Leaders from Kent County Council are holding a community meeting in Folkestone, Kent, on 13 March 2026 to discuss local services and the future of the region.
Deputy Leader Brian Collins and Cabinet Member Paul Webb are meeting with residents to provide updates on several projects, including the new library and community learning hub. This facility is set to open in the town centre in Spring 2026, bringing back library and archive services that have been missing from the area for three years.
The meeting is also a chance for the public to give their views on a public consultation about changing how local government is run. The plan suggests closing the 14 current councils across Kent and Medway and replacing them with a smaller number of larger councils.
This seven-week feedback period is set to end on 26 March 2026. Residents are encouraged to share their thoughts on these changes before the final deadline later this month.
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