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August 1, 2024
Brightly coloured and more than a bit fabulous, Parish Clerk Gaye Thomas has worked with Sandgate Parish Council for over 10 years.
To mark the anniversary, Gaye has generously donated a brightly coloured and more than a bit fabulous bench to the Parish, which was this morning sited on Sandgate Village Green.
July 29, 2024
Last Friday was a Kent Speedwatch Action Day and the volunteer Sandgate Speedwatch Team joined in.
Although we have been doing Speedwatch sessions in Sandgate pretty much every week at various locations through the Parish through 2024, we wanted to join the County-wide day, and had a late afternoon session on West Road opposite the newly opened children’s playground.
July 8, 2024
Many residents will have been caught up in delays in the Folkestone area when the A20 Roundhill Tunnel is closed – as it was for a time on Friday and Saturday.
Explaining why the closure and other traffic measures are necessary is included in a letter to the district’s residents and businesses published by the Kent and Medway Resilience Forum.
June 26, 2024
Sandgate Parish Council is defined as a “smaller authority” for the purposes of publication of its annual accounts and statements.
The Local Audit and Accountability Act 2014 and the Accounts and Audit Regulations 2015 require that:
1. The accounting records for the financial year to which the audit relates and all books,
June 10, 2024
A free summer holiday bus service takes to the road in Folkestone next month (from 20th July).
The “Reach the Beach” service will bring visitors and residents from the town’s train stations into Folkestone town centre and down to the beach.
The new summer season hop on,
May 21, 2024
Community groups and projects across Folkestone, Hythe and Romney Marsh are set to benefit from a pot of £90,000 of council grant funding.
Folkestone & Hythe District Council’s member ward budget scheme gives each of its 30 councillors up to £3,000 of grant funding to award to initiatives in the district.
May 21, 2024
Chair’s Welcome and Yearly Overview given to the Sandgate Annual Parish Meeting on 20th May 2024 by Sandgate Parish Chair Tim Prater.
Firstly, welcome. Thank you for coming this evening to the Sandgate Annual Parish Meeting. It’s great to see local residents here, representatives here from a number of local organisations and also a pleasure to welcome Rory Love as County Councillor for Cheriton,
May 20, 2024
Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) is the way of collecting contributions from developments towards the provision of infrastructure required to support growth within the District. It is a tariff applied per square metre of new development and varies by scale, use and geography.
The District Council is the Charging Authority for CIL.
May 13, 2024
The Home Upgrade Grant (HUG2) funds energy efficiency upgrades for Folkestone homes that are not connected to the gas network, Folkestone & Hythe District has a high number of eligible homes / households.
Eligible households can apply for home improvements including free insulation, low carbon heating and clean heating systems.
May 9, 2024
It has been necessary to close Lachlan Way and Castle Road, Sandgate from 6th May 2024 for up to 19 days.
Castle Road is closed outside 4 Castle Road, near the entrance to Castle Road Car Park.
The alternative route is via Sandgate High Street, Sandgate Hill and Lister Way (as Lachlan Way is also closed).
May 8, 2024
Below is the Folkestone and Hythe Community Safety Partnership April 2024 newsletter.
If you have any information, you would like included in any future publications please email community.safety@folkestone-hythe.gov.uk or alternatively tina.neal@folkestone-hythe.gov.uk
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April 25, 2024
On Thursday 2nd May, due to Sandgate Library being used as a polling station for the Kent Police & Crime Commissioner elections, the library itself will be closed.
The library will reopen as usual at 9.30am on Friday 3rd May.
The library’s usual opening hours are at https://sandgatepc.org.uk/library-opening-times/
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April 17, 2024
In the District of Folkestone & Hythe
THE KENT COUNTY COUNCIL (VARIOUS ROADS, FOLKESTONE & HYTHE) (WAITING RESTRICTIONS AND STREET PARKING PLACES) (CONSOLIDATION) ORDER 2021 (AMENDMENT No.24) ORDER 2024
Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984
Notice is given that KENT COUNTY COUNCIL under sections 1(1), 2 (1) to (3),
April 4, 2024
An open letter from Sandgate Parish Council to:
Sandgate has been proud to receive the Seaside Award for the last ten years.
