Ambition for Growth
Creating a dynamic business environment
Folkestone and Hythe District Council is very forward-thinking and ambitious for growth. It welcomes new employers looking to relocate to the area and is assisting existing business through a flexible planning regime and funding to support growth. There are major developments already underway or planned, including the Folkestone Seafront development, that will transform the area.
Folkestone 51 – Skateboards away!
It’s what we’ve all been waiting for – the opening on Monday April 4 2022 of the world’s first purpose-built multi-storey skatepark, and it’s right here in Folkestone!
NOTE: For enquiries about using this venue please check the F51 Website or email hello@f51.co.uk
Find out moreCreative Quarter
The Creative Quarter is part of Folkestone’s Old Town between the town centre and the harbour. It is a hub for creative and digital businesses in the district.
Find out moreFolkestone Harbour Arm
The regeneration of the half-mile-long Harbour Arm is bringing new life to Folkestone Harbour.
Find out moreThree Hills Sports Park
Folkestone and Hythe District Council has provided a 125-year year lease to safeguard the provision of these community sports facilities which includes an impressive new £7 million sports centre.
Find out moreBiggins Wood
Folkestone and Hythe District Council is underpinning its ambitions to build more homes and create more jobs by buying land at Biggins Wood.
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Otterpool Park
Folkestone and Hythe District Council has received government support for Otterpool Park Garden Town, in response to the Government’s prospectus for Locally Led Garden Cities, Towns and Villages.
Find out moreFolkestone Seafront Development
Sir Roger De Haan’s company Strand House has ambitious plans to develop Folkestone’s seafront. This mixed use development of 1,000 homes, sports amenities and public space, and business accommodation has public funding investment from the Government’s Local Growth Fund through the South East Local Enterprise Partnership.
Find out moreMountfield Road Industrial Estate
The development of a new £2 million business centre at Mountfield Road Industrial Estate commenced in January 2021.
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