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News
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Nov
2018
Kent Police: Witness appeal following attempted theft of cash machine in Seabrook
Detectives investigating the attempted theft of a cash machine in Seabrook, Hythe are appealing for witnesses.
The incident is reported to have taken place at Hythe Service Station, Seabrook Road, Hythe, at 3.19am on Monday 26 November 2018.
Two men wearing masks were seen trying to remove the ATM from the service station. They left in a white pick-up truck which was being driven by a third man. The vehicle headed towards Hythe.
Officers are following a number of lines of enquiry and are appealing for anyone with information about the attempted theft to come forward.
They would like to speak to people who were in the area at the time and who saw any suspicious people or vehicles, or have dashcam footage that might help the investigation.
If you can help please phone Kent Police on 01622 604100 quoting reference 46/12378/18.
Alternatively, you can contact the independent charity Crimestoppers in Kent anonymously on 0800 555 111.
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Nov
2018
Folkestone and Hythe District Council Consultation for Public Spaces Protection Order 2018-19
In response to a range of concerns that have been raised by local residents and businesses Folkestone and Hythe District Council are proposing to introduce new Public Spaces Protection Orders in our district and we would like your views.
As a Community Safety Partnership they work to keep our district safe and address concerns about crime, anti-social behaviour and the activities that might spoil peoples enjoyment of their time here. One way of doing this is the use of PSPOs.
They are proposing seven measures to introduce PSPOs in specific areas of the district.
The measures we are proposing are based on current information relating to antisocial behaviour and disorder. This consultation is being carried out to establish to what extent these issues are affecting residents and local businesses. This will then dictate whether some, or all, of the measures should be introduced in certain areas or district wide.
You can download a copy of their information leaflet and survey below on on their website at https://www.folkestone-hythe.gov.uk/community/community-safety/PSPO
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22
Nov
2018
Black Friday: Stay Safe
With Black Friday approaching and with the run up to Christmas many of you may be tempted to buy online in the next few days. Please see below for advice on how to shop on line safely:
How to shop online safely…
Software updates
Make sure you’ve installed the latest software & app updates. Criminals use weaknesses in software to attack your devices and steal information, such as your payment details.
Email accounts
Use a strong, separate password for your email account. Criminals can use your email to access other online accounts, such as those you use for online shopping.
Phishing
Don’t click on a link in an unexpected email or text. The volume of online shopping related phishing emails increases significantly during the holiday period. Remember, if a deal seems too good to be true, it probably is.
Payment methods
Don’t pay for goods or services by bank transfer unless you know and trust the person. Payments via bank transfer offer you no protection if you become a victim of fraud.
For more information on how to stay secure online, visit www.cyberaware.gov.uk.
22
Nov
2018
Christmas arrangements from Folkestone & Hythe District Council
Changes to recycling and waste collections
Please note: if your collection is normally on Tuesday or Wednesday, this will change. Please see below:
| Your normal collection day | Your revised collection day |
| Monday 24 December | No change |
| Tuesday 25 December | Saturday 22 December |
| Wednesday 26 December | Saturday 29 December |
| Thursday 27 December | No change |
| Friday 28 December | No change |
Collections return to normal from Monday 31 December.
Bad weather may change or delay collections, please check folkestone-hythe.gov.uk for updates.
You can get automatic reminders for your recycling and waste collection dates over Christmas and throughout the year by signing up to email alerts.
Garden Waste
Garden Waste collections take their usual two week break at Christmas – the last collection is on Friday 21 December and collections start again on Monday 7 January.
If you want to sign up for fortnightly garden waste collections go to folkestone-hythe.gov.uk/garden-waste
To recycle your real Christmas tree for free go to folkestone-hythe.gov.uk/christmas trees
Opening hours
Civic Centre Civic Centre, Castle Hill Avenue, Folkestone:
| Monday 24 December | closed |
| Tuesday 25 December | closed |
| Wednesday 26 December | closed |
| Thursday 27 December | 8.30am – 5pm |
| Friday 28 December | 8.30am – 5pm |
| Monday 31 December | closed |
| Tuesday 1 January | closed |
| Wednesday 2 January | 9.30am – 5pm |
| Thursday 3 January | 8.30am – 5pm |
| Friday 4 January | 8.30am – 5pm |
The Wednesday morning drop-in service at New Romney Town Council, High Street, New Romney will be closed on Wednesday 26 December and it will re-open on Wednesday 2 January (9am to 12pm).