April 4, 2024
If you are passionate about your local community, we need you. Councillors make a huge difference to the quality of life of local people and how local issues are dealt with. We need people from all backgrounds and experiences who reflect the communities they serve to put themselves forward.
Are you interested in becoming a Councillor?
March 26, 2024
Sandgate Parish Council Environment Committee: Carbon Action Plan (March 2024)
The purpose of this document is to outline a Carbon Plan for the Parish of Sandgate. It follows the Carbon Literacy Course that Susan Claris attended on 4 December 2023 as part of the Parish and Town Councils Climate Action Day,
March 12, 2024
Because of concerns about the accuracy (and therefore reliability) of the data published by the EA and Southern Water on water quality for Sandgate beach at Granville Parade, the Parish Council decided in September 2023 to use an established independent testing laboratory to provide sea water testing kits to test the water at Granville Parade.
March 12, 2024
Sandgate Parish Council wishes to select and appoint a suitable supplier for Sandgate Parish Grounds Maintenance Services and invites prospective suppliers to submit a Tender to meet the Council’s requirements.
The Contract is expected to start June 2024 and will continue for 4 years.
A copy of the specification can be found on the Kent Business Portal (www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk) and search current opportunities for DN715008.
March 12, 2024
Sandgate Parish Council is inviting applications for the services of a caretaker at Sandgate Park and Fremantle Park. The specific requirements for the above are detailed in the specification attached.
The Contract is expected to start June 2024 and will continue for 4 years.
A full contract specification and more details are available here.
March 12, 2024
Sandgate Parish Council wishes to select and appoint a suitable supplier for Sandgate Parish Handyperson Services and invites prospective suppliers to submit a Tender to meet the Council’s requirements.
The Contract is expected to start June 2024 and will continue for 4 years.
A copy of the specification can be found on the Kent Business Portal (www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk) and search current opportunities for DN714994.
March 5, 2024
Funded by the Department for Work and Pensions on behalf of the UK government, the Household Support Fund scheme supports vulnerable Kent households in need of help with significantly rising living costs.
Kent’s Winter Energy Support Scheme has been extended until midday 21st March 24, or until funds have been spent.
January 30, 2024
We are excited to confirm that The Sandgate Sea and Food Festival will return on August bank holiday weekend (Saturday 24th and Sunday 25th).
The 2024 event is still in its infancy. Exact details to be confirmed however the basic programme will be:
Saturday 24th August
Sunday 25th August
Stalls:
Any local business or organisation that wants to be part of the Granville Parade Seafront Market is welcome to apply!
December 18, 2023
It’s really lovely when Sandgate Library users spend a moment to offer feedback on the library and their use of it. Thank you to all those that have done so recently.
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December 14, 2023
A petition to Kent County Council has been launched to support Sandgate Parish Council’s long standing campaign for a 20mph zone through Sandgate. That includes the A259 Sandgate Hill, Sandgate High Street and Sandgate Esplanade and better enforcement of the speed limit.
December 8, 2023
Residents are being encouraged to make a note of changes to household waste and recycling collections in Folkestone & Hythe over Christmas and the new year.
Waste crews will empty bins, generally, two days later than usual in the week commencing Monday 25 December 2023 and then one day later than usual during week of Monday 1 January 2024.
November 28, 2023
Kent Speedwatch is a volunteer scheme to monitor and display the speed of passing traffic on selected roads.
A group of 3 people use a roadside speed indicator device to monitor and display the speed of approaching traffic. They note the details of those significantly in excess of the speed limit and pass those to the Police.
November 22, 2023
It’ll soon be looking a bit like Christmas…
On the afternoon and evening of Friday 1st December, please join us in Sandgate Valley and Village. Enjoy the Christmas lights, meet a special visitor, visit the craft market and hear a carol or two, and support local businesses many of who will be open until 7.30pm at least on Friday (and clearly our pubs,
November 14, 2023
Sandgate Library is offering a free children’s Christmas craft event on 22nd December 2023 from 10.30 until midday.
