News

The New Folkestone Remembrance Parade

Published: 24 Oct 24

Please find attached a poster for The New Folkestone Society Remembrance Society. Read More...

Trees of Love

Published: 21 Oct 24

Please find attached a poster with information on Pilgrim's Hospice Trees of Love Remembrance Carol Service. Read More...

Community Minibus For Hire

Published: 18 Oct 24

Please find attached a Press Release about Folkestone Town Council's Community Minibus for hire. Read More...

Highways Improvements In Your Local Area

Published: 18 Oct 24

Please find attached a Press Release about Highways Improvements in your local area. Read More...

Kent Advice Hub

Published: 11 Oct 24

Please find attached a flyer for Kent Advice Hub Read More...

Review of Folkestone Town Council Corporate Plan for 2025-2029

Published: 9 Oct 24

Please find attached a Press Release for the Review of Folkestone Town Council Corporate Plan for 2025-2029 Read More...

PCC's Consultation

Published: 2 Oct 24

Please find attached PCC’s consultation on the new Police and crime plan for residents. Read More...

Kent Prepared

Published: 2 Oct 24

Please find attached a poster from Kent and Medway Prepared Read More...

Nomination's For The Town Mayor’s Community Awards

Published: 2 Oct 24

Please find attached a Press Release for nominations for the Town Mayor's Community Awards Read More...

Town Mayor's Christmas Fund 2024

Published: 18 Sep 24

Please find attached information about the Town Mayor's Christmas Fund 2024. Please click the link to download the Application Form. Read More...

Battle of Britain Day Commemorations

Published: 16 Sep 24

Please find below a Press Release for the Battle of Britain Day Commemorations Read More...

Youth Festival of Remembrance 2024

Published: 6 Sep 24

Information and ticket booking for the Youth Festival of Remembrance 2024 Read More...

Mayor's Sunday Lunch

Published: 5 Sep 24

Please find attached a poster for the Mayor's Sunday Lunch Read More...

Battle of Britain Wreath Laying Service

Published: 15 Aug 24

Please find attached a poster for the Battle of Britain Wreath Laying Service. Read More...

Kent County Council's Local Transport Plan

Published: 31 Jul 24

Please find attached a flyer for Kent County Council's Public Consultation regarding the Local Transport Plan, taking place at the Town Hall. Read More...

FTC Corporate Plan Review

Published: 31 Jul 24

Help us shape the future! Read More...

VJ Day 2024

Published: 24 Jul 24

Please find attached a Press Release for VJ Day 2024 Read More...

Summer Traffic Management Measures

Published: 10 Jul 24

Please find attached a letter from Kent and Medway Resilience Forum about Summer traffic measures. Read More...

Canada Day Post Event Press Release

Published: 3 Jul 24

Please find attached a Post Event Press Release for Canada Day. Read More...

Canada Day

Published: 13 Jun 24

Please find attached a Press Release about upcoming Canada Day Read More...

Town Sunday

Published: 13 Jun 24

Please find attached a Press Release for upcoming Town Sunday Read More...

D-Day Beacon Lighting Post Event Press Release

Published: 12 Jun 24

Please find attached a Post Event Press Release for the D-Day Beacon Lighting Read More...

80th D-Day Service

Published: 10 Jun 24

Please find attached the Press Release for the 80th D-Day Service Read More...

Nepalese Community Centre Summer Fayre

Published: 30 May 24

Please find attached the Flyer for the Nepalese Community Centre Summer Fayre Read More...

Kent Food Hubs Healthy Start Veg Box

Published: 29 May 24

Please find attached a poster for Kent Food Hubs Healthy Start Veg Box Read More...

New Mayor 2024/25

Published: 24 May 24

Please find attached the Press Release for Mayor Making 2024/25 Read More...

Normandy D Day Service

Published: 18 Apr 24

Attached poster giving information on the Normandy D Day Service on 6th June at 11am. Read More...

Highways Improvement Plan

Published: 18 Apr 24

Please find attached a poster for the Folkestone Highways Improvement Plan Read More...

William Harvey Sunday

Published: 11 Apr 24

Please see attached a poster for William Harvey Sunday Read More...

Armed Forces Day

Published: 11 Apr 24

Please see attached the First Press Release for Armed Forces Day Read More...

Normandy D-Day Beacon Lighting

Published: 11 Apr 24

Please see attached a poster for the Normandy D-Day Beacon Lighting Read More...

Samuel Plimsoll

Published: 10 Apr 24

Please see attached poster for the Samuel Plimsoll Service Read More...

Postal Vote Return

Published: 28 Mar 24

Information on Voting by Post Read More...

Town Mayor's Community Awards

Published: 20 Mar 24

Attached is a Press Release from the recent Town Mayor's Community Awards. Read More...

Armed Forces Day 2024

Published: 15 Mar 24

Attached press release giving details of this year's Armed Forces Day on 30th June 2024. Read More...

Town and District Councillors Surgeries

Published: 28 Feb 24

See attached poster giving information on Councillor Surgeries. Read More...

