Folca to be COVID-19 vaccination centre
A former department store in the heart of Folkestone is about to become the first large-scale COVID-19 vaccination centre in Kent, planning to vaccinate thousands of people a week. Read more
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MyFolkestone’s Winter Guide Is Out Now
MyFolkestone's Winter 2020 Guide has arrived and shares the latest from the creative and vibrant seaside town in Kent. Read more
O COME, ALL YE FAITHFUL: FREE CHRISTMAS PARKING RETURNS
Folkestone & Hythe District Council is looking to bring a little bit of festive cheer to traders and residents this year with a gift of free Christmas parking. Read more
OFFICERS HELPING TO KEEP OUR COMMUNITY SAFE
New officers to help residents and businesses stay safe by complying with COVID-19 regulations in the Folkestone & Hythe district have taken to the streets for the first time. Read more
Top tips for a healthy body and mind during winter in Folkestone and Hythe
With the winter nights drawing in, it’s never been more important to protect your wellbeing and practice a little self-care. Here are our top tips to support you in staying happy and healthy. Read more
Eat well and support local with Purple Pages
Folkestone & Hythe District Council's Purple Pages have returned to support local businesses in Folkestone, Hythe, Romney Marsh and surrounding areas offering food services, and those residents who are isolating and staying at home during the COVID-19 pandemic. Read more
Kent Property Market Report
The 29th edition of the Kent Property Market Report is now available, and features insight and analysis of the performance of our districts and its key projects. Read more
Folkestone in the News
Folkestone has received a lot of love from the press recently with double mentions in both Condé Nast Traveller and BBC South East. Read more
‘Folca’ revealed as new name for Folkestone’s former Debenhams
Folkestone and Hythe District Council has revealed 'FOLCA' as the winner in a competition to name the former Debenhams building on Sandgate Road, Folkestone. Read more
Banksy artwork returns to Folkestone and new Plinth art project launches
A well-known artwork has returned to the streets of Folkestone, Kent. A painting by street artist Banksy has been re-installed on Folkestone’s Old High Street in the heart of the Creative Quarter. To celebrate the return , Creative Folkestone has announced a new art project that celebrates creativity. Read more