Do Hawkinge Residents Actually Live in Alkham?
St Anthony’s Church in Alkham SCOPIX Moving into a new home is always an adventure, but you might have just gained a little more than a new garden! While your…
Catch the Rain: Maidstone Offers Free Water Butts to Shield Homes from Flooding
Maidstone Borough Council is empowering local households to take charge of the weather by handing out free, high-quality rainwater harvesting kits to residents in flood-prone zones. If you live in…
Have Your Say: Folkestone & Hythe Council Needs YOU to Set the Agenda for 2026
Tired of feeling unheard? Now is your chance to force Folkestone & Hythe District Council to tackle the issues that genuinely matter to you and your neighbours. The council’s powerful…
Postboxes of the Future Arrive in Folkestone as Historic Red Pillars Are Decommissioned
(Image: Ray Duff) The familiar sight of the traditional red pillar box is beginning to change across Folkestone as Royal Mail rolls out its multi-million-pound modernization scheme, which introduces solar-powered,…
Dover District Groups Share £50,000 Summer Grant Boost
Community groups across the Dover District are celebrating a significant summer boost, with 72 local organizations sharing approximately £50,000 in the latest round of Dover District Council’s Community Grants Scheme.…
Folkestone & Hythe Council’s Ambitious Vision Gets Thumbs Up!
Great news for the Folkestone & Hythe district! The council’s bold and forward-thinking Corporate Plan 2025-30 – Our world, our district has officially been given the green light. This exciting…
Dover District Celebrates Community and Environmental Heroes
The Dover District Council (DDC) honoured its local environmental and community champions at the annual Recognising Environmental and Community Heroes (REACH) Awards ceremony on Saturday, June 14, held in the…
Cllr Susan Beer Elected New Chair of Dover District Council
Dover District Council Photo: SCOPIX Councillor Susan Beer has been elected as the new Chair of Dover District Council, succeeding the outgoing chair at the Council’s annual meeting held on…
Ashford shines bright as community spirit sparkles on Clean-Up Day!
Hundreds of Volunteers Unite to Beautify Borough in Uplifting Event Photo: Ashford Borough Council Ashford was buzzing with community spirit on Saturday, May 11th, 2025, as around 200 enthusiastic volunteers…
Grab Your Share! Dover Council’s £50,000 Grant Scheme is OPEN!
Calling all community heroes in the Dover District! Your chance to secure funding for vital local projects is here. Dover District Council launched its summer round of the Community Grants…