Kent Fire and Rescue Service (KFRS) is preparing to launch a 12-week public consultation on major restructuring proposals aimed at tackling shifting modern risks, such as wildfires, whilst managing tightening…
An important step towards bringing an iconic Folkestone building back into public use is to be made next week. Folca 2 – the Art Deco section of a former department…
Ever notice how when one street gets parking restrictions, the next street over suddenly becomes a chaotic game of automotive Tetris? Folkestone & Hythe District Council is looking to fix…
The Planning Inspectorate has rejected a major appeal by Hodson Developments to modify or discharge 122 planning obligations at the Chilmington Green site in Ashford. This decision ensures that the…
Significant progress is being made on the redevelopment of Folkestone’s iconic Folca building, with plans for a state-of-the-art medical centre and commercial hub moving into the final stages. A full…
Folkestone & Hythe District Council will next week consider a comprehensive funding strategy designed to revitalize local swimming facilities and secure their long-term future. A key proposal involves a one-off…
Photo caption: From L-R, ABC Leader Cllr Noel Ovenden and ward members Kate Leavey and Lyn Suddards are joined by Jenner Director Dean Elvidge for a groundbreaking ceremony at the…
Library image Aug 2025-SCOPIX – The people have spoken, and their voices have been heard! In a resounding victory for the community and local conservation, all development plans for the…
Library image: The former Debenhams store on Sandgate Road in 2023 Jackson Civil Engineering has confirmed work is about to begin on the Sandgate Road pedestrian area as part of…
Folca 2 building – Scopix Library image Exciting changes are on the horizon for Folca, a prominent building in the heart of Folkestone town centre after Folkestone & Hythe District…
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