Proposed Town Council Budget 2026-2027
Folkestone Town Council (FTC) is committed to improving and enhancing the Town of Folkestone in an environmentally sustainable manner, having regard to the identified needs and wishes of all sections of the community, whilst delivering the Town Council’s vision …
The Town Mayor’s Christmas Message 2025
Firstly, I would love to say Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to you all. What a year 2025 has been. Whether you’ve had an amazing year or a more challenging one, as it draws to an end …
The Town Mayor’s Year 6 Christmas Carol Concert 2025
Each year the Town Mayor of Folkestone holds a Christmas Carol Concert for all Year Six Primary School children within Folkestone, held at the St Mary & St Eanswythe Church, The Bayle.
This year, the Town Mayor, Cllr Lucy McGirr …
The Town Mayor’s Christmas Card Competition 2025
The Worshipful Town Mayor of Folkestone, Councillor Lucy McGirr, invited students in year groups 7 and 8 at local secondary schools to design a picture reflecting ‘Festive Folkestone’ for this year’s annual Christmas card, which will be sent out to …
Remembrance in Folkestone 2025
Each year Remembrance events are held around the Country to ensure that we never forget the cost of peace. It is a time to remember those who sacrificed their lives, the families of those that endured unbearable losses and the …
The Town Mayor’s Raffle Prize Request 2025
“As Town Mayor of Folkestone for 2025-26, part of my role is to raise money for local charities.
I have held various charity events so far, such as an afternoon tea event and a quiz night.
At my charity …
Christmas Lights Big Switch On 2025
Folkestone Town Council invite you to the annual festive parade and Big Switch On event scheduled for
Saturday 22 November 2025, Folkestone Town Centre from 1:00pm
We are pulling out all the stops to ensure that Folkestone residents have …
The Giving Tree 2025
Folkestone Town Council is proud to present
The Giving Tree
Running from 28 October 2025 – 29 November 2025
Each year families fleeing domestic abuse face upheaval and hardship as they try to rebuild their lives. Rising …
1RGR Freedom of the Town of Folkestone Parade
1RGR Freedom of the Town of Folkestone Parade
Post Event Press Release
On Sunday 12th October at 9.15am, a ceremonial event and parade were held for The First Battalion, the Royal Gurkha Rifles (1RGR), as …
The Town Mayor’s Christmas Fund 2025
Are you over 75? Are you a resident of Folkestone? If you answer yes to these questions, you may be eligible to apply for the Town Mayor’s Christmas Fund, keep reading for further information.
Since 1974 applications have been …