Suitable for 4 to 11 year olds (must be accompanied by a parent or carer).
November 10, 2023
Sandgate Library is introducing a games morning every Tuesday morning 10 – 12 starting 21st November.
Come into our ‘Warm Space’ and enjoy playing a variety of games with friends old and new.
We have a selection of games available in the Library including Cards, Pictionary, Chess etc but you are also welcome to bring along any of your favourite games from home.
November 9, 2023
Need help with your digital skills?
Need help with the cost of living?
Need advice on water social tariffs?
Come and have a chat about how Porchlight can support you.
October 27, 2023
Beach management work that helps protect more than 3,000 homes and businesses along the coast from flooding is to start next week.
The latest round of biannual recycling and regrading of shingle between Fisherman’s Beach in Hythe through Sandgate to Folkestone Harbour begins on Monday (30 October) and will take up to eight weeks to complete.
October 26, 2023
Safety advice for Halloween and Bonfire night taking place in the next few weeks.
Halloween – Trick or Treating
We want you to enjoy Halloween, but remember, not everyone wants to take part!
Here’s a few things to remember when you are celebrating Halloween.
October 19, 2023
A vacancy has arisen for the post of Deputy Parish Clerk / Responsible Finance Officer (RFO) at Sandgate Parish Council.
The Deputy Clerk will be providing support to the Parish Clerk and Librarian and is one of the main points of contact for Sandgate residents.
The position is for 10 hours per week,
October 17, 2023
Sandgate Parish Council broadcast all our full Council and Committee meetings online live (and able to watch back for some months following the meeting) at https://www.facebook.com/sandgatepc
We have had some feedback on, and have been monitoring, the sound quality of our televised meetings and concluded that it needed improvement.
September 28, 2023
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“On the basis of our review of Sections 1 and 2 of the Annual Governance and Accountability Return (AGAR), in our opinion the information in sections 1 and 2 of the AGAR is in accordance with Proper Practices and no other matters have come to our attention giving cause for concern that relevant legislation and regulatory requirement.”
April 6, 2023
Election of Parish Councillors for Sandgate Village Ward of Sandgate Parish Council on Thursday, 4 May 2023
I, S. Priest being the Returning Officer at the above election, report that the person whose name or
names that appear below were duly elected as Parish Councillor without contest for Sandgate Village
Ward of Sandgate Parish Council.
April 5, 2023
Statement of the persons nominated for election as a Parish Councillor for Sandgate Valley Ward of Sandgate Parish Council.
if a candidate has requested not to make their home address public, the relevant electoral area in
which their home address is situated (or the country if their address is outside the UK) will be provided.
March 17, 2023
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Nomination papers for this election may be obtained from the Returning Officer at Folkestone & Hythe
District Council, Civic Centre, Castle Hill Avenue, Folkestone, Kent, CT20 2QY on any weekday
between 10am and 4pm (excluding bank holidays).
Nomination papers must be delivered to the Returning Officer,
March 16, 2023
Following on from a talk given in February by Dr Nikki Gammans, from the Bumble Bee Conservation Trust, the Sandgate Environmental Action group (SEA) are setting up bee survey walks in the local area to help the Trust with their vital surveying work.
Nikki explained that as well as bee friendly gardening (Bumble Bee Conservation Trust Gardening Advice) Bee Walks were something positive we could do.
March 10, 2023
Kent County Council intends to make an Order the effect of which is to temporarily close Public Footpath HF8 for its entire length between Public Footpaths HF59 & HF69 and Public Footpath HF56 for 75m around the southeast of Martello Tower No.6 from the 03 April 2023.
The paths will be closed for a maximum of six months,
March 7, 2023
The Elections Act 2022 and related regulations enforced a requirement for electors that vote at a polling station to provide a form of accepted, photographic ID that must be verified by the staff before being given a ballot paper to vote.
