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Folkestone · FolkestoneThis is a story of lost affordable housing. At the Full Council meeting on 23 July 2025, Cllr Jim Martin responded to a question from Cllr Nicola Keen about affordable housing provision at a key development site. His claim: that “nothing was lost” — no homes, no money, and no enforceable obligation. But a review of the public planning record reveals this claim does not stand up to scrutiny. The 2016 Application: £1.7 Million That Never Arrived…Read Article
Affordable Homes Lost After Council Fails to Enforce Legal Planning Condition, According to Public Documents

Folkestone · FolkestoneFolkestone’s most famous headless resident is finally due a reunion. After more than a year without a face, the statue of St Eanswythe at the entrance to Radnor Park is to receive a new head, councillors heard at last night’s Folkestone & Hythe District Council full council meeting. Cllr Belinda Walker – pictured – raised the issue, noting—with a touch of gallows humour—that visitors arriving for the town’s Triennial might enjoy a cup of tea i…Read Article