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Folkestone Town Council is now a venue for free art and history exhibitions.

The Town Hall is hosting a series of art and historical exhibitions for the enjoyment and interest of local people and visitors to the town.

30/10/2026

Christmas is an exciting time for all children, but it can be difficult for those escaping domestic violence. While kids and adults all over the country receive dozens of gifts during the holiday season, those living in a refuge may not even expect to have one. Having already left their home, toys and all that is familiar. This year, Folkestone Town Council is hosting a Giving Tree, in collaboration with , a local domestic abuse charity. All you have to do is…
1. Pop into the Town Hall, 1-2 Guildhall Street, Folkestone, CT20 1DY from 27 October 2026
2. Pick up a gift tag & purchase the gift listed on the tag
3. Drop the unwrapped gift back to the Town Hall by 28 November 2026
4. Give the gift of joy to a child in need this Christmas!

29/10/2026

📢Have Your Say 📢
The Town Council would like your opinion on the future of 2 Grace Hill the former library building.
In 2026, the Council acquired Grace Hill to ensure this important historic building remained in community ownership .
Follow the link below to tell us your views on the opportunities and priorities for Grace Hill. https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/33YMYW9

28/10/2026

Folkestone Town Council has provided the Community Minibus to the Beacon School to use for their day-to-day activities.
The minibus was originally purchased through the Kent County Council Community Transport Scheme and is adapted to be fully accessible, has 10 seats or 7 and 1 wheelchair and is fully electric. The Beacon School often uses its fleet of vehicles for many things such as school pickups and various trips out and about. Their current fleet is declining due to general wear and tear and having the community minibus in their fleet will mean they can continue providing an excellent service to their school community.
The Town Mayor of Folkestone, Councillor Jackie Meade (pictured) said: “The Beacon School is an essential part of many people’s lives in and around Folkestone and we are lucky have such and amazing organisation in the town that caters for those with severe learning difficulties and complex needs. I hope the minibus will help the school continue the amazing work they do here.”
Pictured: Casey Fletcher, Head of School and Town Mayor of Folkestone, Councillor Jackie Meade.

28/10/2026

🌹Folkestone Remembers🌹
SUNDAY 1ST NOVEMBER - 2.00pm Dedication of the Garden of Remembrance
Each year, Regiment Crosses are placed out for the duration of November in the Garden of Remembrance in Sandgate Road for members of the public to pay their respects. Following placement of the Regiment Crosses, a service is held to dedicate the Garden and Crosses. The service is led by the Mayor’s Chaplain, and attended by civic dignitaries, Cadets and ex-service personnel. Members of the public are invited to attend and all are asked to congregate by 1.40pm.
SUNDAY 8TH NOVEMBER - 10.30am Remembrance Sunday Service & Parade
The annual Remembrance Sunday Service and Parade will commence at 10.30am at the War Memorial at the top of the Road of Remembrance.
Any Veterans wishing to march in the main column are asked to make their way to the Leas Cliff Hall from 10.10am where they will be instructed by the Parade Commander, in readiness to depart from 10.30am.
WEDNESDAY 11TH NOVEMBER - 11.00am Machine Gun Corps
This customary service, organised by the Royal British Legion, will take place at the Machine Gun Corps (Cavalry) Memorial at the Cemetery on Cheriton Road. The service commences at 11.00am, all assembling at 10.50am.
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21/10/2026

🎄Christmas Lights Switch On
🎄Friday 13th November 2026.
🎄The Town Hall, Guildhall Street

14/10/2026

🌹Folkestone Remembers🌹
SUNDAY 1ST NOVEMBER - 2.00pm Dedication of the Garden of Remembrance
Each year, Regiment Crosses are placed out for the duration of November in the Garden of Remembrance in Sandgate Road for members of the public to pay their respects. Following placement of the Regiment Crosses, a service is held to dedicate the Garden and Crosses. The service is led by the Mayor’s Chaplain, and attended by civic dignitaries, Cadets and ex-service personnel. Members of the public are invited to attend and all are asked to congregate by 1.40pm.

SUNDAY 8TH NOVEMBER - 10.30am Remembrance Sunday Service & Parade
The annual Remembrance Sunday Service and Parade will commence at 10.30am at the War Memorial at the top of the Road of Remembrance.
Any Veterans wishing to march in the main column are asked to make their way to the Leas Cliff Hall from 10.10am where they will be instructed by the Parade Commander, in readiness to depart from 10.30am.

WEDNESDAY 11TH NOVEMBER - 11.00am Machine Gun Corps
This customary service, organised by the Royal British Legion, will take place at the Machine Gun Corps (Cavalry) Memorial at the Cemetery on Cheriton Road. The service commences at 11.00am, all assembling at 10.50am.

13/10/2026

The Police Property Act Fund is now open for applications. The fund uses money raised from the sale of eligible property seized during police operations, reinvesting it back into communities across Kent.
For the Autumn/Winter 2026 round, eligible organisations can apply for up to £2,000 for projects supporting children and young people impacted by crime, anti-social behaviour, vulnerability or victimisation.
Applications are open to micro or small registered charities, social enterprises, constituted groups, Community Interest Companies (CICs) and other eligible not-for-profit groups with an income of £100,000 or less.
Applications close at 5pm on Friday 30 October 2026.

https://www.kent-pcc.gov.uk/what-we-do/police-property-act-fund/?fbclid=IwY2xjawU6261leHRuA2FlbQIxMABwZG9mAWJyaWQRMDdNalB0bWRpZGNhb0ZGNVVzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEedXgtHoYAG_C9ky7xR5rKtac6N5szXKWiB_jD6j4OdK4wQm3lE4OBszRCOAA_aem_yllAmVouD7i7WBD6xF--0Q

07/10/2026

The Town Mayor of Folkestone, Councillor Jackie Meade, is delighted to welcome nominations for the ‘Town Mayor’s Community Awards’. These annual Awards provide an opportunity for the Mayor to show her appreciation to members of the community who have done something particularly noteworthy in Folkestone within their year in office.
All nominees should:
🥇Not be an employee of local government or a Councillor for Folkestone.
🥇Not be employed to perform a specific role in the community.
🥇Be an unpaid volunteer in the community.
🥇Be someone that has given up their own time without prompting and offered to help other people or the community.
🥇The local organisation nominees should be for those that have contributed significantly towards local charitable activities, in addition to their normal services provided for profit.
All nominees should also meet one or more of the following criteria:
🥇Be someone whose service to the community is worthy of recognition.
🥇Be someone who deserves recognition for their effort, strength, bravery or achievement.
🥇Be someone who has achieved something, which benefits their local community or even the whole of the Town.
Download forms here: https://www.folkestone-tc.gov.uk/about/mayoralty-covenant/ or pop into the Town Council Offices

06/10/2026

KCC grants of up to £5,000 to qualifying businesses are available. This funding will help to install active travel facilities to encourage staff and customers to walk, wheel, or cycle to access business premises in Kent.

https://www.kent.gov.uk/leisure-and-community/community-grants-and-funding/our-current-funding-opportunities/kent-active-travel-business-grants

The closing date for applications is the 16th October.

Address

The Town Hall 1-2 Guildhall Street
Folkestone
CT201DY

Opening Hours

Tuesday	10am - 4pm
Wednesday	10am - 4pm
Thursday	10am - 4pm
Friday	10am - 4pm
Saturday	10am - 4pm

Telephone

+441303257946

Website

http://www.folkestone-tc.gov.uk/

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