Hythe Swimming Pool
For opening hours at Hythe Swimming Pool, please visit https://folkestone-hythe.gov.uk/sports-and-leisure/hythe-pool
In an emergency
If you need to contact Folkestone and Hythe District Council in an emergency while our offices are closed please call 01303 221888
Free Christmas Parking
We want to encourage shoppers into our great town centres and support our local traders. That’s why we waive charges in council car parks and on-street parking bays on the three Saturdays before Christmas.
You can park for free in council ‘Pay and Display’ car parks and on street parking bays on:
- Saturday 8 December
- Saturday 15 December
- Saturday 22 December
If you live in the district, you can apply for a permit to park in all our car parks at any time of the year for just £60. Go to: folkestone-hythe.gov.uk/parking/permits
16
Nov
2018
Sandgate Christmas Lights – 24th November
On Saturday 24th November, Sandgate Parish Council invite you to join them in celebrating Christmas and the turning on of the Saga and High Street lights.
Please join us at the Saga Pavilion between 6.00pm-7.00pm.
There will be Christmas music, minced pies and mulled wine and a very special guest with free presents for all children.
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Nov
2018
Sandgate Parish Council: Invitation to Tender for Construction Project
Sandgate Parish Council are looking to undertake a small project in Sandgate Park.
There used to be a toilet block there which had to be demolished some years ago leaving a damaged concrete base. We are now seeking to reinstate that base (preserving access hatches to services) and surrounding it on three sides with a brick wall of c1100 -1500 mm with a view to making it suitable to locate portable toilets there each summer.
Local contractors are invited to tender for this work.
If you are interested please email our Deputy Clerk and Responsible Finance Officer at clerk@sandgatepc.org.uk in order to arrange a site visit.
12
Nov
2018
November 2018 Food Bin
Sandgate Parish Council are delighted to support the work of the Folkestone Rainbow Centre by hosting a Food Bin at Sandgate Library.
Any items that the Sandgate community collect will be received by the Rainbow Centre team at their warehouse prior to being sent out to their Distribution Centres, Foodstop and the Winter Shelter.
Help feed local people in crisis. Items we would especially appreciate this month are:
- Tinned meat
- Deodorant
- Shaving foam
- Juice
- Tinned potatoes
Please ensure all food is well within date and unopened as we are not allowed to distribute out of date food. Thank you!
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2018
Sandgate Remembrance 2018
On 11th November, the 100th anniversary of the cessation of hostilities in WW1 will be commemorated at St Paul’s Church, Sandgate Hill, and the fallen who gave their lives in conflicts past and present will be remembered.
The service will start at 10.00am and then further prayers will take place at the Sandgate War Memorial at the junction of Sandgate High Street and Military Road at 10.45am approximately.
There will be an evening service at 6.45pm at the Sir John Moore Memorial, on Sandgate Esplanade, when the beacon will be lit and the bells of St Paul’s will ring out as part of the nationwide commemorative event.
Holders, and relatives of holders of medals, are encouraged to wear these at both events.
Everyone is welcome to join the service at the Church, War Memorial, Sir John Moore Memorial or all three.
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Oct
2018
Sandgate Planter Sponsorship 2018
The Parish Council would like to thank the sponsors of the planters throughout the village this summer.
The following organisations assisted with the cost of these planters – Harmer and Sons (2), the Folkestone Rowing Club, the Sandgate Society (3), LH Property and Prater Raines Ltd.
The Parish Council hopes you all enjoyed the display which will return in the spring, although the rowing boat display and the circular tub in the middle of the village will remain planted for the winter.