Folkestone & Hythe District Council

🏆 We're delighted to have been a finalist at the East Kent Apprenticeship Awards.
👥 F&HDC was shortlisted for public sector organisation of the year award.
👔 For many years, we have appointed a range of apprentices from different backgrounds.
... 📷 Matt Bristow Photography
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ℹ️ You can get the latest information about coronavirus from Public Health England ➡️ http://bit.ly/2HbG8G9

💰 You could end up with a fine if the company you hire to dispose of your waste fly tips it.
📝 Protect yourself! Ask for their Waste Carrier Licence before hiring a waste disposer.

🚧 Closures affecting Sandgate Road and Cheriton Road will be in effect next week.
🚫 This is to allow Kent County Council to carry out resurfacing works in the area.
ℹ️ Sandgate Road details here ➡️ http://bit.ly/2upvuc0
... ℹ️ Cheriton Road details here ➡️ http://bit.ly/31FTXGs
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⌛ Going back in time once more for our fortnightly feature.
💣 This week, we've landed in 1953 where the bomb disposal squad is unearthing anti-invasion mines in Folkestone.
📺 Check out the fascinating footage here ➡️ http://bit.ly/2SqfVZB

🙋 Who else watched the brilliant Dungeness features on BBC One's Countryfile last week?
😢 Worried you've missed out? Fear not, the programme is on BBC iPlayer for the next 11 months.
📺 You can watch it at any time here ➡️ https://bbc.in/375ka24

👔 It's National Apprenticeship Week!
⚖️ To mark the occasion, we've sat down with our legal apprentice Jack to discuss his time at F&HDC so far.
ℹ️ To find out more about job opportunities, click here ➡️ http://bit.ly/3bkmG7Z

Update: This event is now fully booked. -- ⚡ Got a child who is just obsessed with Harry Potter?
📚 Youngsters can make their own wand and choose their Hogwarts companions at this Hythe Library event.
... 📅 19 February @ 2.30pm
ℹ️ Book your place on Kent County Council's website here ➡️ http://bit.ly/31yZXAu
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🍺 Having a can or two while watching the Six Nations this weekend?
🤞 Recycling them afterwards is as simple as beating Scotland... hopefully!
♻️ Rinse the cans out and throw them in your purple bin or box. More recycling info here ➡️ http://bit.ly/2lZgb5o

⚠️ The Met Office has issued an amber weather warning.
🍃 It is predicting high winds for parts of south-east England on Sunday (9 February) between 9am and 9pm.
ℹ️ For all the latest info, click here ➡️ https://bit.ly/31zJoo0

🗳️ A by-election has been called for Dymchurch Parish Council.
ℹ️ Click here for full details ➡️ http://bit.ly/2jYRhSI

🏠 Folkestone & Hythe District Council has today completed a purchase of the former Folkestone Racecourse site.
ℹ️ Full story here ➡️ http://bit.ly/39hnWaj

💡 Fancy illuminating Cheriton Lights Festival later this month?
🧶 Strange Cargo - Arts is holding a paper lanterns workshop on the Saturday after next (15 February).
ℹ️ You can find out more and register by clicking here ➡️ http://bit.ly/2S0KnKW

😊 The first recipients of our innovative High Streets Fund have been revealed!
Projects include: 🍞 A brand new artisan food hall 🍔 Improvements to a burger restaurant... 🇲🇽 Disabled facilities at a Mexican restaurant
ℹ️ Full story here ➡️ http://bit.ly/3bieJ3p
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🗞️ Cllr Ian Meyers has resigned from the Cabinet to allow him more time to care for family members.
ℹ️ Full story here ➡️ http://bit.ly/372ANM4

🏘️ We're looking for a planning enforcement officer to join our team.
⏲️ The closing date is 24 February. For more details about the role or to apply, click here ➡️ http://bit.ly/2vN4io3

🚻 We've spent more than a penny on reopening the toilets near Folkestone bus station after years of closure.
✂️ Cllrs David Monk and John Collier cut the loo roll ribbon earlier today (3 February). Full story here ➡️ http://bit.ly/31lzCG4

🐶 A four-legged friend was found on her own near Co-op in Cheriton last night.
🚶 If you're missing your Collie, our contact details can be found here ➡️ http://bit.ly/36fGo14
🔢 Please quote reference number WK/202004531.