Folkestone Central Labour Team
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This is the twitter account for Folkestone Central ward Labour councillors - elected 4th May 2023!
Folkestone
Joined March 2023
Cllrs @lizmcshane & @BinnsJWalker up early this morning for the raising of the Pride flag at the Civic Centre #FolkestonePride #LoveisLove
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Delighted & proud to be at the Pride Flag raising today - 1st time it’s been raised! #FolkestonePride #History
🏳️🌈 The Pride flag has been raised in recognition of today’s Folkestone Pride fun due to take over the town. 👏 It was attended by our Chair Cllr Jones, Leader Cllr J Martin and other local councillors as well as representatives taking part in today’s big event.
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Who’s up for a quiz trail around Folkestone? Pop in to the Town Hall for more info if you are interested!
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Just a reminder of our monthly councillor surgery tomorrow: 2-3pm Saturday 14th June, The Town Hall in Guildhall St. Please pop in if you need to speak to us.
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Remember when Trump gave Elon access to ALL of the government’s data?
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Wonderful opening for the Music in May festival at the Quarterhouse yesterday. Spread the word and encourage people to take part. Over 200 events across the month. Wow! https://t.co/YjNYonUuZ5
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Great to join in with Bayle residents marking VE Day together with a fab array of cakes, a visit from the mayor and good chats. So much work goes into organising these events for people to be able to get together - thank you.
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I’ve read a lot of Tory-driven propaganda in the last few days about barristers undermining the cab rank rule by working just for individuals and not for the government. I’m afraid this is nonsense! ❌ You breach the cab rank rule if you turn down work you are offered, which
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Important information about how to get advice from Citizens Advice since our bureau closed.
Residents will continue to have access to free, independent and confidential advice thanks to a new agreement. Read more here ➡️ https://t.co/ya4a6PsjVq
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Still time to drop into Folkestone town hall this afternoon for more info about traffic changes coming to the town centre.
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Great to be out today campaigning in Folkestone West with @AdrianLockwood our KCC candidate & delighted to have @helenadollimore & friends from @HastingsRyeLab join us! @FH4Labour #LocalElections
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Its Big Garden Birdwatch weekend and KCC's Local Nature Recovery Strategy is out for public consultation until 12th March. Consultation documents and the questionnaire can be found at
letstalk.kent.gov.uk
Update January 2026 Following the publication of the final Kent and Medway Local Nature Recovery Strategy, a post-publication ‘You Said, We Did’ document is now available from the Documents section...
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FOLKESTONE SPORTS CENTRE IS SAVED!!! 🥳👏👏👏🎊🙌🎉😆🏊♂️🏊♀️🏸⛹️♀️🤸♀️👟 So buzzing to hear that Folkestone Sports Centre will re-open! The details are still being finalised but this is clearly a massive win for the community. I’ll of course say more as details are released by the
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📢 NEW YEAR, NEW SURGERIES 📢 Please see details below for my first surgeries for constituents in 2025 with much more to come throughout the year ahead. I look forward to seeing lots of you in person and helping you however I can. #Surgery #MP #Service #Listening
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From all of us at Folkestone and Hythe Labour Party, we wish everyone in Folkestone, Hythe and Romney Marsh and the whole of the UK a very Happy Christmas, Happy Chanukah and Happy Holidays!
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Here’s my last column of 2024, from last Thursday’s Folkestone Herald, reflecting on the last crazy - but fun - last 6 months! (I’m still not ready for Christmas!) #HappyChristmas
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A busy day today but lovely to catch up with my own neighbours and students from Earlscliffe carol-singing in Grimston Gardens. It was cold but the mulled wine helped!
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Please consider donating to the Christmas dinner for Folkestone’s care leavers. Here’s the link: https://t.co/E2HgVxvb6U
crowdfunder.co.uk
Volunteer group organising a Christmas Day event for Care Leavers aged 18-25 - who would otherwise spend Christmas Day alone.
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A soggy but productive morning out on the #Labourdooorstep in #Cheriton. The photo was taken before we all got soaked 😂☔️ Thanks to team @FH4Labour for braving the elements to get our message out!
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