Public Consultations | Have Your Say!
As an elected Town Council, we feel it is important to encourage local engagement at all available opportunities. This page includes details of open consultations and recently closed ones that are waiting to be implemented.
The Sports Trust is a not-for-profit charity that work across schools, sports clubs and the local community to dismantle barriers to sports participation.
Recognising sport and exercise as powerful tools, as well as essential components for social improvement, and a healthy and united society.
Help The Sports Trust to provide a better experience for our community by taking their Moving Forward Survey 2026.
To find out more about The Sports Trust, and what they offer in the local area, please click on their logo to visit the website.
For the first time, hundreds of thousands of children will be eligible to vote in the next general election at age 16, the biggest change to the franchise in half a century – yet just one in five children say politicians listen to them.
That’s why the Children’s Commissioner is doing a final survey, The Big Future, to talk to a million children, to listen to them. And to find out about what it’s like to be a child today.
The Children’s Commissioner is asking children about the changes children want to see in their communities, their biggest concerns, and their hopes for the future. More than anything, the Children’s Commissioner wants to know what children think a good childhood should look like, now and in the future.
To take part in the survey please click here.
Baroness Louise Casey of Blackstock, Chair of the Independent Commission on Adult Social Care, introduces The Big Conversation on Care.
The Big Conversation on Care is a chance for everyone in England to have their say on the future of adult social care.
Adult social care affects millions of people across the country. It supports older people, disabled people and people with long-term health conditions with a wide range of everyday tasks, helping them to live independently and safely.
However, the reality is that adult social care is not working well enough for many people, and change is needed to ensure that those who need support can get it.
Local communities are being urged to take part in an online conversation focusing on the values and principles we shuld expect from a care system and who should be eligible for support.
Running until November, the conversation platform, where suggestions can be made and voted on, can be found by clicking here.
Alternatively, please scan the QR code below
Kent County Council (KCC) is urging residents to help secure the return of international rail services to Ashford and Ebbsfleet by taking part in a short survey demonstrating demand directly to rail operators.
No international trains have stopped in Kent since 2020 when Eurostar withdrew services from Ashford and Ebbsfleet leaving communities disconnected.
Restoring direct international rail links between Kent and mainland Europe remains a top priority for KCC and partners, and there is now a genuine opportunity to make this happen.
However, before committing to new services, operators need clear evidence that people in Kent will use them.
A survey has been created by local campaign group Bring Back Euro Trains. It takes just three minutes to complete and asks people to consider their ideal journey and provide information on:
Almost 14,000 people have already registered their interest, and KCC is encouraging even more potential passengers to take part in the survey to convince operators that stopping in Kent is good for their businesses.
Anyone who would use international rail services from Kent is encouraged to complete the survey and help demonstrate that Ashford and Ebbsfleet should once again be served by international trains.
Take three minutes to complete this short survey and help bring international rail services back to Kent.
Shaping the Future of Grace Hill
Folkestone Town Council is exploring how best to secure the long-term future of 2 Grace Hill, the former library building now owned by the Town Council.
In 2026, the Council acquired Grace Hill to ensure this important historic building remained in community ownership and could continue to serve local people for generations to come.
Working with partners and stakeholders, the Council is developing a vision that could include:
– The return of library services in the future.
– Community and voluntary sector spaces.
– Cultural, creative and educational activities.
– Public services and community facilities.
– The restoration and protection of a significant local landmark.
As plans develop, we are keen to hear residents’ views on the opportunities and priorities for Grace Hill.
Investing in Grace Hill’s Future
Bringing a historic building back into active community use takes time and careful planning.
Alongside efforts to secure external funding and grants, some local investment may be needed to support essential maintenance and security.
Local investment can also strengthen applications for larger grants and funding opportunities.
What Happens Next?
The feedback received through this consultation will help Councillors understand community priorities and inform future decisions about investment in Grace Hill. Responses will be considered as part of the Council’s budget-setting process and the ongoing development of plans for the building.
Closing date for responses: 27 November 2026
The link to the online survey can be found below.
Paper copies are available from the Town Hall, 1-2 Guildhall Street, Folkestone, CT20 1DY
Email responses to: consultation@folkestone-tc.gov.uk
Please click here to complete the Community Survey and have your say on the future of Grace Hill.
To stay up to date as the Grace Hill project develops, please find our dedicated page here.
Kent Fire and Rescue Service (KFRS), are asking residents and businesses across the county for their views on the level of Council Tax they’d be prepared to pay towards their fire and rescue service for 2027/28.
KFRS services are vital for keeping our communities safe, and Council Tax is a significant source of funding for KFRS — currently covering around 66p in every £1 of the service’s day-to-day budget.
Their short survey takes just five minutes to complete and closes on 15 January 2027.
To complete the survey please click here.
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Folkestone Town Council is closed from 24th December for the holidays and will reopen on Monday 5th January, with the Town Hall reopening on Tuesday 6th January with the usual opening times of 10am – 4pm. Please note that Folkestone Museum will reopen on Saturday 3rd January.
In the case of an emergency, such as a threat to health and safety, please call the Folkestone and Hythe District Council emergency number on 0300 003 0247.
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