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
Conservative resignation triggers by-election on Romney Marsh
Shepway Green Party stands ready to contest the election following the resignation of a Conservative councillor on Romney Marsh. More people put their faith in Green candidates than any other candidate in the last local elections and we've been running the council ever since...
Council Votes to Support District-Wide Clean Energy
Council agrees to support clean energy in Folkestone & Hythe in a move which positions the council as advocates for a flexible approach, considering emerging technologies as they prove viable.
Hythe Town Council Objects to Holiday Lodge Development in Spanton Crescent
Hythe Town Council gathered for an important meeting on Monday night, where members voted to formally oppose a proposed development that seeks to construct four holiday lodges, complete with associated parking and infrastructure. The contentious site is located on a patch of open space and woodland adjacent to Spanton Crescent in the town’s North Ward.
Cheriton Green Councillors Secure Improvement Notice for White Lion
Rebecca Shoob, Polly Blakemore, and Mike Blakemore, the Green councillors for Cheriton ward, have responded to the community's feedback and successfully obtained a legally enforceable improvement notice that has been issued to the proprietors of the former White Lion pub located on Cheriton High Street.
Marianne Brett selected as Greens’ General Election candidate in Folkestone & Hythe
Shepway Green Party has selected Folkestone-resident Marianne Brett as its General Election candidate for Folkestone & Hythe.
Greens secure return of bus service to Lympne
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.
Greens for a stronger local economy
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.
Greens push Stagecoach to scrap bus cuts
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.
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.
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