Rough sleepers in Thanet to be offered a place to stay this winter
The Thanet Winter Shelter opened its doors on Monday 23 November in one multi-purpose location, giving rough sleepers access to a shelter that’s open 24 hours a day. The shelter…
Huge disappointment as Ashford borough placed in ‘Very High Alert’ Tier 3
Today the Government has announced that the borough of Ashford will be placed in Tier 3 of Coronavirus restrictions, beginning when the national lockdown expires on 2 December. The whole…
Officers helping to keep Folkestone and Hythe 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. Two…
Thanet steps up battle against Covid-19
Three new COVID-19 Ambassadors have been introduced from Tuesday 24 November to ensure Thanet’s businesses follow regulations. They will support the council’s Environmental Health team and visit the 1,400 food…
Canterbury City’s first all-hybrid car share club launches
Co-wheels’ Andy Rutter and Cllr Jeanette Stockley with one of the hire vehicles pictured above Photo: Canterbury City Council National car share scheme Co-wheels has worked in partnership with Canterbury…
Redevelopment of former joinery site in Ashford
Ashford Borough Council is launching an online public consultation into plans to build 22 affordable homes on former joinery site An interactive community consultation has been launched by Ashford Borough…
Parking concession brings festive cheer to Shepway Christmas shoppers
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. Charges in…
Covid local directory launched in Folkestone and Hythe
A directory of local businesses offering home deliveries or collection of groceries and takeaway food has been relaunched. Purple Pages was created by Folkestone & Hythe District Council (F&HDC) back…
More new dwellings for homeless in Dover
As part an ongoing commitment to invest in housing solutions, Dover District Council has awarded the contract to build 24 new affordable homes designed to offer interim accommodation for local…
Lockdown curtails Remembrance ceremonies in Folkestone
By Ray Duff Folkestone marked this year’s curtailed Remembrance Sunday ceremonies with very reduced numbers and only attending a number of events throughout the day. Events held this year also…