Folkestone & Hythe District Council Monthly Update: May 2026
A monthly bulletin from F&HDC. This month: Financial support for community groups, Renters’ Rights Act, Play Areas, Road of Remembrance, Carton Recycling & Paws for Thought.
2 Apr 2026
Councillor Andy Swain - Teign Valley (TDC)
14 Feb 2021
Cllr Andy Swain
Ward: Teign Valley
Parishes: Ashton ; Bridford ; Christow ; Doddiscombsleigh ; Dunsford ; Hennock ; Tedburn St Mary ; Trusham
Contact information
Mobile: 07756 253908
Email: andrew.swain@teignbridge.gov.uk
Committee appointments
Term of Office
- 07/05/2019 - 13/05/2023
Andy's News
Folkestone & Hythe District Council Monthly Update: April 2026
A monthly bulletin from F&HDC. This month: Folkestone Sports Centre Grant, Otterpool Park, UK Town of Culture, Working for Veterans, Folca2, ANPR Trial Ends, Beach Reprofiling, Youth Forum & Excellence in Volunteering Awards.
2 Apr 2026
Working for the community
Chris calls out pothole-ridden roads
The pothole by Debbie’s house was filled last month but is already disintegrating.
2 Apr 2026
KCC Decision: To progress the Road of Remembrance embankment stabilisation works scheme through to delivery
Finally, after huge local lobbying, Kent County Council have published the decision notice to do the works needed to protect and reopen the Folkestone Road of Remembrance. Works could start as soon as May, and are likely to take up to a year.
2 Apr 2026
Liz Jarvis MP calls for emergency 10p fuel duty cut to keep Eastleigh moving
Liberal Democrat MP, Liz Jarvis, is calling for an immediate 10p cut in fuel duty, as part of an emergency transport package “to keep Britain moving”.
2 Apr 2026
Murray: Lib Dem 10p fuel duty cut will get Scotland moving again
Liberal Democrat Scottish affairs spokesperson Susan Murray MP has today said that the party’s call for a 10p cut in fuel duty as part of an emergency transport package will “get Scotland moving again”.
2 Apr 2026