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Creative Quarter, Folkestone Contents

Foreword ...... 5 Excellent Connectivity ...... 6 Skilled Workforce ...... 8 Business Locations...... 9 Funding and Business Support...... 11 Join an Active Business Community ...... 14 Folkestone Community Works ...... 15 Growing Economy ...... 16 Sector Strengths ...... 20 Folkestone...... 26 Hythe ...... 30 Romney Marsh ...... 32 ...... 34 Lifestyle ...... 36 Otterpool Park ...... 39 Introducing Folkestone & Hythe District Council . . . 40

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Foreword

The district of Folkestone & Hythe is located on ’s south coast and has a population of approximately 110,000.

The vibrant coastal hub of www.folkestone.works provides Folkestone is the area’s you with all the information you commercial centre. The district need about our area – why your also includes the historic Cinque business will succeed here, the Port towns of Hythe, New funding and support available, Romney and , as well the property we have on offer as beautiful North Downs and why Folkestone will work countryside and areas of for you, as highlighted in our outstanding beauty. business success stories.

This is a great location to live Cllr John Collier, Folkestone and set up business - we have & Hythe District Council Lead an unsurpassed combination Member for the District Cllr John Collier of excellent travel links. The Economy, says: “Our district is offers easy a great place to live, work and access to 75 miles away; visit. The district’s commercial connections from the M25 to hub is the bustling seaside We offer a great other parts of the country; a destination of Folkestone, home place to live, work High-Speed Rail Service (HS1) to world class companies such and visit. The with a journey time to London as Saga and Church & Dwight, of under an hour; and the and there are the charming district’s commercial in Folkestone historic towns of Hythe, New hub is the bustling takes you to continental Europe Romney and Lydd. The district seaside destination in only 35 minutes. has many areas of outstanding natural beauty and attractive of Folkestone, This guide has been put countryside in and around home to world together by Folkestone & the North Downs and the class companies... Hythe District Council in Romney Marsh. conjunction with Burrows Communications Limited. “We offer excellent transport links to the rest of the UK and If you are thinking about Continental Europe.” starting up or relocating your business or seeking investment Folkestone & Hythe District opportunities, read on to find Council has a great track record out why Folkestone, Hythe, of supporting local businesses Romney Marsh or North Downs and offers a wide range of will work for you. support for local businesses and those looking to relocate We have excellent connectivity, into the district. See our a supportive business website folkestone.works for environment, a high quality the full range of services and of life and a cost effective resources available and to find business location. out why our district is a great place to grow your business.

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Excellent Connectivity

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M1 A1(M) From High Speed 1 to away. You can use the Channel Tunnel High Speed Broadband and be in France in time to enjoy an evening meal and still be back to watch King’s The High Speed 1 (HS1) rail service Watford the News at 10! M40 Cross connects Folkestone and London via two railway stations and has Stratford If you need to travel by air, London St Pancras e opened up the district to a whole new le Gatwick, London City and London International bi audience – for business relocations, Ju Heathrow Airports are all within easy London the visitor economy and commuters Stations seeking an affordable home and reach, and the growing London Ashford M4 Ebb London Inte quality lifestyle. Airport is available for private jet travel. Heathrow To learn more about this visit Airport LON DON Folkestone works for quick and easy folkestone.works/success- access to London and the continent. stories/london-ashford-airport M3 High Speed 1 (HS1) means a journey M25 time of just 53 minutes to London St Superfast broadband is available in Pancras, with two stations to choose most areas through the upgrading and from - Folkestone Central and extension of the BT Openreach and Virgin Media infrastructure, as well as Folkestone West. This is perfect if you M23 want to work and live by the coast and provision of new fibre networks by other visit London. providers in rural areas. In Folkestone, London ultrafast broadband is available in many Gatwick Airport On the roads the M20 and M2 provide areas including workspace for digital links to London as well as to the rest businesses and artist studios in the of the UK. Continental Europe is just Creative Quarter. Tenants of business 35 minutes away via the Channel Tunnel space at the Civic Centre in Folkestone 18 Journey time (mins) to MINS St Pancras International either by car or as a passenger on can also enjoy broadband speeds of up from January 2017* Eurostar which can be accessed from to 1Gbps. High Speed 1 (HS1) nearby Ashford International. There are also regular ferry services from the Port All of this makes our district a great Domestic services of which is just 15 minutes’ drive place for business. Motorways

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The Workshop, Folkestone Skilled Workforce Competitive pay and good education provide a talented workforce for your business. Nearby universities offer a pool of highly qualified knowledge-based graduates.