This became the law for all elections in England from Thursday,
March 6, 2023
From the Kent Association of Local Council’s Newsletter March 2023:
International Women’s Day is important to us all. This year, the theme is #EmbraceEquity. KALC has been supporting the Day for some years now.
We asked our members to nominate women in their communities who have inspired others with work and engagement that has gone above and beyond.
February 14, 2023
On the 16th of September 2023, Folkestone Rowing Club are hosting the 66th South Coast Championship. This prestigious event will bring 800 – 1,000 people together on the beach at Sandgate to take part in the most important regatta in the coastal rowing season.
The Championship, which includes races for young people and for adults,
February 10, 2023
Kent County Council (KCC) has launched a public consultation on its Community Services which runs until 26 March 2023.
The consultation proposes changes to the way we use our buildings to deliver some of our community services. We invite your feedback on our proposals as part of this consultation.
February 1, 2023
Many train users locally have raised concerns about the recent Southeastern timetable change. This seemed to mean railcards (like Network Railcards) could no longer be used as before on the post peak trains to London, as the departure time from Folkestone Central and Folkestone West has changed from after 10 am to just before.
February 1, 2023
Background: Kent County Council (KCC) manages the English National Concessionary Travel Scheme (often also referred to as Older People’s Bus Passes) for Kent residents on behalf of central government. There are currently approximately 250,000 ENCTS pass-holders in Kent, who qualify either on the basis of age or disability.
Passes are issued for five years with an expiry date at the end of March,
January 27, 2023
Do you, or a friend or family member, need some help online?
Sometimes its hard to get the most basic starting point – I’ve got a tablet, but how do I use it to send email, or do banking?
In conjunction with Saga, Sandgate Parish Council are offering free basic computer skills and troubleshooting for the computer novice.
January 16, 2023
Over the weekend our Chairman Tim Prater picked up on letters going out in the Enbrook Valley area to some houses regarding misconnections to the sewer, and requiring alterations.
We’ve been in touch with Southern Water this morning to get a clearer picture of the issue.
December 23, 2022
As we approach Christmas, I just wanted to wish you all the best for a Happy Christmas and the New Year.
Despite the obvious and ongoing challenges, we will have seen Sandgate Library completely refurbished this year. The works have been funded from external grants, and made it much more welcoming and accessible to all (indeed,
December 22, 2022
Do you, or a friend or family member, need some help online?
Sometimes its hard to get the most basic starting point – I’ve got a tablet, but how do I use it to send email, or do banking?
In conjunction with Saga, Sandgate Parish Council are offering free basic computer skills and troubleshooting for the computer novice.
December 22, 2022
The UK Government has introduced a requirement for voters to show photo ID when voting at a polling station at some elections. This new requirement will apply for the first time in England at the local elections on Thursday 4 May 2023.
We know that some groups are more likely to experience barriers in preparing for this change and may need support to access photo ID.
December 1, 2022
The Local Planning Authority has received further information in relation to the Outline Planning Application for Otterpool Park and a minimum 30 day statutory consultation period will start today ending on January 9th 2023.
Further details of the amendments and information provided can be found on the dedicated Otterpool Park webpage below which is now live:
https://www.folkestone-hythe.gov.uk/otterpoolpark/planningapplication/updated/2022
The further information consists of the following documents:
As per our previous updates a Guide to the Outline Planning Application can be found at the link below:
Any person wishing to make representations about these updates and amendments can submit comments on-line using the above web address.
November 29, 2022
Folkestone and Hythe residents worried about meeting the rising costs of living may be able to get support to help with everyday costs.
Depending on their circumstances residents could be eligible for schemes from Folkestone & Hythe District Council, Kent County Council or central government. There is also support available from local and national organisations and charities.
November 21, 2022
Social Enterprise Kent CIC have issued the latest update of their Cost of Living document. They continue to add the provisions to this map and update the booklet online here.
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November 16, 2022
Sandgate Library will close for carpet fitting on Monday 5th and Tuesday 6th December. We will re-open to the public on Thursday 8th December.
