What’s happening to ‘Jock’s Pitch’ in Folkestone?
Residents and organisations in Folkestone are to be asked their views about the future use of the town’s East Cliff open space known as ‘Jock’s Pitch’. Folkestone & Hythe District…
‘Monumenta Romana’ to be part of the new North Downs Way Arts Trail in Dover
‘Monumenta Romana’ at Waldershare on the new North Downs Way Arts Trail (credit: Charles Holland Architects) A striking new public artwork in the grounds of the Waldershare Estate near Dover…
Thanet Council has key to the door of £750,000 Digital Centre
53-57 High Street Margate Photo: Thanet District Council A High Street building, formerly Store Twenty One is set to become MargateDigital centre. Work to help bring a large vacant property…
High hopes for Folkestone Leas lift plans after lottery bid success
Folkestone & Hythe District Council has welcomed news that the future of one of the area’s best-loved heritage sites is looking secure. The Folkestone Leas Lift has been awarded a…
Reptiles removed and clearance of Princes Parade development site begins
Folkestone and Hythe District Council has announced that vegetation is to be cleared from areas of the Princes Parade development site from this week following a successful phase of reptile…
Construction begins on new Anglican Church in Maidstone
Work has begun this week to prepare the site for a brand-new church and community centre to be built in the Springfield and Ringlestone Area of Maidstone. St Faith’s Centre…
Brighter and smarter and safer Maidstone Bus Station welcomed back
The Deputy Mayor Maidstone, Cllr Derek Mortimer cuts the ribbon Maidstone Bus Station was opened on Thursday 7 October 2021 ahead of welcoming customers back to a safer, brighter and…
New homes for rent in Folkestone aiming to be carbon neutral
The new homes A new development in Folkestone is setting the standard for future building in the district. The 30 homes, which will be built on the former Highview school…
Folkestone and Hythe MP pushing for new nuclear power station at Dungeness
Constituency matters… a weekly column by the Member of Parliament for Folkestone and Hythe, Damian Collins 13 October 2021. Migrant crossings from France Last week I attended the Conservative Party…
Project will reawaken the historic Maison Dieu in Dover
Dover District Council is seeking a main contractor for the Lottery funded restoration of the Maison Dieu in Dover. The Council is inviting expressions of interest from specialists in the…