We have two of the best Excellent Further Education provision It is keen to engage with employers to means employers have access to a make sure young people in the district achieving grammar skilled workforce through have the skills employers need and schools in Kent, and apprenticeships and bespoke training. offers bespoke workforce training for And with our excellent schools, individual employers. further education businesses looking to grow have a provision rated bright future here. We have two of the best achieving grammar schools in Kent; the Harvey ‘Outstanding’ by Ofsted. Education Driving Business Grammar School and the Folkestone School for Girls, plus we have We have three universities nearby – academies and a performing arts the University of Kent and Canterbury and technology college. Christ Church University at Canterbury and the University of Greenwich at Medway, and all are attracting a Graduate and Research growing student population. This is Opportunities for Business creating a strong knowledge-driven There are many opportunities for graduate base which offers employers businesses to tap into the graduate excellent recruitment potential, as well pool at local universities. You can as opportunities for partnership to bring graduates into your business explore how research and innovation through placements for up to a year can support business growth. or by simply providing work experience and internships. Many of the For workforce skills and training, we undergraduate programmes which have considerable Further Education involve working with employers are provision at Folkestone College - part accredited, offering students of the East Kent College Group, and additional qualifications and skills. nearby Hadlow College in Ashford. Both also provide Higher Education courses. There are also Knowledge Transfer East Kent College has revamped its Partnerships which enable Folkestone College campus, with businesses to link with universities contributions from the District Council, to utilise their research capabilities. and has recently received five This may be to develop a new product ‘Outstanding’ gradings in an Ofsted or explore a new means of delivering inspection. It offers a first class a service. education to suit all needs and has an extensive apprenticeship programme.

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Business Locations

Find Property Space No matter what stage you are at in your business journey, we have property for you. The Folkestone, Hythe, Romney Marsh and North Downs area has readily available commercial property from start-up incubator units through to large office and manufacturing facilities. Commercial property prices are up to 60% lower than in London. High Quality Premises at Competitive Prices We have many sites offering high quality business accommodation, including modern offices in the centre and on the edge of Folkestone, rural workshops, and industrial units and warehouses close to the M20.

We have many locations for business across our area with premises for many different business sector types. The Workshop The Workshop is a commercial business centre established in September 2013. The Workshop, Folkestone It aims to provide a unique business proposition for small businesses, freelancers and start-ups and its core objective is to be more than just a place leave it basis. What is more, The flexible office spaces, mentoring, of work in Folkestone. Workshop can have a space ready support and training in Folkestone town for a customer within 48 hours of the centre. With Folkestone now becoming a hub initial enquiry. for entrepreneurship and creatives, The focus at the Folkestone Business demand for modern office space has Further business support is available Hub is to assist and support start-up increased for more flexible working. at no extra cost for start-ups – from businesses and individuals moving into business planning and marketing to With the latest high street broadband self-employment by providing work connections and other added-value finance guidance, access to funding spaces and mentoring that can make the services facilities, The Workshop was and incentives. Having this support has difference between success and failure in created to cater for exactly that need. led to many jobs being created which the difficult early stages of development. It is based over five floors and provides has injected new vitality to the area. 15,000 sq ft of business space. To find out more, call 01303 764 270 or By creating a community ethos within the The Workshop was developed further in email [email protected] hub, experienced business people can 2014 with 13 more offices created; by share their expertise and those at similar the end of 2016 it had 24 offices, all Folkestone Business Hub stages of business can pool ideas. catering for the growing demand in the The Folkestone Business Hub helps wider Folkestone area for ‘small to those with the vision, drive and At the Folkestone Business Hub the medium’ size offices. enthusiasm to start or grow their own emphasis is on cooperation and business. It offers affordable and supporting one another. Entrepreneurs Desk spaces are provided for sole traders, freelancers and start-ups. Meeting rooms and serviced facilities are all provided, such as printing and superfast broadband. The energetic atmosphere enables individuals to With London less than an hour away and commercial property meet other like-minded people and costing up to 60% less than in the capital, the area is hugely businesses, with regular meetings and events available on a take it or attractive to business.

