Folkestone and Hythe
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Folkestone and Hythe stretches along the Kent coast from the Channel Tunnel terminal at Folkestone to the shingle beaches of Dungeness. Folkestone itself has a regenerated harbour, coastal park, and creative quarter, while Hythe is a historic town with a seafront promenade, canal, and medieval churches. Inland, the North Downs rise with views across the Channel, while Romney Marsh spreads across the south with open, flat landscapes and scattered churches. Dungeness, a vast shingle headland with lighthouses and unique habitats, highlights the district’s distinctive geography.
The local authority for this district is: Folkestone and Hythe District Council - responsible for district-level services. Since Kent is a two-tier area, county-level services are handled by: Kent County Council.
Constituencies in Folkestone and Hythe
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Wards in Folkestone and Hythe
Folkestone and Hythe is divided into 13 wards, listed below in alphabetical order.
- Broadmead
- Cheriton
- East Folkestone
- Folkestone Central
- Folkestone Harbour
- Hythe
- Hythe Rural
- New Romney
- North Downs East
- North Downs West
- Romney Marsh
- Sandgate & West Folkestone
- Walland & Denge Marsh