Folkestone Town Council

Folkestone Town Council Folkestone Town Council is now a venue for free art and history exhibitions.

The Town Hall is hosting a series of art and historical exhibitions for the enjoyment and interest of local people and visitors to the town.

🇬🇧🇬🇧Armed Forces Day is nearly here! Saturday 27th June will see a full programme for a free family day out on The Leas....
03/06/2026

🇬🇧🇬🇧Armed Forces Day is nearly here! Saturday 27th June will see a full programme for a free family day out on The Leas. Focusing on the recognition of Service Personnel, Veterans and Cadets past, present.
Extra parking has been provided at the following locations:
RADNOR PARK, RADNOR PARK AVENUE, CT19 5HY
CIVIC CENTRE, CASTLE HILL AVENUE, CT202QY
Full Day Parking 9am-7.30pm
£10 card Payment only

Folkestone Town Council (FTC) is pleased to announce that, following positive and constructive negotiations with Kent Co...
01/06/2026

Folkestone Town Council (FTC) is pleased to announce that, following positive and constructive negotiations with Kent County Council (KCC), it has successfully completed the acquisition of the freehold of 2 Grace Hill. For the full press release please visit https://www.folkestone-tc.gov.uk/news/

Kent County Council want to hear your views on a proposed pedestrian improvement scheme on Shorncliffe Road, Folkestone....
27/05/2026

Kent County Council want to hear your views on a proposed pedestrian improvement scheme on Shorncliffe Road, Folkestone. They are considering the following improvements to make it safer and easier to cross:

• Relocating and improving crossing points
• Extending the eastbound cycle lane
• Improving visibility at junctions
• Making minor adjustments to street lighting.

Please visit: www.kent.gov.uk/shornclifferoad to find out more and to complete the questionnaire. Please note the consultation closes on 7th July 2026.

27/05/2026

🧡 Folkestone Is Bigger Than You Think 🧡

More than 60,000 people live in Folkestone.
If just a small number of residents supported Folkestone Rescue with a monthly donation, it would make a huge difference to the future of our service.

We’re a volunteer-run lifeguard team, relying entirely on local support to help keep our coastline safer. Every donation stays local and helps fund training, equipment, insurance, fuel, and emergency response.

Even £5 a month helps us plan ahead and stay rescue-ready through 2026 and beyond.

👉 Support your local lifeguards today by using the paypal link below:

https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=J89RM5H6GQVPL

🟨 Remember to click “Make this a monthly donation” when setting it up.

Thank you for backing a small local charity making a real difference 🌊

Folkestone Town Council would like to apologise as the warrior rope swing at George Gurr Crescent is currently out of us...
26/05/2026

Folkestone Town Council would like to apologise as the warrior rope swing at George Gurr Crescent is currently out of use. The swing has suffered some criminal damage so severe it could have caused serious damage to a person or even death. The swings legs have been sawn at the base, looking like an attempt to cause the unit to collapse whilst in use, the damage has seriously impacted the swings structural integrity. The swing is currently fenced off and an investigation is being conducted. If anyone has any information about the damage that has occurred. Please call the Town Council on 01303 257946.

🇬🇧🇬🇧Armed Forces Day 2026!🇬🇧🇬🇧Join us on Saturday 27th June 10am-6pm, for this year’s Armed Forces Community Fun Day. T...
20/05/2026

🇬🇧🇬🇧Armed Forces Day 2026!🇬🇧🇬🇧
Join us on Saturday 27th June 10am-6pm, for this year’s Armed Forces Community Fun Day. The FREE family entertainment includes – The Battle of Britain Memorial Flight, Jubilee Pitts Air Display, Military vehicles and lots of fun stalls.
A special thanks to our sponsors:
, Taylor Wimpey Folkestone, Folkestone. Folkestone, Hythe & District Hotel & Catering Association (FHDHCA) and Sip Sisters Mobile Bar
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At the Annual Council Meeting, held on Tuesday 5 May, in front of invited guests and dignitaries, the outgoing Mayor, Co...
06/05/2026

At the Annual Council Meeting, held on Tuesday 5 May, in front of invited guests and dignitaries, the outgoing Mayor, Councillor Lucy McGirr gave a farewell speech after a successful year having raised over £3,100 for her nominated charities.

Councillor Jackie Meade was elected The Worshipful Town Mayor of Folkestone for the year 2026-27. The Mayor announced Revd Kate McNeice as her Chaplain for the year, Cadet Ewan Simpson from the Folkestone and Hythe Sea and Royal Marine Cadets was named as the Mayor’s Cadet and Cllr Meade named Mr Bryan Garrigan as her Consort.

William Harvey was born in Folkestone on 1 April 1578 and died on 3 June 1657. Each year, around the time of his death,...
05/05/2026

William Harvey was born in Folkestone on 1 April 1578 and died on 3 June 1657. Each year, around the time of his death, a thanksgiving service is held where the Town Mayor, Councillors, Town Clerk, members of the Harveian Society of London, the Old Harveians and representatives from local schools process to the William Harvey Statue on the Leas.

The Town Mayor and guests assemble at the Burlington Hotel, Earls Avenue to depart at 15:15 hours to process to the William Harvey Statue for the Service followed by the laying of wreaths. They then process down The Leas, stopping at Church Street to say a prayer at the Plaque to mark the location of the family home before finishing at the Town Hall.

Folkestone Town Council is pleased to be hosting the Samuel Plimsoll Service on Saturday 30th May 2026 at 15.00 at St Ma...
28/04/2026

Folkestone Town Council is pleased to be hosting the Samuel Plimsoll Service on Saturday 30th May 2026 at 15.00 at St Martins Church, Horn Street, Cheriton. Samuel Plimsoll was born in February 1824 and passed away in Folkestone on 3rd June 1898.

This event will consist of a Service within the Church, the congregation will then move to the Churchyard for a prayer to be said at the graveside of Samuel Plimsoll.

Grace Hill Secured for Folkestone We’re delighted to confirm that Folkestone Town Council has reached an agreement, subj...
24/04/2026

Grace Hill Secured for Folkestone

We’re delighted to confirm that Folkestone Town Council has reached an agreement, subject to contract, with Kent County Council to acquire 2 Grace Hill – securing this historic building as a community asset for the future. See comments for link to full Press Release.

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The Town Hall 1-2 Guildhall Street
Folkestone
CT201DY

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Tuesday 10am - 4pm
Wednesday 10am - 4pm
Thursday 10am - 4pm
Friday 10am - 4pm
Saturday 10am - 4pm

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+441303257946

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