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work side by side, exchanging great Basepoint Romney Resource Centre wealth of knowledge, resources and Set around a landscaped courtyard Romney Resource Centre (RRC) is contacts. car park, this managed office a leading charitable community accommodation on the edge of organisation based in the heart of the Through business to business support Folkestone ranges from small units for Romney Marsh. It has a reputation for and help on-site, the Folkestone one to two people, through to larger delivering high quality training with a Business Hub can help you overcome units for more established businesses. wealth of supporting individuals and the common problems facing start-up There are spacious fully functioning the wider community. businesses and support for as long as workshops along with a range of units you need. Flexibility, affordability and in between. Managed office facilities Having served the community for over 20 years, the centre prides itself on on-going support are central to the available at the site include free being run by local people who Folkestone Business Hub. parking, high speed internet access, an on-site café/restaurant and serviced understand the needs of the community. meeting rooms. The vision is to provide support and Wi-Fi access is available in communal activities that encompass all age areas, and there are kitchen facilities, Built in 2002, the centre adjoins J13 groups, abilities, interests and meets meeting rooms, informal break out of the M20 with easy access to the needs of local people. areas as well as access to additional Folkestone town centre, as well as business services. to Dover, Ashford and the Channel The aim is to improve the lives of local Tunnel. residents on the Romney Marsh and If you are interested in renting space in the surrounding areas, by providing or would just like to find out more, For further information please call education and tackling unemployment visit folkestone.works/why-here/ 01303 298298 or email to help people close skill gaps. [email protected] good-property or call 01303 760360. RRC offers courses to suit beginners through to advanced users looking to gain a nationally recognised qualification.

Romney Marsh Business Centre offers low cost managed space Through business to business support and help options including hot desk, incubator space and office space with on-site, the Folkestone Business Hub can help you administrative support. overcome the common problems facing start-up Call 01797 367455 or visit businesses and support for as long as you need. romney-resource.co.uk

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Funding and Business Support

Find Funding and Support

We offer a wide range of funding options and support services for businesses in our area.

Every business could do with a boost to grow and if you are an expanding business or an ambitious start-up, we can help you access the finance you need through experts that are able to help you secure these funds.

Business Support The Live Chat service is part of the Cost: Free advice / cost competitive Kent and Medway Growth Hub “Ask accommodation Phil” marketing campaign. Eligibility: Any business / entrepreneur Support and Advice Contact: romney-resource.co.uk Available for Local Contact: Businesses kentandmedwaygrowthhub.org.uk Pro-actions Group The Pro-actions Group is a business Folkestone & Hythe District Council Kent Invicta Chamber of improvement specialist company that offers a wide range of high quality works in partnership with the District support services for local businesses. Commerce Council to help local businesses It has links to many business support The Kent Invicta Chamber of address challenging issues to improve providers, to ensure all local businesses Commerce is a membership can access the support they need. organisation that provides a full sales and achieve growth. range of business support services, Let’s Do Business ranging from networking, Cost: Free Existing businesses, start-ups and international trade, business support Eligibility: Any business / pre-starts can benefit from support to representation. entrepreneur from Let’s Do Business. Contact: pro-actions.com • One-to-one advice sessions Cost: Membership fee The Kent Foundation • One day workshops Eligibility: Any business / entrepreneur The Kent Foundation is a charity dedicated to providing free business Tailored business support from Contact: kentinvictachamber.co.uk experienced business advisers covers: support and advice to Kent’s young people who wish to start or grow a • Marketing Locate in Kent Locate in Kent offers confidential business. Their Business Mentors • Business planning and free business investment and hold a wide range of skills and • Funding relocation services to international, knowledge just waiting to be used to • Apprenticeship funding UK and Kent-based companies looking help support your business. It offers to expand in the area. undivided attention and someone to Contact: letsdobusinessgroup.co.uk talk to. [email protected] Cost: Free Cost: Free Kent and Medway Growth Hub Eligibility: Any business / entrepreneur / investor Eligibility: Young people who wish Find out more about south east to start or grow a business business support from Kent and Contact: locateinkent.com Contact: kentfoundation.org Medway Growth Hub. This fully funded Business Incubator service is designed to help new and existing businesses find the most Centre suitable type of business support The New Romney Business available in their area. Incubator Centre is a hub for helping business start-ups on the Chat LIVE to business advisors for FREE Romney Marsh, providing low cost Mondays to Fridays between 9am and office space, guidance and support 7pm (excluding public bank holidays). to small businesses in the area.

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Join an Active Business Community

We have a vibrant and thriving business community and a popular business forum – the Folkestone & Hythe Business Advisory Board chaired by locally-based regional businessman Geoff Miles of Maidstone Studios, who is also Chairman of the Kent and Medway Economic Partnership (KMEP). This offers businesses mutual support and networking opportunities, as well as a voice to policy makers on local and national matters affecting business.

Folkestone & Hythe Business Advisory Board The Folkestone & Hythe Business Advisory Board (FHBAB) is a business-led forum established in 2013 to provide the business community with a voice and act as a ‘sounding board’ for local and national policies that aim to encourage economic growth in the district.

At each meeting there are regular updates from Board members in the key business sectors who share their experiences about current trading conditions. There are also discussions on initiatives that support economic growth and affect the business community. Meetings are held bi-monthly, with opportunities to network over a light breakfast beforehand.

