Dymchurch Parish News

15/06/2026

11/06/2026

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05/06/2026

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01/06/2026

01/06/2026

Date for the Diary: The Parish Council are please to confirm that Living History Workshops will once again be providing FREE craft workshops on the seawall during August. Proposed workshop dates are in the picture below and subject to change.

19/05/2026

Openreach - Temporary Road Closure - Lympne Hill, Lympne - 20th July 2026 (Folkestone and Hythe District)

Due to works planned to be undertaken by Openreach, it will be necessary to close part of Lympne Hill, Lympne, from 20th July 2026 with estimated completion by 21st July 2026.

Lympne Hill, Lympne, will be closed approximately 55m South of the junction of Aldington Road, between the hours of 08:00 and 18:00 only, to the extent indicated by signs and barriers on site.

The alternative route for any Northbound through traffic is via Lympne Hill, West Hythe Road, Burmarsh Road, A259 Dymchurch Road, A259 Scanlons Bridge, A261 London Road, C564 From Lympne Town Boundary To A261 London Road and Aldington Road.

The alternative route for any Southbound through traffic is via Aldington Road, C564 From Lympne Town Boundary To A261 London Road, A261 London Road, A259 Military Road, A259 Red Lion Square, A259 Dymchurch Road, Burmarsh Road, West Hythe Road and Lympne Hill.

Boundary To A261 London Road, Aldington Road

Pedestrian access will be maintained during the works.

The closure is required for the safety of the public and workforce while allowing fibre works to be carried out, works are undertaken by Openreach.

For the most up to date information on these works please visit: https://one.network/?tm=GB149849431

For information regarding this closure please contact Openreach, who will be able to assist with the scope of these works.

The Kent County Council Highways Helpline phone number is: 03000 418181

19/05/2026

Openreach - Temporary Road Closure - Hope All Saints, St Mary In The Marsh - 21st July 2026 (Folkestone and Hythe District)
Due to works planned to be undertaken by Openreach, it will be necessary to close part of Hope All Saints, St Mary In The Marsh, from 21st July 2026 with estimated completion by 22nd July 2026.

Hope All Saints, St Mary In The Marsh, will be closed approximately 70m West of Hope Lane, between the hours of 08:00 and 18:00 only, to the extent indicated by signs and barriers on site.

The alternative route for any through traffic is via Hope All Saints, Ashford Road, A259 High Street, A259 Dymchurch Road, St Marys Road, Lane From Junction With Turnagate Cottage To Hope Lane and vice versa.

Pedestrian access will be maintained during the works.

The closure is required for the safety of the public and workforce while allowing fibre works to be carried out, works are undertaken by Openreach.
For the most up to date information on these works please visit: https://one.network/?tm=GB149849792

For information regarding this closure please contact Openreach, who will be able to assist with the scope of these works.

The Kent County Council Highways Helpline phone number is: 03000 418181

12/05/2026

NEW DOG-WALKING MAP LAUNCHES AS PAWS FOR THOUGHT EVENT RETURNS

Dog owners across the district are being encouraged to make the most of the outdoors this summer with the launch of an updated dog-walking map.

Available on the Folkestone & Hythe District Council website, the map brings together key information on dog friendly places. It also details where seasonal restrictions are in place between 1 May and 30 September.

As a dog friendly district, the council has again teamed up with Folkestone RSPCA to run a free Paws for Thought community day in Radnor Park, Folkestone, on Sunday 7 June (10am–3pm).

It will include stalls, a boot sale, an agility course and a dog show.

Council officers from environmental enforcement and community safety will also be there to offer advice and support to pet owners.

Councillor Mike Blakemore, Folkestone & Hythe District Council Cabinet Member for Community and Collaboration, said: “Our improved dog‑walking map helps residents and visitors enjoy the district when they are walking their pets. It has clear guidance on seasonal restrictions.

“While some seasonal restrictions are necessary, there are still plenty of fantastic places including coastal and countryside locations where dogs can enjoy the fresh air and feel the sand under their paws.

“As a dog owner myself I am very much looking forward to our second Paws for Thought event bringing the local community together to enjoy the activities and highlighting the support available for dog owners.”

The boot sale as part of the Paws for Thought day is being organised by Folkestone RSPCA, with pitches available to pre‑book by emailing [email protected]. Pitches cost £10 per car and £15 per van.

Local dog friendly businesses that would like a stall can email [email protected] for details.

07/05/2026

Kent County Council - Temporary Road Closure - Botolphs Bridge Road, Hythe - 29th June 2026 (Folkestone and Hythe District)

Due to works planned to be undertaken by Kent County Council, it will be necessary to close part of Botolphs Bridge Road, Hythe, from 29th June 2026 with estimated completion by 4th July 2026.

Botolphs Bridge Road, Hythe, will be closed 50m either side of Rock Cottage, to the extent indicated by signs and barriers on site.

The alternative route for any through traffic is via Botolphs Bridge Road, A259 Dymchurch Road, A259 Hythe Road, Burmarsh Road, Donkey Street, Lower Wall Road and vice versa.

Pedestrian access will be maintained during the works.

The closure is required for the safety of the public and workforce while allowing drainage works to be carried out, works are undertaken by Kent County Council.

For the most up to date information on these works please visit: https://one.network/?tm=GB149193314

For information regarding this closure please contact Kent County Council, who will be able to assist with the scope of these works.

The Kent County Council Highways Helpline phone number is: 03000 418181