Latest news

  • A new age for youth forum

    A fresh cohort of students are helping shape the district’s future after joining the council’s youth forum.

    Published: 8 December 2025

    An image of the new cohort of members at the council's Youth Forum
  • Backing volunteers with right support

    Folkestone & Hythe District Council has reaffirmed its commitment to local volunteers and community groups supporting residents.

    Published: 2 December 2025

    A photograph of an empty council chamber, from the chair's position, at the Civic Centre in Folkestone.
  • Councils send proposals for new councils to ministers

    Proposals for the preferred number of new councils needed for Kent and Medway, and the geographical areas they should cover, have been submitted to the government today (Friday 28 November).

    Published: 28 November 2025

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  • Talking about what matters to you

    Suggestions for topics to be discussed by Folkestone & Hythe District Council’s overview and scrutiny committee in 2026/27 are now being welcomed.

    Published: 27 November 2025

    A photograph of the Civic Centre at sunset.
  • Three unitary option backed by Folkestone & Hythe

    Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) in east Kent should be delivered by joining together the council areas covered by Folkestone & Hythe with those of Dover, Thanet, Ashford and Canterbury.

    Published: 20 November 2025

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