Folkestone residents can now help steer future transport spending across Kent as the county council launches its annual highways and travel survey. The 2026-27 National Highways and Transport Surveys, run by measure2improve on behalf of the NHT Network, open to everyone regardless of how long they have lived in the area or whether they pay Council Tax.
The consultation covers six topics: accessibility, highways maintenance, public transport, road safety, tackling congestion, and walking and cycling. Peter Osborne, KCC Cabinet Member for Highways and Transport, urged anyone who uses the transport network to take part. Responses are collected anonymously, though optional demographic questions help ensure underrepresented voices are heard. The surveys close on 28 February 2027.
This annual exercise comes as Folkestone sees a £22 million overhaul of its town centre through the Folkestone – A Brighter Future project. Funded by £19.8 million from the Levelling Up Fund and £2.2 million from Folkestone and Hythe District Council, the work spans eight key routes including Station Approach, Cheriton Road and Guildhall Street, with upgrades to roads, drainage, streetlights and green spaces. Construction started in April 2025 and is on track to finish in summer 2026.
KCC has run the NHT surveys for at least eight years, feeding results directly to highway and transportation managers to plan future investment. The council’s briefing documents also highlight the unique pressures on Folkestone as part of the international road network serving the Channel crossing terminals, making local feedback particularly valuable.
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