Cost: Free Creative Quarter, Folkestone Eligibility: Any business / entrepreneur Contact economy@folkestone- Peter Bettley of Strand House, Daniel Sangiuseppe of the hythe.gov.uk Sir Roger De Haan’s company, Folkestone, Hythe & District Hotel said: “'The Folkestone & Hythe & Catering Association and The Luke Quilter of Sleeping Business Advisory Board is an Burlington Hotel said: “I have Giant Media said: excellent forum through which enjoyed my time so far on the “The board is a fantastic those with an interest in the FHBAB as I feel I have been able opportunity for local business community can share to inform key people in the local business to get more and communicate news about authority and other local business, information about local their own activities and issues about issues affecting my industry, events, initiatives and that are likely to have a bearing whilst at the same time hearing schemes that may benefit on business in the district. It has first-hand what is happening them. It is also a good also become a powerful medium locally that may concern me and opportunity to feed back whereby the local business my colleagues. Another main to the local council about community can express its views benefit of our board is it feeds into areas that could be and lobby for positive change.” the Kent and Medway Economic improved. They in turn Partnership (KMEP), which is the can effect change to help local federated board of the resolve any issues and South East Local Enterprise help develop local Partnership (SELEP).” businesses.”

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Folkestone Community Works

Folkestone & Hythe District Council refurbishment; plant, machinery and The programme has secured almost £2.5 million of other equipment; marketing and European Funding for the Folkestone publicity and for other types of services will support projects Community Works programme which required by the business. delivered by will operate in the central, east and harbour areas of Folkestone up to 2022. Folkestone & Hythe District Council is organisations, such Grants to cover 50% of the costs will running the programme and will work as charities and be available to organisations and local closely with a Local Action Group businesses to help: comprising residents and representatives social enterprises, • Support local businesses and of the many organisations that work with to provide activities the local community. start-ups to grow like business support • Create new job opportunities The programme was launched on programmes and • Help residents to access jobs 22nd February 2018 and the first applications for projects are underway. projects which help The programme will support projects delivered by organisations, such as For further information on the residents into work. charities and social enterprises, to Folkestone Community Works provide activities like business support programme and the grants available programmes and projects which help see www.folkestonecommunity.works residents into work. The programme also includes an SME Business Grant Scheme which will provide grants directly to local businesses to cover 50% of the costs to invest in things such as: small scale building

Members of the Local Action Group (LAG) which oversees the Folkestone Community Works programme

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Growing Economy

Creative and Digital

Our area is a growing hub for businesses in one of the UK’s fastest-growing sectors – creative and digital media. In the last 10 years or so, Folkestone has Creative Quarter, Folkestone benefited from significant regeneration, with investment by the Roger De Haan We are home to around 4,000 businesses that range from big brands such Trust into the Creative Quarter which as Saga, Holiday Extras and Church & Dwight to smaller start-ups like is attracting many new businesses in Shane Record Paintings and PROGRESS, which are two of many thriving this sector. creative businesses clustered in The Creative Quarter. Folkestone’s status as an emerging There is a vibrant, dynamic business landscape that champions several key digital and arts-based cluster has sectors, making the most of home-grown skills. Plus, there is ready access to been boosted with the development national apprenticeship schemes that nurture young talent. With London less than of The Workshop which is providing an hour away yet commercial property costing up to 60% less than in the capital, high quality accommodation for the the area has an attractive offer with a rich source of new business clusters for sector, along with its Factory Floor for anyone looking to locate here. start-ups.

Creative and Digital Success Story - PROGRESS

PROGRESS is a creative agency located We are also passionate believers in in the Old Post Office, a big green initiatives such as the National building with a unique Nathan Coley Apprenticeship Scheme from which we artwork adorning the roof. have already recruited one full-time staff member and currently have another Our Business person going through the process. “We are PROGRESS, a creative agency based in the heart of Folkestone’s Location – Folkestone Creative Quarter. Our creative remit is “Where we are located – The Creative broad – we create and build brands, Quarter – is a fantastic location. The working closely with businesses to regeneration of the area is really reaping define who they are, what they look like dividends and it is fast becoming a and how they present themselves. This thriving and energetic community. It is is cross-media, from design and identity, a stone’s throw from the harbour, the photograph and filming, print and rents are very economic, the quality of production to promotion on and offline. life is great and the recent and planned developments mean that the town is We work with businesses large and firmly being put on the map. small – from local independents to the PROGRESS, Folkestone international Blue Chip corporates. For business there are some diverse Our clients span a number of sectors, properties and varied creative including charity, travel, construction, environments – why would you want and seeing the process of regeneration finance, hospitality and retail and are to be anywhere else? We have access taking place in the town. located as far afield as Arizona and to a great workforce and furthermore, Abu Dhabi. the connections are second to none – Advice for Start-Ups we’re in London in under an hour. Folkestone is enjoying a real resurgence In seven short years from a standing and is welcoming new visitors and start of one person, a laptop and a As well as our international work, we residents all the time. If you are a phone, we have grown a strong team are equally as proud to have created the business with ambitions, then you with a good balance of both youth and branding for a number of local success should seriously consider taking experience. Currently there are eight stories such as Rocksalt, the Folkestone advantage of everything this fantastic people employed at PROGRESS and we Harbour Arm and Three Hills Sports town has to offer.” intend to recruit additional staff as the Park to name a few. We love being business expands. part of the local creative community Visit progress.agency

