Whitfield urban expansion soars
Whitfield expansion from the air – Photo: Dover District Council – Twelve bird-themed street names have been approved by Dover District Council as the Whitfield urban expansion takes off. Building…
Vital lifesaving equipment installed at independent living schemes in Ashford
Pictured at the unveiling of the defibrillator at Danemore is, from l-r, Ashford Borough Council Chief Executive Tracey Kerly, residents Susanne Lynch and David Marsh, and Mayor of Tenterden, Cllr…
Historic Old High Street in Folkestone forced to close over reports of building risk
View of the Old High Street road closure in Folkestone Photo: Ray Duff – Story and photo by Ray Duff – Part of Folkestone’s historic Old High Street had to…
Former garage site in Dover transformed into 16 studio flats for people facing homelessness
A former garage site in Dover has been transformed into 16 studio flats to provide interim housing for local people facing homelessness. The development has been built by Dover District…
Rocking Horse Hospital included in Stephenson Brothers sustainable workshop and museum plans in Ashford
The award-winning architecture practice, Hollaway Studio, has designed a sustainable new workshop and museum for world-renowned rocking horse makers, Stevenson Brothers, replacing a former petrol filling station on a brownfield…
Council to answer questions on use of asylum seeker accommodation in Folkestone and Hythe
Folkestone & Hythe District Council is seeking questions from the local community for a virtual community event about the use of accommodation in the district to temporarily house those seeking…
New-build flats to provide more affordable homes in Dover
Six new-build flats are being bought by Dover District Council to provide more affordable homes for local people to rent. The two-bedroom flats on Castle Avenue in Dover are under…
Home energy grants available now in Ashford
Are you eligible for help from the Sustainable Warmth programme which helps to fund home energy improvements for Ashford households most likely to be struggling with energy bills and the…
Stunning property overlooking River Medway is one-of-a-kind
Hollaway Studio, who were architects for the world’s first multi-storey skatepark – F51, in Folkestone and named one of the “10 coolest new buildings to gawp at this year” by…
Ashford council helping residents with Cost of Living Crisis
Published: 21/10/2022 The cost of living crisis is affecting so many so Ashford Borough Council would like to hear how it might be able to help you and your family.…