Folkestone & Hythe District Council
@fstonehythedc
Follow us for the latest news and information about our extraordinary district. Get in contact with us here ➡️ http://folkestone-hythe.gov.uk/us/ways-to-contact
🛟 As we all flock to our extraordinary beaches this summer, @HMCoastguard is urging visitors to stay safe by following simple safety advice while they enjoy their time on the coast. 🌊 Check out things you should know before you head on down ➡️ hmcoastguard.uk/coast-clever

🦀🌊 Dive into adventure this #NationalMarineWeek! Join Kent Wildlife Trust for FREE family #rockpooling fun in Folkestone – crabs, starfish & more await! 🐚👨👩👧👦 🎟️ Booking required July: kwtg.uk/rockpooling-ju… Aug: kwtg.uk/rockpooling-au…
🎊 New Romney Country Fayre returns this week! 🙌 A free to attend community event on the Romney Marsh which is expected to be a bumper-packed day for the whole family. 📍 Come along this Saturday 26 July between 10am and 5pm at St Martin’s Field ➡️ newromneycountryfayre.co.uk

🏛 Our full council is meeting at 7pm today (Wednesday 23 July). 🎙️ You can read the agenda and watch the proceedings live here ➡ folkestone-hythe.moderngov.co.uk/ieListDocument…

We have recently installed new handrails on the beach steps at Battery Point in Seabrook. This should prove quite handy making access to the coast easier for anyone who needs it.

🏳️🌈 We join united in the celebrations as Folkestone Pride returns to our streets with a town parade this weekend. 🎶 Along with a host of performances, music and colour at The Leas bandstand – it's the perfect time to recognise the community and diversity in our district.

Comment on our draft statement of principles relating to gambling in the district. The document is reviewed every three years and sets out how activity is regulated at a local level, such as in betting shops and premises with gaming machines ➡ folkestone-hythe.gov.uk/news/article/3…
A consultation on our draft statement of principles relating to gambling is now open. The document is reviewed every three years and sets out how activity is regulated at a local level. Find out more by visiting our website ➡️ folkestone-hythe.gov.uk/news/article/3…
The #FolkestoneTriennial has been unleashed onto town and it’s calling to be explored. Have you taken the trail yet? Follow @CreativeFstone to find all the new art pieces scattered across some of our favourite spots. What will you discover? 🗺️

🍔 Last day of the Hythe Food & Drink Festival is TODAY! 🍺 👋 Come on down to Hythe to experience all the tasty fun that is on offer.
☀️ A tasty festival returns to Holman's Field in Hythe next week from Wednesday 16 July to warm up the summer. 🍻 Over five days, there will be a great selection of craft stalls, live entertainment and music plus so much more treats to feast on.