The Town Mayor’s Community Awards 2026
The Town Mayor of Folkestone, Councillor Jackie Meade, is delighted to welcome nominations for the ‘Town Mayor’s Community Awards’. These annual Awards provide an opportunity for the Mayor to show her appreciation to members of the community who have …
Town Mayor Of Folkestone’s Christmas Fund 2026
Since 1974 applications have been welcomed each year around this time from residents of Folkestone to apply to the Town Mayor of Folkestone’s Christmas Fund for assistance with their winter expenses. Prior to 1974 this was known as the …
Memorandum of Understanding for Grace Hill
Community Partners Sign Memorandum of Understanding for Grace Hill Project
The Grace Hill Steering Group has announced a significant milestone in its ongoing work, with a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) now formally signed by all community partners.
The agreement …
Battle of Britain Day Commemorations 2026
The Battle of Britain Day marks the anniversary of the major aerial engagement that took place on 15 September 1940 during the Battle of Britain, one of the most significant military campaigns of the Second World War. On this …
Victory Over Japan Day (VJ Day) 2026
Residents, veterans, civic leaders and community organisations gathered in Folkestone to mark the 81st anniversary of Victory over Japan (VJ) Day with a service of remembrance honouring those who served and sacrificed during the Second World War.
Eighty-one …
Message of Hope to the Nepalese Community
Message of Hope from Folkestone Town Council to the Nepalese Community
The Town Council extends its deepest sympathies to all those affected by the devastating landslides and flash floods on the Nepal-Tibet border. Our thoughts are with the …
Celebrating the Commonwealth Games in Folkestone!
Held every four years since 1930, the Games is an international sporting event for countries that are part of the Commonwealth of Nations, a voluntary association of 56 sovereign states which serves as a platform for cooperation and friendship.…
Canadian Memorial Service 2026
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 Wednesday 1 July.
A memorial service takes place each year …
Town Sunday Service 2026
This year’s Town Sunday Service was held in the Parish Church of St Mary and St Eanswythe on Sunday 28 June at 1030 hours where this year’s Mayor, Cllr Jackie Meade was officially named. The Service was led by …
The Town Mayor’s Raffle Prize Request 2026
“As Town Mayor of Folkestone for 2026-27, part of my role is to raise money for local charities.
I have held various charity events so far, such as a quiz night at the Museum and have many more planned …