Alternative libraries include Hythe, Cheriton and Folkestone.
We apologise for any inconvenience caused.
November 16, 2022
The Boundary Commission for England (BCE) is redrawing constituency boundaries in order to rebalance the number of electors represented by each MP, and a final consultation on proposed new constituencies is now open.
A new revised map of constituency proposals, which takes into account feedback sent in by the public on the initial proposals,
November 14, 2022
A Flood Warden is a volunteer trained to help and prepare people in local communities that are at risk of flooding. They play an important role in the preparing a community flood plan and putting it in to practice. In Sandgate we would also ask you to meet the Parish Council annually to update us on the flood plan.
November 3, 2022
Sandgate Parish Council maintains the public toilet and kiosk block on Granville Parade. We are issuing this invitation to tender for the Granville Parade block external redecoration.
Granville Parade block External Redecoration Specification
To work in consultation with the kiosk operator and neighbours to minimise disruption to trading and operation of toilets.
October 31, 2022
Some months ago, local resident Andrew Bragg raised with Parish Chairman Tim Prater that one defibrillator in Sandgate was… Not enough.
A heart attack victim needs support as soon as possible, within a very few minutes. The longer the delay, the lower the chance of success.
October 4, 2022
The way residents are consulted on local planning matters in the future is the subject of a new public consultation launched by Folkestone & Hythe District Council.
Comments on the updated Statement of Community Involvement (SCI) – a document which explains how people can get involved in decisions about plan-making and planning applications in the district – are now being sought.
October 4, 2022
The Sandgate Sustainability Action Group (a part of the Sandgate Society) were at several events over the summer such as the Sandgate Sale Safari and Sandgate Sea Festival and got lots of ideas from members of the community which they want to put into action. Some ideas are fairly simple and some will need more research and planning.
September 13, 2022
Please note the Sandgate Parish Council meetings (Full Council and Planning Committee) scheduled for this evening (13th September) have been postponed until 27th September due to the death of Queen Elizabeth II.
Revised agendas will be issued for the 27th September meetings on 20th September.
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September 12, 2022
We come together this afternoon following the passing of our late Sovereign, Queen Elizabeth the Second. Our sadness at this time is shared by people across the globe, as we remember with affection and gratitude the lifetime of service given by our longest reigning Monarch. But the basis on which our monarchy is built has ensured that through the centuries the Crown has passed in an unbroken line of succession.
September 9, 2022
Following the passing of our late Sovereign, Queen Elizabeth the Second, a proclamation of the new King Charles III will be read across the country over the weekend of 10 and 11 September.
The proclamation of the new Sovereign is a very old tradition which can be traced back over many centuries.
September 7, 2022
Further amendments and information in relation to the Otterpool Park outline planning application have been submitted.
It consists of further updates and revisions to a range of existing documents and strategies submitted in relation to the proposed garden town.
The documents have been made available for viewing by Folkestone &
September 7, 2022
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June 23, 2022
Sandgate Parish Council is defined as a “smaller authority” for the purposes of publication of its annual accounts and statements.
The Local Audit and Accountability Act 2014 and the Accounts and Audit Regulations 2015 require that:
1. The accounting records for the financial year to which the audit relates and all books,
June 23, 2022
In the Folkestone & Hythe area we have had a number of people Cuckooed and are asking people to let us know if they suspect anyone in their area is falling victim to Cuckooing.
What is Cuckooing?
June 20, 2022
More households in the Folkestone & Hythe district could soon be eligible for a council tax energy rebate.
Folkestone and Hythe District Cabinet members have agreed on the criteria for a new discretionary scheme using £302,100 funding from the government.
To date, people living in properties in council tax bands A to D (and E if in receipt of Disability Band Reduction) are being given a one-off payment of £150 to help with the increasing cost of energy bills.
June 17, 2022
Path from HF46 (North End Sandy Lane) to junctions with HF48 and HB1 and from HB1 to junction at West Road and Hospital Hill (opposite MOD Area) Path can be accessed from either entrance/exit.
