Grants to Support Folkestone Projects
The abundance of clubs, groups and festivals happening in Folkestone make the Town a unique place to live. Throughout the year the Town Council runs a community grants scheme to support these varied groups and organisations. The scheme provides start …
Canada Day
The annual Canada Day Service in Folkestone which commemorates the 305 Canadian soldiers who died during WWI and are buried in the Shorncliffe Military Cemetery took place on Tuesday 1 July.
A memorial service takes place each year on or …
Folkestone Achieves Fairtrade Status For 3 More Years
Folkestone Town Council has again celebrated becoming a Fairtrade Community for 2025.
This milestone and significant achievement in attaining Fairtrade status for the town is down to the hard work and commitment of FTC Officers, Councillors and external partners & …
VE Day 80 Beacon Lighting
On Thursday 8th May 2025 on the 80th Anniversary of VE Day, Folkestone took part in the International Tribute and Beacon Lighting at the Bandstand, on The Leas.
Crowds gathered at the Bandstand to enjoy the entertainment provided by …
New Mayor Of Folkestone 2025-26
At the Annual Council Meeting, held on Tuesday 6 May in front of invited guests and dignitaries, the outgoing Mayor, Councillor Abena Akuffo-Kelly gave a farewell speech after a successful year having raised over £7,500 for her nominated charities (HomeStart
Play Area Reopened After Vandalism
Town Mayors Community Awards
Every year, around March, the Town Mayor of Folkestone has the privilege of awarding local people a Town Mayor’s Community Award. Previous recipients of this award have varied from volunteers of a local church to people working to support those …