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Creative and Digital Success Story - Guy Hollaway Architects

Guy Hollaway Architects is an award- winning architectural and interior design practice based in Hythe and London. The practice has a strong reputation for high quality design and competes on both a national and international level.

Guy Hollaway Architects consists of 45 staff over three studios, two based in Kent and one in London. Guy is an ‘Ambassador of Kent’. In this role he shows his commitment to the county and promotes Kent positively and widely.

Our Business “We are a RIBA chartered, award- Pobble House, Dungeness, Guy Hollaway Architects winning architectural and interior design practice, working within the Business Services sector. We have a A large number of projects are situated constrained by being by the coast and strong reputation for high quality within the local area, including the we can enjoy the best of both worlds. design. Located in London and on the Rocksalt restaurant in Folkestone South East coast, the practice offers Harbour. The restaurant forms a crucial Funding and Support both architecture and interior design milestone in the regeneration of the We have benefitted from business expertise. ‘Old Town’ and harbour, serving to networks in Kent, which have allowed reconnect visitors and the population us to forge local links. Guy is also a We employ youth and experience in of the coastal town with the harbour member of the design panel for Design South-East and sits on the balance and the team is passionately and seafront. board of Kent Design and Development involved in all projects from inception We are currently working on a new (KDDA) and on the Ashford Design through to completion, ensuring Urban Sports Park in Folkestone, Panel. delivery of quality and reinforcement this will be the world’s first multi- of the design concept. In our design sports facility of its kind, and will add Advice for Start-Ups processes, we sketch, build physical to the ever expanding skate and We would advise a business looking models and create computer BMX scene. to start-up in Hythe to choose a visualisations in order to experiment location which is close to the station, and innovate, and deliver architecture Advantages of Hythe with good transport links, allowing that balances sensitive contextual Hythe offers good motorway flexibility for both staff and clients. response with elegant functionality. connections, allowing clients and Parking is limited in Hythe, therefore staff to easily reach us, whilst the sufficient on-site parking would be We are committed to delivering high- high speed train service from advisable.” quality projects that present innovative Folkestone to St Pancras enables design solutions and excellent value easy access to our London office. Visit guyhollaway.co.uk or call through careful control of costs and Hythe is a great place to both live 01303 268 214 programming to ensure client and work by the sea; because of its satisfaction. high speed connections we are not

We are committed to delivering high-quality projects that present innovative design solutions and excellent value through careful control of costs and programming to ensure client satisfaction.

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Finance and Insurance

The Folkestone area has the highest level of finance and insurance services in South East . Sitting conveniently between London, Paris and Brussels with fast rail and road links, it is no surprise that it remains a favourable destination for the finance and insurance sector. Local universities offer a ready supply of talent, with many business and finance graduates. Plus there is a good broadband service to provide added support.

Finance and Insurance Success Story - Independent Insurance Services and Insure Green

Independent Insurance Services and Insure Green are personal and commercial insurance brokers based in Folkestone, who have been trading for 25 years and and can provide any type of insurance.

Our Business “We are an award-winning insurance broker and have access to the whole marketplace. We handle the placement of insurance programmes for both commercial and corporate clients, as well as personal insurance. We have many clients within Folkestone, the wider district and further afield in the UK and we handle risks on a Church House, Folkestone worldwide basis.”

