District Councillors Unite to Support Grace Hill
Folkestone’s District Councillors Unite to Support the Future of the
Grace Hill Building
Folkestone Town Council is pleased to confirm that District Councillors have collectively pledged
their support for the Grace Hill building, following its acquisition by Folkestone Town Council …
Environmental Project Funding 2026
Apply for up to £6,000 to support your environmental work!
Kent Community Foundation supports organisations to make a positive difference in their communities across Kent and Medway.
They are inviting environmental groups to apply for grants of up to £6,000 …
Folkestone Celebrates William Harvey Sunday 2026
Folkestone marked William Harvey Sunday on 7 June with a commemorative event celebrating the life and legacy of one of England’s most significant medical pioneers at the William Harvey Statue on The Leas.
The event, organised by Folkestone …
Folkestone Commemorates Normandy D Day 2026
Folkestone paid tribute on 6th June to the courage and sacrifice of Allied forces who took part in the D-Day landings, with a dignified commemorative service held at the Garden of Remembrance.
The ceremony brought together civic …
Folkestone Town Council Secures Freehold of 2 Grace Hill
Folkestone Town Council (FTC) is pleased to announce that, following positive and constructive negotiations with Kent County Council (KCC), it has successfully completed the acquisition of the freehold of 2 Grace Hill.
This landmark agreement ensures that a valued …
New Mayor of Folkestone 2026-27
At the Annual Council Meeting, held on Tuesday 5 May, in front of invited guests and dignitaries, the outgoing Mayor, Councillor Lucy McGirr gave a farewell speech after a successful year having raised over £3,100 for her nominated charities (East …
FTC and KCC Reach Agreement for 2 Grace Hill, Folkestone
Folkestone Town Council are delighted to confirm that agreement has been reached, subject to
contract, to acquire 2 Grace Hill, Folkestone – securing the long-term future of this much-loved
building as a community asset.
After Kent County Council confirmed early …
The Town Mayor’s Community Awards 2025/26
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 …
Armed Forces Day 2026!
ARMED FORCES DAY FOLKESTONE 2026 – FREE FAMILY FUN DAY WITH AIR DISPLAYS
on Saturday 27th June
10am – 6pm THE LEAS BANDSTAND, ARENA AREA & THE LEAS, CT20 2XL
Folkestone Town Council are proud and delighted …
Armed Forces Day 2026 Sponsorship Opportunity
Armed Forces Day in Folkestone, is now in its 14th year and is one of the largest one day shows in the area attracting more than 50,000 visitors.
Taking place on Saturday 27 June 2026, Folkestone Armed Forces Day …