Free Bystander Training

Published: 14 Feb 24

As part of the Safer Streets Initiative, free bystander training is being offered, to book tickets, scan the QR code on the attached information. Read More...

Folkestone Repairs Together

Published: 15 Jan 24

Information on Folkestone Repairs Together event to be held on 28th January. Read More...

Residents Are Invited To Give Their Views On The Draft Annual Budget 2024/25

Published: 21 Dec 23

Attached is the annual budget for the year 2024/25 to be agreed by Full Council on the 11th January 2024, the budget report shows the breakdown of costs and income resulting to the precept figure. Read More...

Christmas Message

Published: 21 Dec 23

Attached is a Christmas Message from the Worshipful Town Mayor of Folkestone, Cllr Belinda Walker. Read More...

Christmas Message

Published: 4 Dec 23

Attached is a Christmas Message from the Worshipful Town Mayor of Folkestone, Cllr Belinda Walker. Read More...

Fair Trade Press Release

Published: 4 Dec 23

Attached is a press release on the Town Council achieving Fair Trade status, we are looking for local residents, members of the community, businesses, schools, youth and faith groups to join a Steering Group, if you would like to join the group, please contact Vicky Deakin on vicky.deakin@folkestone-tc.gov.uk Read More...

Christmas Light Switch On - Press Release

Published: 21 Nov 23

Attached is the post event press release. Read More...

Road Closures - Christmas Light Switch On

Published: 16 Nov 23

Attached is a list of road closures taking place on Saturday 18th November for the Christmas Light Switch On. Read More...

Christmas Light Switch On - Weather Update

Published: 14 Nov 23

Given the current forecast for Folkestone’s weather on Saturday 18th November, please regularly check our social media pages for any updates / alerts in respect of the Christmas Lights Switch On event. Read More...

Christmas Light Switch On - Lantern Workshop

Published: 14 Nov 23

There’ll be a children’s crafting workshop running in the museum’s lower ground floor gallery on Saturday 18th November. Come along and make a Christmas lantern for the parade! The workshop runs from 10.30am to 12.30pm. Workshops are free, but a small £1 donation for materials is appreciated, and there’s no need to book. As the front of the Town Hall will be busy, please enter via the Cinema main door and exit via the rear door of the museum. Read More...

Town Clerk

Published: 10 Nov 23

The Town Clerk of Folkestone, Stephen Nash, has today, 10 November 2023, left the service of Folkestone Town Council and we would like to wish him well in his future career. For the immediate future, any questions or concerns should be addressed to Toni Brenchley, Deputy Town Clerk. Read More...

Christmas Light Switch On Update 2023

Published: 9 Nov 23

Attached are updated details for the Christmas Light Switch on event to be held on 18th November. Read More...

Polling District and Station Review

Published: 3 Oct 23

Attached is information from the Folkestone and Hythe District Council on the Review of Polling Districts, Places and Stations, responses by 17th November. Read More...

Folkestone Remembers 2023

Published: 2 Oct 23

Information on Remembrance Services in Folkestone. Read More...

Young Chef Competition

Published: 2 Oct 23

Information on the Young Chef Competition organised by the Rotary, further details attached. Read More...

How do Polling arrangements work for you?

Published: 2 Oct 23

Press release from Folkestone and Hythe District Council with regards to Polling stations in the district. Read More...

Cheriton Christmas Lights Fundraising event

Published: 28 Sep 23

A bingo night has been arrange for 11th November to raise funds for the Cheriton Christmas Lights. Further information on the attached poster. Read More...

Cheriton Christmas Light Switch On Event

Published: 28 Sep 23

Information on the Christmas Light Switch On Event in Cheriton on 25th November. Read More...

Town and District Councillors Surgeries

Published: 13 Sep 23

Information on surgeries being held by District and Town Councillors. Read More...

Maths Skills Training

Published: 23 Aug 23

Read More...

Folkestone and Hythe District Welfare Team

Published: 21 Aug 23

Folkestone and Hythe District Council's Welfare Team can help to offer support, guidance and connect you with relevant organisations, further information attached. Read More...

Household Support Fund

Published: 21 Aug 23

Funded by the Governments 'Household Support Fund' funding is available to help with rising costs of living. Closing date 14th September. Read More...

White Cliffs Community Railway Partnership Guided Walks

Published: 21 Aug 23

Information on guided walks offered by the White Cliffs Countryside Partnership Team. Read More...

All Day August

Published: 24 Jul 23

Free all day bus travel for Older and Disabled Person Bus Pass holders. Read More...

New Folkestone Society - History of Grace Hill Library Talk

Published: 15 Jun 23

See attached poster for information on a New Folkestone Society talk about the history of Grace Hill Library on 17th June. Read More...

Armed Forces Day 2023

Published: 17 May 23

Attached poster giving information on Armed Forces Day to be held on Sunday 25th June 2023. Read More...

Declaration of Election Results 2023

Published: 9 May 23

Attached is the declaration of result of poll for 2023. Read More...