Dear All,
I know that many of you over the years will have used this route.
June 10, 2022
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June 6, 2022
Photos from across some of the Jubilee events happening in Sandgate over the weekend. We know there were more events (like the family fun day in the Golden Valley led by the Golden Arrow team and volunteers).
Our thanks to Sal Kenward, Gaye Thomas and Tim Prater for the photos below.
May 23, 2022
The new Kent Connect to Support website will help people find accessible, easy to navigate, interactive information and advice on care and support, for them, a relative or a friend. It can help people to look after themselves, stay independent and connect with their local community.
The website contains useful information to help people find out:
March 16, 2022
There are currently a huge range of FREE adult training and learning courses available to Folkestone and Hythe residents.
Folkestone and Hythe and Kent County Council are a part of the Government funded UK Community Renewal Fund. As a part of this, FREE face-to-face and online learning courses are available to local residents.
March 7, 2022
Kent Highways Notice: Temporary Road Closure – Brambley Crescent, Sandgate – 14th March 2022 for 19 Days
It will be necessary to close part of Brambley Crescent, Sandgate, from 14th March 2022 with estimated completion by 1st April 2022.
Brambley Crescent, Sandgate, will be closed between the junction of Enbrook Valley and the side of Cedar Court,
March 4, 2022
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February 25, 2022
Notice of Variation of Parking Charges for On & Off Street Parking.
The Notices are scheduled to appear in the KM papers on Friday 4th March 2022. The new charges will apply from 1st April 2022.
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Notice-of-Variation-of-Charges-On-Street-1-April-2022
Additionally,
February 25, 2022
Most people in Kent are recycling plastic bottles, pots, tubs and trays. Below is a handy guide to help you get your plastics recycling right.
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Why recycle?
People in Kent recycle because it is a worthwhile way to help the environment and the community:
February 24, 2022
My Community Voice is a messaging service from Kent Police. It helps residents, businesses, and community groups to keep in touch with their local policing teams.
The service sends updates about your local area directly from the police officers themselves.
You can sign up at https://www.mycommunityvoicekent.co.uk/
My Community Voice is more than just a messaging service.
February 24, 2022
An invitation to community organisations operating in Folkestone & Hythe District to join the 8th in a series of Community Networking Forum events in partnership with Red Zebra:
F&HDC Community Networking Forum ‘All About Volunteers and Volunteering‘
February 17, 2022
Sandgate Parish Council currently holds a long lease for the public library and parish office premises in Sandgate High Street. We are issuing this invitation to tender for internal building works to the library.
Improvement of access to the building for all is important to the Parish Council.
February 8, 2022
Folkestone & Hythe District Council has teamed up with Kent County Council for Solar Together Kent, a group-buying initiative for solar panels and battery storage.
Residents looking to save on energy bills and reduce their carbon emissions are being invited to take part in the innovative new scheme.
February 1, 2022
Kent County Council have released an application form for holding a Jubilee Street Party for the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee.
This type of Road Closure ONLY applies to the following type of event:
Streetparty.org.uk website
The form is suitable for applications for road closures over the 2022 Jubilee Bank Holiday weekend.
January 19, 2022
The Government has launched a planning consultation for the extension of the use of Napier Barracks to house asylum seekers until 2026 (!)
https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/napier-barracks-planning-application
The consultation closes on 30th January 2022.
The decision to use the site for up to a further 5 years was made by the Home Office in August last year without carrying out a consultation.
January 17, 2022
This update is further to the government announcement on 21st December 2021 about further grant funding for businesses severely affected by the COVID Omicron variant.
This has resulted in two grant schemes now available to some Folkestone & Hythe businesses – the Omicron Hospitality & Leisure Grant (OHLG) for eligible businesses within the rating system (i.e.
