Hundreds visit Folkestone and Hythe MP’s Jobs Fair
Constituency matters… a weekly column by the Member of Parliament for Folkestone and Hythe, Damian Collins 29 January 2022 As we emerge from the COVID-19 pandemic it is encouraging to…
At last Government begins to recognise harm being done to countryside
The Country Land and Business Association (CLA) has welcomed the Government’s new plan to tackle fly-tipping and waste crime. CLA South East represents thousands of farmers, landowners and rural businesses…
Kent Liberal Democrats condemn proposed hike in school Travel Saver Pass
Liberal Democrats in Folkestone and Hythe have condemned the proposed increased in Kent Travel Saver Passes. Cllr Mike Sole (Canterbury South) said, “This year families are facing huge increases in…
Lib Dems calculate Folkestone & Hythe homeowners face £611 hike to energy bills
Folkestone & Hythe is set to be hit hard by the expected rise in energy bills in April, new figures have revealed. Analysis by the Liberal Democrats shows that the…
Folkestone and Hythe MP takes a sneak peek at F51
F51 sports park nearing completion Constituency matters… a weekly column by the Member of Parliament for Folkestone and Hythe, Damian Collins 19 January 2022 Royal Navy Earlier this week the…
Protesters call for MP to withdraw support for ‘protest bill’ outside Folkestone Tory Office
Protestors gathered outside Damian Collins MP’s Folkestone office on Tuesday to oppose the Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Bill which is currently being heard in the House of Lords. Authoritarianism…
Folkestone & Hythe MP reports excitement over Pie and Mash Shop
Constituency matters… a weekly column by the Member of Parliament for Folkestone and Hythe, Damian Collins 14 January 2022. Energy price rises This winter I know that many people are…
Jail for Ashford man over controlling and coercive behaviour towards woman
A jail term has been imposed on a man from Ashford who engaged in controlling and coercive behaviour towards a woman. Matthew Case, 38, was investigated by Kent Police after…
Folkestone and Hythe MP backing ‘Plan B’
Constituency matters… a weekly column by the Member of Parliament for Folkestone and Hythe, Damian Collins 7 January 2022. I would like to send my best wishes to all readers…
Witnesses to ‘stabbing’ in Folkestone urged to come forward
Detectives are appealing for witnesses to come forward following a serious assault in Folkestone. The incident happened on Thursday 23 December 2021 at approximately 5pm on Dover Road. The victim,…