Thanks to the hard work of our Green Party councillors and the many residents who signed the petition and voiced their concerns, Stagecoach have agreed to reinstate the number 10 bus service to Lympne.

The closure of Wilko means the loss of jobs for local people – and we understand the sense of trepidation about job security, especially during a cost-of-living crisis. Local economies are at the heart of Green Party economic policy.

Since Stagecoach announced proposed cuts to local bus services in Folkestone and Hythe district, our elected Green councillors have been listening to residents and taking action to have your voices heard by Stagecoach and Kent County Council – those responsible for the bus services.

There has been much discussion about the Folkestone Harbour and Seafront development. The developers are currently undertaking a pre-planning consultation on their proposed designs and are expected to submit a detailed planning application later in the year. Residents understandably want to have their voices heard.

Since their election to Folkestone and Hythe District Council in May, our Green Party district councillors have been busy making positive changes at the council, working hard for all residents in the district and fulfilling manifesto pledges made during the election campaign.