Folkestone & Hythe District Council

10/06/2026

A glimpse of that summer sun is heading our way 🌥️

Who else is excited?

📍 Oaklands Park and Bandstand in Hythe

10/06/2026

🗳️ A vacancy for a councillor has arisen at Swingfield Parish Council ⤵️

casual vacancy, elections

09/06/2026

What a wonderful evening of celebration! 👏

💞 Volunteers from across the district, who change lives and bring communities together, gathered to be recognised for their acts of kindness and dedication.

🏆 And what remarkable stories were heard by those attending our Excellence in Volunteering awards at the Folkestone's Harbour Church.

💡 If you’re inspired to start your volunteering journey why not visit Kent Coast Volunteering to make the first step ➡️ www.kcv.org.uk

09/06/2026

This Folkestone resident didn’t pay their fines but did pay the cost of ignoring them 🛻

After clocking up 20 unpaid penalty notices for overstaying permitted parking time or parking on yellow lines , the owner’s vehicle was clamped and removed.

It is a last resort action – one that we don’t have to take very often due to working with drivers to set up payment arrangements where necessary. This car will be returned if the fines are paid, otherwise it will be sold.

Civil enforcement officers are out on patrol regularly in the district.

The hot, sunny weather over the end of May Bank Holiday brought many to our coastline in vehicles. They are very welcome, but only when they park sensibly.

Most do but like all things, others spoil it by blocking roads and access resulting in 500 penalty notices being issued across the district that weekend.

08/06/2026

Are you a young carer? 👐

Carers (including those under 18) are people who provide unpaid care to someone over the age of 18.

The role can involve supporting someone to wash, dress and eat, as well as arranging appointments, managing medication, helping with housework and finances – or even just keeping someone company when they feel lonely or anxious.

If this is you, we have some guidance available this on our website which should help ➡ https://www.folkestone-hythe.gov.uk/health-wellbeing/support-for-vulnerable-people/2

08/06/2026

This month we're leading a community safety event to help residents protect themselves and their families against scams 💸

📆 Friday 19 June
⏰ 10.30am to 3pm
📍 Age UK, Sandford House, Stade Street, Hythe, CT21 6BD

📲 Spot the Scam will offer practical advice and support for anyone who wants to learn more about how to recognise scams and protect their personal information from scammers.

07/06/2026

🐶 HAPPENING TODAY! 🐶

Who's bringing along their canine companion to Paws For Thought 2026? 🐾

📆 Sunday 7 June
📍 Radnor Park, Folkestone
⏰ 10am–3pm

🤝 Teaming up with RSPCA Folkestone to put on a paw-fect day out for pets and their owners, featuring stalls, a boot sale, and an exciting dog show for attendees to take part in.

We'll see you there! 👋

06/06/2026

👇 Tomorrow! 🐩

🐾 Pups at the ready for a family-filled, doggy day out at Radnor Park for this weekend's Paws For Thought 2026!

Is your doggo ready to take to the stage in one of our 8 dog show categories? 🐶

• Golden oldies
• Best rescue
• Waggiest tail
• Looks most like owner
• Best trick
• Most handsome hound
• Loveliest lady
• Best in show

🥇 Pop along for registration from 11am this Sunday 7 June and see if your pup comes out on top!

06/06/2026

There's a buzz about Sandgate this weekend! 🐝

🍃 Come along tomorrow's exciting Big Green Fair (Sunday 7 June), 10am-3pm at Enbrook Park. It also includes free attendance and parking!

😃 Packed with stalls from local green businesses, groups and organisations, hands-on activities for all the family, plus interesting talks and demos – all set to a scenic nature-filled backdrop.

🗺️ Full details about the day here ➡️ https://sandgate-pc.gov.uk/2026/02/17/the-big-green-fair-2026/

05/06/2026

A joint operation has taken place aimed at combatting suspected illegal to***co and v**e sales and alleged criminal activity 🚬

Seven premises, including retail outlets and businesses, were visited in Folkestone, Hythe, New Romney and Lydd following complaints about illegal and underage sales, the handling of suspected stolen goods and potential modern slavery.

Our licensing and community safety officers joined the operation led by Kent Police – along with George, a specialist detection dog, who assisted the day of action 🐕‍🦺

Staff from Kent County Council’s Trading Standards and members of the Home Office South East Immigration Enforcement team were also involved.