Dozens of Folkestone residents forced from their homes following a major blaze at the iconic Grand Burstin Hotel have finally been allowed to return. Families living in 90 flats at…
Ninety residents were evacuated from Pavilion Court on Marine Terrace after safety inspectors raised concerns that a basement fire in the nearby Hotel Burstin early on Saturday, 19 September 2026,…
A comprehensive five-year action plan has been set out to transform housing support, prevent homelessness, and tackle rough sleeping across the borough. Aligning directly with national objectives to end homelessness,…
Folkestone & Hythe District Council has purchased a brand-new block of flats in central Folkestone specifically to support local residents facing homelessness. These eight, two-bedroomed homes are designed to provide…
Good progress continues to be made on schemes delivering 70 new affordable, green homes in the Folkestone and Hythe district. The construction of 20 flats and six houses is currently…
Folkestone & Hythe District Council Cabinet members have given an enthusiastic green light to a major proposal of investing £5 million to dramatically expand the council’s stock of temporary accommodation.…
The battle to end homelessness and rough sleeping has just got a phenomenal £434,000 injection! Announced today (Friday, October 10) on World Homelessness Day, this fantastic government grant is set…
Canterbury City Council has activated its Severe Weather Emergency Protocol (SWEP) today, Thursday, June 19, as temperatures continue to climb. This vital support will stay in place over the coming…
Image: F&HDC The team – left to right (front to back) are, Cllr Rebecca Shoob – F&HDC Cabinet Member for Housing and Homelessness, Steve Grimshaw – NUE Strategic Programme Manager…
Cllr Mel Dawkins, Alan Baldock and Pip Hazelton standing in front of ‘Elvis house’ Photo: Canterbury City Council A three-bedroom house at the end of St Peter’s Place, will see…
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