Location – Folkestone Funding of Business Network International and We originated in Dover in 1991 and During our long-term trading we have the Folkestone Town Team as well as have now celebrated 25 years in enjoyed various benefits including free organising a successful annual business. We required larger premises training facilities, funding of an insurance sector conference. In and decided to move to West Terrace environmental programme that helped addition, we assist with various charities in Folkestone back in 1993 as this was us establish ISO 14001:2014 and and organise two successful running more of a commercial centre with a consultancy support for our quality events each year. greater business base. We soon system and sector requirements. We Advice for Start-Ups outgrew this location and moved to have also enjoyed apprenticeship grants Most certainly hook up with local nearby West Cliff Gardens. Our journey and support which has enabled us to networking groups. There are plenty continued to our current location in encourage new staff and school-leavers around and the people are very friendly. 2007 at Church House, Sandgate Road into the sector. We were also involved in Do take up any training support which is located just off The Leas, a successful work experience provided by various organisations where we have enjoyed further growth. programme for both students and adults. including Folkestone & Hythe District Advantages of Folkestone Council and the Chamber of Commerce. Support / Networking Structure a business plan and work Being situated in Folkestone means we We have been very pro-active within closely with your bank.” are in the heart of the community and the business community, promoting hence we have a better understanding best practice and assisting others. Visit of our clients within the area. It is We are involved with the Kent Invicta independentinsuranceservices.co.uk also convenient for clients to visit us. Chamber of Commerce, are members and insuregreen.co.uk We continue to serve more clients in London, enabled by using the High Speed 1 (HS1) rail service and hence we enjoy the benefits of doing business in The Folkestone area has the highest level of the capital without the costs associated finance and insurance services in South East with being based there. We employ staff from within the local area. England

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Finance and Insurance Success Story -Saga

Saga Head Office, Sandgate

Saga is the UK’s leading provider grown from a hotel in Folkestone and Saga is synonymous in of products and services for life have always remained committed to after 50. The Saga brand has been the town. Our principal sites are in the UK with the over 50s carefully developed over the past Folkestone town centre, Sandgate market and is recognised 65 years to become one of the most and Cheriton Parc. We also recognised and trusted brands in established contact centres in Thanet for its high quality the UK. and . Today Saga employs products and services. some 5,000 people across ten sites Our Business around the UK. Saga is synonymous in the UK with the over 50s market and is Advantages of Folkestone recognised for its high quality Folkestone offers a competitive products and services. These include cost base, talented local people cruises and holidays, home and motor and good transport links to London insurance, savings, financial advice and Europe. and share dealing. The award winning Saga Magazine is the UK’s favourite Advice for Start-Ups subscription magazine. Saga listed on Do your research and talk to as the London Stock Exchange in 2014 many people as possible. and is a member of the FTSE 250. Visit saga.co.uk Location – Folkestone Saga’s roots are in the town; we have

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Sector Strengths

Leisure and Tourism and the recently opened Harbour Arm Trust and the land for the Sports Park has been an enormous success. was provided by Folkestone & Hythe District Council on a 125 year lease. Leisure and tourism are at the heart Three Hills Sports Park is one of the of our potential for economic growth. largest multi-sports centres in the area Our area has great shopping We have a vast array of attractions – the and this, together with a new indoor opportunities, from contemporary high street shops to more unique and The Quarterhouse urban Skate Park in Folkestone's independent shops. The district also entertainment venues in Folkestone, Tontine Street, will provide some of the Port Lympne Wildlife Reserve near hosts a number of farmers’ markets best sporting facilities of their type in offering quality produce. Hythe, and Folkestone’s attractive the country. It is a centre of excellence Coastal Park on the Lower Leas – which for , hockey and netball and Overseas visitors spend an estimated all make the place a tourism hot spot. also promotes other sports such as £18.5 million a year in the area and athletics. Both projects have been day visitors spend up to £122 million. There are also major plans for the funded by donations from the Roger 12% of all employment is generated redevelopment of Folkestone seafront De Haan Charitable by the tourism industry.

Tourism and Retail Success Story - Romney, Hythe & Railway

Romney, Hythe & Dymchurch Railway (RH&DR) attracts both local users and Business Support (RH&DR) runs for 13.5 miles from the national and international tourists. The The RH&DR has close connections with Cinque Port of Hythe, visiting the railway’s main attraction is, of course, the Romney Resource Centre and the seaside village of Dymchurch, calling the world famous steam locomotives. railway provides work experience to in at the railway headquarters at New However the business has expanded into learners there. Romney, and on to the National Nature several catering outlets, souvenir shops Reserve of Dungeness. and a Toy & Model Exhibition. These Advice for Start-Ups extras both help to support the railway The Romney Marsh has some stunning The RH&DR opened to the public in financially and meet the increasing scenery and other attractions which 1927. The brainchild of millionaire demands of visitors. encourage tourists to stay in the area racing drivers Captain J.E.P. Howey and for longer breaks. Count Louis Zborowski, the 15” gauge Location – Romney Marsh railway was often referred to as the The railway was opened to the public The area benefits from High Speed Rail ‘Smallest Public Railway in the World’. in 1927 by two entrepreneurs especially links into Ashford International and a Originally running between Hythe and looking to build a ‘big boys’ toy’. The regular train service to Folkestone. New Romney, the line was later Romney Marsh was the flattest area Stagecoach buses are also regular from extended down to Dungeness. The available at the time of planning and Folkestone to Hythe. Railway has survived many historic building so the ideal place for a railway. events including World War Two, in The Dungeness section of the line was Visit rhdr.org.uk or call 01797 362 353. which the Railway was requisitioned added later. by the War Department and was used extensively to support the Allied Advantages of Romney Marsh Romney, Hythe & Dymchurch Railway Invasion Force. The Romney Marsh location gives tourists a landscape to be explored. The Railway has also attracted many The railway begins at Hythe, where it noteworthy fans including the Royal benefits from the views of the Royal Family and the comedians Laurel and Military Canal and the Listening Ears, Hardy, as well as thousands of domestic and travels towards the seaside village and overseas visitors each year to ride of Dymchurch. behind one of the 11 world-famous steam locomotives. New Romney itself has many other heritage features to interest tourists 2017 marked the 90th anniversary of including St Nicholas Church, Romney the railway and plenty of special events Marsh Visitor Centre and the IMOS occurred throughout the year including Foundation art displays. Dungeness is the 90th Anniversary Birthday Party. increasingly popular with visitors due to its National Nature Reserve (NNR) Our Business setting and attracts bird watchers and Romney, Hythe & Dymchurch Railway photographers.

