Folkestone & Hythe District Council

👋 Have you got a sustainable idea or project? Interested in local action? Come join the Sustainable Futures Forum! 📍 Two free interactive sessions are taking place on Thursday 14 November at EKC Folkestone College. 🗨️ They are for anyone in the community to attend, so make sure you don’t miss out ➡️ https://lnkd.in/eNJwrH-q

🚜 Ever fancied rolling around on some BIG four wheels? Well you're in luck as we’re recruiting for a Trainee Tractor Driver to join our team! 🍃 If you have an interest in horticulture and can handle large machinery (such as tractors, mowers, bowsers etc.), then get in touch! 📣 We’d love to hear from you ➡ https://bit.ly/4hsE10E

📞 If you're booking a private hire vehicle, make sure you do so through a licensed operator. 🚕 Private hire vehicles cannot be flagged down or use taxi ranks. They have a purple/white identity plate with black numbers on the rear of the vehicle and purple/white side stickers with our logo. ℹ️ Continue to enjoy your journeys safely ➡️ https://bit.ly/3p5IvEh

To remember the brave people who passed through Folkestone, and to those dealing with conflict today, New Folkestone Society will be hosting a free remembrance parade tomorrow. For details on the procession and timings, you can visit here ➡ https://lnkd.in/eqUzr-6x

🗑️ Two residents who failed to clear a build-up of waste from their back garden – in breach of Community Protection Notices – have been fined. ❌ We tried to work with them but received no response despite various efforts, including final warnings. 🏘️ The waste was having a negative impact on neighbours in Lydd and so we were left with no option but to act ➡️ https://lnkd.in/ewVWufne

🐕 A dog walker who failed to clear up after a pet on a visit to The Warren has been fined. 👨⚖️ She was caught by an officer and – despite refusing to provide her details – later identified following investigation and found guilty in court. 💩 Dog fouling is deeply unpleasant. We hope this outcome will prove to be a valuable lesson ➡️ https://lnkd.in/en8M-fpZ

🔓 Pension Credit could unlock additional benefits like free TV licence, NHS dental treatment, housing benefits, and winter fuel payments. 🚨 Don’t miss out! To find out if you're eligible and how to apply, visit ➡️ kent.gov.uk/pensioncredit

📞 A Call For Sites helps us identify land potentially available within the district to meet future needs and inform the preparation of the new Local Plan. 💬 It is an opportunity for residents, parish councils, landowners, developers and other stakeholders to suggest sites – with the potential for future development – for a wide range of uses. 🏠 These include housing, employment, leisure, community, open space or areas set aside for nature. ℹ️ Deadline for submissions is 5pm on Monday 18 November 2024 ➡️ https://lnkd.in/ejpHkMhm

We will remember them. 🎖️ Several events and services will be taking place across the district this Remembrance Sunday – here is an overview of a few: ▪️ Folkestone: A service and parade at The Leas war memorial starting between 10am and 12.30pm. ▪️ Hythe: A service of remembrance at the war memorial from 10.30am. ▪️ Saltwood: An act of remembrance at the war memorial between 11am and 11.30am. ▪️ Elham: A Remembrance Sunday service at the war memorial between 10.30am and 12pm. ▪️ Dymchurch: An act of remembrance and a parade at the war memorial from 10.30am. ▪️ New Romney: The Royal British Legion service of remembrance at St Nicholas Church from 10.45am. ▪️ Newchurch: A service held at the Airfield Memorial on the junction of Newchurch Lane from 10.40am. ▪️ Lydd: A Remembrance Sunday parade at the war memorial starting from 12pm. Please contact organisers for more information.

👋 Community workers and volunteers helping residents across the district will be brought together under one roof at a special event in Folkestone later this month. 🕙 Open to all and free to attend, the Winter Well takes place on Wednesday 27 November at South Kent Community Church from 10am until 1pm. 📌 No appointments are necessary, just pop in and speak with those there to see what support is available ➡️ https://lnkd.in/egfJgmyW