Notice of Election and Situation of Polling Stations

Published: 24 Apr 23

Attached information on the local elections on 4th May - information on location of Polling Stations. Read More...

CIL Statement 22-23

Published: 24 Apr 23

Information on the Community Infrastructure Levy Statement 2022-23. Read More...

Repair Shop - April

Published: 13 Apr 23

Information on the next Repair Shop on 16th April at the Holy Trinity Church Hall. Read More...

Statement of Persons Nominated

Published: 5 Apr 23

Attached are Statements of Persons Nominated for all Wards in the Folkestone area for election on May 4th. Read More...

Notice of Election

Published: 17 Mar 23

Attached is the notice of Election due to take place on 4th May 2023. Read More...

Folkestone Repairs Together

Published: 13 Feb 23

The attached poster gives information on the Folkestone Repairs Together initiative. Read More...

The Electoral Commission - Voter ID Guide

Published: 16 Jan 23

There is a new legal requirement for all voters to have photo ID in order to vote in this years elections. The attached guide from the Electoral Commission gives further information. Read More...

Community Questions for the Folkestone and Hythe District Council

Published: 9 Jan 23

The attached press release gives information from the Folkestone and Hythe District Council with regards to community questions about temporary asylum accommodation District, the event will be streamed on YouTube on 27th January. Read More...

Cold Weather Press Release

Published: 6 Dec 22

Press Release from KCC regarding the upcoming cold weather. Read More...

Christmas Post Event Press Release

Published: 5 Dec 22

A press release regarding the Christmas Light Switch On Event 2022. Read More...

Town Mayors Community Awards

Published: 1 Dec 22

The Town Mayor of Folkestone, Councillor Nicola Keen, would like the opportunity to show her appreciation to members of the community who have done something particularly noteworthy in Folkestone within the past year. If you would like to nominate someone then please complete the attached form providing as much information as possible and, if appropriate, attach further supporting documents for consideration. Read More...

Town Mayors Christmas Fund 2022

Published: 1 Dec 22

Attached is the Christmas Fund Form for Folkestone Residents over the age of 75, hard copies are available from the Town Hall or by calling 01303 257946. Read More...

Updated Road Closures - Christmas Light Switch On

Published: 14 Nov 22

Attached is an updated list of road closures and times for the Christmas Light Switch on event on 19th November. Read More...

Christmas Light Switch On Update 2022

Published: 9 Nov 22

The exact location of the Firework firing zone is not being published for Health & Safety reasons, however if residents look to the sky towards East Folkestone at aprox 7.40pm they will have a fantastic visual experience. Read More...

Christmas Switch On 2022

Published: 18 Oct 22

Further details on the Christmas Light Switch On taking place on 19th November 2022. Please note that the Christmas Market on Guildhall Street is to be confirmed. Read More...

Christmas Fund 2022

Published: 5 Oct 22

Attached is information on the Christmas Fund for 2022. Read More...

Accession Proclamation

Published: 12 Sep 22

The Accession Proclamation is attached. Read More...

Support for Refugees

Published: 14 Apr 22

Ukrainians arriving in the district and their hosts now have access to a range of information to help during their stay. Attached is the guidance from District and County Council. The Government have also produced information, click on the link below. Read More...

The Queen's Platinum Jubilee Beacons

Published: 5 Apr 22

Attached poster advertising the lighting of the Beacons for Queen's Jubilee on 2nd June. Read More...

CIL Statement 20-21

Published: 4 Apr 22

Attached is the Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) Statement 2020-21 Read More...

CIL Statement 21-22

Published: 4 Apr 22

Attached is the Community Infrastructure Levy for 2021-22. Read More...

Community Safety Partnership Update

Published: 9 Mar 22

Attached is the Update from the Community Safety Partnership. Read More...

Ukraine Appeal

Published: 8 Mar 22

Attached is information on the Ukraine Appeal. Read More...

KCC Road Closure - Station Road

Published: 3 Mar 22

Attached information on the closure of Station Road. Read More...

Fairtrade Fortnight Press Release

Published: 2 Mar 22

Attached Press Release giving information on Fairtrade Fortnight. Read More...

KCC Supported Bus Services Consultation

Published: 24 Feb 22

Information from KCC on the consultation for changes to the Supported Bus Service, consultation closes on 20th April 2022. Read More...

Police Surgery at the Town Hall

Published: 10 Feb 22

The attached poster gives details on the Police Surgery at the Town Hall on 11th February 2022. Read More...

Helping the Homeless Fundraiser

Published: 9 Feb 22

Attached is a flyer giving details on a fundraising event to raise funds for Folkestone Rainbow Centre. Read More...

Road Maintenance - Cheriton High Street

Published: 2 Feb 22

Attached information from Kent County Council on road maintenance to be undertaken on Cheriton High Street. Read More...

Fairtrade Fortnight

Published: 12 Jan 22

Fairtrade’s Choose the World You Want Festival will return for a second year for Fairtrade Fortnight 2022. Further information attached. Read More...