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  • Trial markets planned for Folkestone

    A host of new trial markets will be popping up in Folkestone town centre as part of the Folke About Town series and the wider market improvement programme in the town.

    Published: 16 August 2024

    People sitting outside Folca enjoying the Folkestone Food Festival in August 2024.
  • Safer Streets support for nights out

    Evenings spent in Folkestone can be better enjoyed by residents and visitors thanks to new measures introduced as part of the Safer Streets scheme.

    Published: 14 August 2024

    An image of the community safety logo alongside the safer streets logo
  • Green fingered gardeners commended

    Blooming marvellous council tenants and leaseholders have been recognised for their outstanding efforts at the annual gardening competition.

    Published: 13 August 2024

    Florence Dray, one of the winners of the garden competition stands in her front garden
  • The future of Romney Marsh Visitor Centre

    The Romney Warren Nature Reserve is to remain open to be enjoyed whilst the long-term future of the closed visitor centre and café are being decided.

    Published: 8 August 2024

    An image of the Romney Marsh Visitor Centre (RMVC) with views of the car park and green area
  • Drop-in event for Folkestone Sports Centre staff

    Staff who lost their jobs when Folkestone Sports Centre closed last week are invited to a drop-in support event at the council’s Civic Centre in Castle Hill Avenue on Friday (9 August 2024).

    Published: 6 August 2024

    An image of the Folkestone Sports Centre sign
  • Reaction to Folkestone Sports Centre closure

    We are very sorry that the charitable trust running Folkestone Sports Centre has had to take the difficult decision to close and call in administrators.

    Published: 31 July 2024

    An image of the F&HDC logo
  • Support to tackle decline in wildlife and plants

    The fifth anniversary of Folkestone & Hythe District Council’s declaration of a Climate and Ecological Emergency has been marked with a pledge to continue work to boost biodiversity.

    Published: 30 July 2024

    Two bright pink pyramidal orchids in field of long grass

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