlled Parking Zones (CPZs) across the district is being invited.
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Scheme supporting those who need it most
An improved council tax reduction scheme which will further help working age, low-income households will come into effect in April.
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Have your say on local government reorganisation
Government ministers have launched a consultation on the future number of councils in Kent and Medway and the areas they should cover.
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Council commitment to affordable homes continues
Six new homes are to be provided by the council in the rural village of Lyminge as part of a pledge to create more affordable, energy efficient homes in the district.