January 16, 2022
The Shorncliffe Trust are pleased to announce the launch their 2022 Fundraiser Campaign. Today’s launch date of 16th January is significant in the history of Shorncliffe being the anniversary of the death of Sir John Moore at the Battle of Corunna in 1809. Sir John is recognised as the father of the modern British Army and Shorncliffe its birthplace!
January 6, 2022
A number of times, but seemingly randomly, we have had reported pollution incidents in the Enbrook Stream, where the stream as it runs into Enbrook Park is discoloured and clearly has had some sort of discharge into it. The incidents are irregular, seemingly random, and have cleared quite quickly: often an hour later,
November 22, 2021
On Sunday 21st November, a team led by Sandgate Community Garden planted 12 fruit trees in Fremantle Park as a part of Sandgate’s contribution to the Queen’s Green Canopy project for the 2022 Platinum Jubilee.
The orchard will be officially dedicated in June.
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November 22, 2021
On Sunday 21st November, a team led by Sandgate Community Garden planted 12 fruit trees in Sandgate Park as a part of Sandgate’s contribution to the Queen’s Green Canopy project for the 2022 Platinum Jubilee.
The orchard will be officially dedicated in June.
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November 12, 2021
Folkestone & Hythe District Council is giving residents and businesses an early festive gift.
Charges in all Folkestone & Hythe District Council pay and display car parks and on-street bays across the district will be waived on the three Saturdays ahead of Santa’s arrival to help support the local economy and shoppers to buy fantastic presents.
October 4, 2021
Over the weekend, Sandgate Library has sprung a leak, and it’s currently a bit wet!
Works are already in hand to sort and fix the cause of the problem (blocked drain to the flat roof above), and to then deal with the clean up required before we can reopen (cleaning carpets,
September 30, 2021
Over the coming months, it is important that COVID and infection control continues to remain a priority.
Kent County Council has recently commissioned free COVID / infection safe training and advice. It’s available free for:
September 7, 2021
Now and during the coming months, it is important that COVID-19 and infection control continues to remain a priority.
Kent County Council has recently commissioned a free COVID-19/infection safe training and advice service for sole traders with a Unique Tax Reference, small and microbusinesses registered via companies house,
September 6, 2021
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“On the basis of our review of Sections 1 and 2 of the Annual Governance and Accountability Return (AGAR), in our opinion the information in sections 1 and 2 of the AGAR is in accordance with Proper Practices and no other matters have come to our attention giving cause for concern that relevant legislation and regulatory requirement.”
August 27, 2021
Folkestone & Hythe District Council has been advised that the government is intending to extend its use of Napier Barracks to house those seeking asylum in the UK until September 2025.
Responding to this announcement Councillor Jenny Hollingsbee, Deputy Leader and Cabinet Member for Communities, said: “The council has not had any role in this decision as the government is using special planning regulations to extend the use on a temporary basis for another four years.
August 25, 2021
Residents and businesses have a chance to comment on a new licensing policy for the Folkestone & Hythe District until 27 October 2021.
Each licensing application is determined on its own merits but the council’s licensing policy provides guidance when evaluating these. The proposed updated version of the policy contains recommended opening hours as a guide.
August 24, 2021
We’re really proud that Sandgate Library is the only “Parish run” library in Kent.
To celebrate, as part of the Sandgate Sea and Food Festival, we are having an Open Day this Sunday (29th August) from 10am-2pm.Anybody who either joins Sandgate Library on Sunday (its free – just turn up with a couple of forms of ID) or borrows a book (or more!) from the Library will be entered into a prize draw.
August 11, 2021
Final feedback on the actions and priorities included in Folkestone town centre’s draft Place Plan is being sought from residents and businesses.
The Place Plan sets the direction for a sustainable and vibrant future for Folkestone Town Centre. Folkestone & Hythe District Council commissioned this work to ensure we can create the best future for Folkestone town centre and for all those who live in,
July 29, 2021
Having Fun with Art is an 8 week programme of creative workshops delivered by Strange Cargo Arts Company.
Exclusively for young people aged 55 and over our sessions offer a great opportunity to meet new people or come together with friends in a COVID-19 safe environment.