Tag - Folkestone Works

Romney Marsh Flooding Defences at Lydd Ranges

The Lydd Ranges sea defence scheme is part of a £40 million investment in Romney Marsh flood defences. This demonstrates commitment for the future. Construction of 3.2 kilometres of defences is now being carried out by the Environment Agency at Lydd Ranges. This will help better protect land, infrastructure and homes from coastal flooding for […]

Pro-actions Business Seminar – How to build a powerful business plan that works

Whether you’ve been running a business for a while or you are just starting up, this event can improve your levels of success. Pro-actions Business Seminar – How to build a powerful business plan that works Tuesday 24th July 9.30am to 12.30pm The Grand, The Leas, Folkestone, Kent, CT20 2XL Start with the end […]

GROWTH FRAMEWORK FOR EAST KENT

The five East Kent district councils and Kent County Council have been working together, supported by a consultant, to develop an East Kent Growth Framework. This sets out a strategic approach for achieving our economic growth ambitions for East Kent and the investment priorities that will deliver long-term economic growth to 2027. This updates the […]

Change of name for Council

From April 1st, 2018, Folkestone and Hythe District Council is changing its name to Folkestone & Hythe District Council. The name change was proposed by the Leader of the Council, Cllr David Monk, and was supported by the required majority of at least two-thirds of councillors at an extraordinary meeting of the council in January. […]

Biggins Wood

The council bought the 10-acre site, just outside Folkestone, for £1.5m. The land has been earmarked for development for many years and already has outline planning permission. The council stepped in to buy the site to ensure the delivery of much-needed market and affordable homes and employment spaces to meet the...