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Tourism and Retail Success Story - Rocksalt

Rocksalt, Folkestone

Rocksalt is an informal, smart dining town and besides the town needing a Business Support beach restaurant and bar with stunning high quality restaurant, we are also just We have had some support from views over and a 53 minutes on the High Speed 1 (HS1) the local Hotel and Catering menu that features freshly caught rail service from London St Pancras to Association and a few others in the seafood from local day boats. Folkestone Central, making it a great surrounding area. day out to the coast for Londoners too! Our Business Close by is Folkestone’s long pebble Advice for Start-Ups “Bucket and Spade Ltd encompasses beach running alongside the We would highly recommend it as a Rocksalt, The Smokehouse and Folkestone’s Coastal Park. place where cost savings can be made. Rocksalt Rooms. Our expertise is There is huge regeneration going on in focused on the travel, tourism and Advantages of Folkestone the town with the seafront just about to hospitality sector. Rocksalt is a high Folkestone benefits from the be redeveloped. This will bring more quality fish restaurant and bar serving advantages of lower property rental mixed uses to the harbour front along locally sourced produce and a seasonal costs than in a city; 53 minutes from with housing which ultimately means sister fish and chip operation plus four London on the High Speed 1 (HS1) more customers for businesses.” boutique bolt holes for overnight stays. rail service; the Folkestone Triennial, The Daily Telegraph described Rocksalt a public art show; beautiful sandy Visit rocksaltfolkestone.co.uk or thus: ‘Mark Sargeant achieves culinary beaches; and the large scale call 01303 212 070. magic at Rocksalt. His dedication to regeneration going on in this beautiful local ingredients introduces diners to seaside town. new treasures’.

Location – Folkestone Rocksalt sits directly on Folkestone Overseas visitors spend is £18.5 million a year Harbour, with The Smokehouse and Rooms set one alley back from the in the district and day visitors spend is up to waterfront. There is currently a huge regeneration project going on in the £122 million

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Business Services and Construction

Our area offers professional and cost-effective local expertise for the business sector. With a journey time to London of just 53 minutes, the area has attracted a respectable community of professionals such as lawyers, accountants and architects, many of whom operate in the capital too.

Business Services and Construction Success Story - Jenner (Contractors) Ltd

Jenner is a privately owned regional houses which will be sold to Folkestone recently committed to staying in the chartered building company that & Hythe District Council. These homes Century House office on Park Farm undertakes construction projects will be offered to local people and are Road until 2030, a testament to its throughout Kent and East Sussex. part of the council’s commitment to excellent location. providing affordable housing. Our Business Advantages of Folkestone “Our main business activities are Location – Folkestone For us, Folkestone is fantastically spread across a number of sectors The origins of Jenner (Contractors) Ltd located, close to major infrastructure within the construction industry dates back to 1875 when Charles including the M20, the High Speed 1 including commercial, private housing, Jenner formed C Jenner & Son, (HS1) rail service to London and the affordable housing, education, operating from his home in Broadmead local ports. We are able to reach our healthcare, community projects and Road, Folkestone. The company evolved clients and consultants, many based in conservation work. and in the 1960s had offices in Bouverie Kent, East Sussex and London, within Road in the heart of town. an hour on most occasions. We deliver projects across Kent and into East Sussex with values of up to £16 In the late 1960s the district council Folkestone is able to provide a skilled million. In 2016 we turned over £37.5 earmarked the area for regeneration and workforce of people for our business, million and have a projected turnover of completed a Compulsory Purchase Order with many of our staff residing within £42 million for 2017. on the offices, meaning that Jenner ten miles of the office. Our staff enjoy (Contractors) Ltd had to move and find living and working in Folkestone and We have delivered over 60 projects in a new home. The owner at the time, its good lifestyle. the Folkestone & Hythe area in recent Mr Pentecost, was encouraged by the years, from large scale housing projects council to consider Park Farm, as it was Those who do not live in the locality and educational buildings to private being marked as a new industrial estate can reach us easily using the excellent single housing properties and historic for local manufacturing businesses. Mr infrastructure – we have employees who works. Examples include the new maths Pentecost visited the area and purchased commute from Orpington, Rochester building at Harvey Grammar School, the land that Jenner sits on today. and Sittingbourne. Cheriton Road in Folkestone; Siskin Close in Hawkinge and several projects Since then the company has grown Funding and Support in the Old High Street, Folkestone. organically and has had requirements Locally we are members of many for more space. Instead of moving groups, including the Kent Invicta We are currently developing the old away from the Park Farm estate and Chamber of Commerce and the Kent Shepway Resource Centre on Military Folkestone, the offices have been Construction Focus Group. We enjoy Road in Folkestone, to provide 35 one, extended and evolved to fit the the local feel of these groups and two and three-bedroom flats and company. The Board of Directors have benefit from sharing best practice, ideas and innovations.

