Greens leading the way in Folkestone & Hythe
The Green Party is transforming Folkestone & Hythe District Council and Hythe Town Council, delivering practical, community-focused leadership. Our councillors represent Hythe, Cheriton, Hawkinge, Elham, Sellindge, Lyminge, and Stelling Minnis, making a real local difference.
As of September 2026, the Green Party of England and Wales has over 230,000 members, led by Zack Polanski, with 5 MPs, 2 peers, and more than 1,300 local councillors driving a bold agenda for a fairer, greener future.
Join us and be part of the next chapter of Green success in Folkestone & Hythe.
Greens Working Hard All Year Round
Building Trust: How Our Council is Transforming Community Relations
Discover how our council is bridging the gap with the community through responsive engagement, supporting local organizations, and advocating on critical issues. Since taking office in May 2023, we've been dedicated to listening to residents, addressing concerns, and fostering collaboration. Join us on our journey to create a more inclusive and empowered district. Read more about our initiatives and how you can get involved!
Greens respond to OFWAT price rise
The idea that water companies will hike bills while so many people are struggling to get to the end of the month is horrific. Meanwhile, some companies, like Thames Water, are still paying shareholder dividends, which is deplorable.
Time to end pollution of our coastline: time to vote Green
Sandgate, Seabrook and New Romney have all seen protests and meetings recently as anger grows over the pollution of our seas and waterways. It has been an issue throughout our first year leading Folkestone & Hythe District Council and, with another summer of local sea swimming bans ahead, it will be in many people’s minds when they vote in July’s General Election.
Greens reward voters’ trust in first year running district
Our first year running Folkestone & Hythe District Council has seen many achievements, setting the council on the right path for the future. In May 2023, Kent’s first Green Party council leader, Cllr Jim Martin, declared Princes Parade saved, to loud cheers from the public. We eliminated a £4.5 million deficit without dipping into reserves, though this required tough decisions.
Shaping a Greener Future: Our Youth Lead the Way in Sustainability
Children from schools in the Folkestone & Hythe district have come together in a pilot scheme to explore how local government works and to create their own projects based on sustainability.
Local MP’s Leaflet Sparks Controversy: Glossing Over Economic Realities and Unmet Needs
In a recent leaflet campaign, MP Damian Collins appears to cherry-pick achievements while overlooking the underlying economic challenges facing our communities. From slashed funding to unaddressed healthcare shortages, constituents voice concerns over the mismatch between rhetoric and reality.
Landslide Areas Being Surveyed by Council
As residents continue to be concerned about landslides, Jim Martin and Jeremy Speakman join council surveyors inspecting the areas using Drones and LIDAR technology.
Planning Committee Refuses Solar Farm on Pilgrims Way Farmland
Councillors reject a proposed 18MW solar farm on Pilgrims Way, prioritising the protection of the designated North Downs National Landscape.
Volunteer to help get Greens elected
The Green Party relies almost entirely on volunteers – that’s how we’ve been making a difference for over 40 years. There’s plenty to do, and whatever your skills or interests, you can help.
From designing and delivering newsletters, canvassing locally, helping run the branch, or supporting events, to other ways you can contribute, every bit of help makes a real difference in getting more Greens elected in our community.
If you’d like to get involved, fill in the form below and someone from our Local Party will be in touch.