Category Archives: Business

District Funding News

Folkestone streets will become even safer due to grant: A £335,546.64 award is the result of a bid made by Folkestone & Hythe Community Safety Partnership (CSP), Kent Police and the Kent Police & Crime Commissioner for round five of … Continue reading

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Repeat Offender: Maidstone Fraudster Released from Prison Resumes Scamming

A previously convicted fraudster from Maidstone found himself back behind bars after his release from prison. Blake Paterson, who had served time for engaging in fraudulent online car sales, was released on licence in 2022. Unfortunately, he resumed his deceptive … Continue reading

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Actionable Ways to Promote Equity and Inclusion as a Consumer

Everyone is talking about diversity these days, but how can you work to promote diversity and inclusion in your everyday life? True, you can take to the streets in support of protests and activists that are trying to level the … Continue reading

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A Community Guide to Supporting Small Businesses

It’s not always easy for smaller local businesses to keep up with bigger, better-known brands. The COVID-19 pandemic was especially challenging for smaller companies, as many of them lacked the large budgets to stay afloat as business declined or was … Continue reading

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Start a Small Business from Your Rented Space Using These Tips

This article is one of many pieces of helpful content you’ll find at Sandgate-Kent.org.uk. Business tips for new entrepreneurs run the gamut, but for those who are working out of a small space, it’s crucial to make your environment a … Continue reading

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District Council: Leaders Question and Answers 28/10

A Zoom call for Questions from the Public and Councillors was held on 28th October – a recording of the call can be found HERE Questions included: What is council doing to help and regenerate shops in the districts High … Continue reading

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Coronavirus – Your Questions Answered

Here are the answers to your questions about how coronavirus is affecting our services across the county of Kent. https://www.kent.gov.uk/social-care-and-health/health/coronavirus/coronavirus-your-questions-answered?utm_source=kcc&utm_medium=homepagealert&utm_campaign=yqa

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Sandgate Society – We Want To Support Local Businesses

Dear Sandgate Society Members We have heard how helpful you found the Hythe list, and although we are a smaller community, let’s pull together to keep our village trading. Does any member have a business in Sandgate which is still trading? Would … Continue reading

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Helping new businesses to grow for the future

In the latest rounds of calls opened for applications, there’s also a chance to create an enterprise hub to encourage local entrepreneurs for years to come. These opportunities are available through the fifth and sixth phase of the FCW programme … Continue reading

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