Advice for Start-Ups Take advantage of the up and coming area that Folkestone is. It is a location that can offer benefits to many types of business and its friendly residents can provide a business with a solid workforce.

Accessibility to Europe is a prime benefit and the proximity of the Channel Tunnel aids in this greatly. We have benefited from this, having the ability to visit suppliers based in mainland Europe.”

Jenner (Contractors) Ltd Visit jenner-group.co.uk or follow us on twitter @jennergroup

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Business Services Success Story - Martello

“Martello is a local multidisciplinary building consultancy, offering architectural services, surveying and cost consultancy. We strive to deliver a tailor-made service with the utmost professionalism and integrity.

Our Business Martello is an award winning local building consultancy, providing architectural, surveying, project co ordination, cost consultancy and CDM principal designer services. We pride ourselves on delivering sustainable and practical designs in a cost effective way and our aim is to make any building project as hassle and stress free as possible for our clients. We strive to take the utmost care in providing a Folkestone Harbour Arm personal touch to every project we undertake. here to create the demand and representation and much more.’ Location – Folkestone local contacts to make it work. In 2016, Andrew Cruttenden We have strategically based (Director) received the award for ourselves in the heart of Advantages of the local area ‘Entrepreneur of the Year’. The Folkestone’s Creative Quarter, in Folkestone and Hythe are Awards are in their 11th year and order to be part of the successful experiencing a significant increase have been described as regeneration programme. Many in development and progression ‘A great catalyst to promote of our projects have been into two vibrant and popular excellence in business that is in community based, such as the coastal towns. They both have abundance within Kent’. Harbour Arm development, The scenic beauty, a relaxed Lighthouse, Payers Park and the atmosphere to rejuvenate, and Advice for Start-Ups 2014 Triennial. We also project more affordable housing compared Take time to form a robust business managed Radnor Park Tea Rooms, to most areas in Kent and are within plan, which includes undertaking where we enthusiastically detailed market research into the proximity of London. Equally, there encouraged and supported East type of services or products you are are fantastic fast connections to Kent College with student planning to provide. If your business London and Europe. These great workplace-involvement. is creative, try to take advantage of attributes make this an ideal the lower rents on commercial All these projects reflect Martello’s location for investment in property properties offered by the Creative ethos and values which recognise and business. Foundation, in order to keep your that Folkestone businesses can overheads low.” have a significant impact on the Business Support successful economic and Martello is a member of the Kent Visit martellobc.co.uk or call community growth and prosperity Invicta Chamber of Commerce; 01303 856 469 of the area. We strive to use or ‘The Chamber provides involve local businesses in every membership services, business local project. We have the clients advice, international trade services,

We pride ourselves on delivering sustainable and practical designs in a cost effective way and our aim is to make the building project as hassle and stress free as possible for our clients.

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Logistics and Distribution

Home to Eurotunnel, it is self-evident why we have a sector strength in logistics and distribution. The Port of Dover, Europe’s busiest ferry port, is just 15 minutes’ drive away from Folkestone. There are discussions underway to provide a lorry holding area along the M20 close the junction 11, which could link to the BREXIT arrangements and also provide a long term solution to Operation Stack. This will increase the attractiveness of our area for this sector.

Logistics and Distribution Success Story - Eurotunnel

The Getlink Group holds the Location – Folkestone The M20 motorway and High Speed 1 concession to manage and operate Folkestone provides the perfect railway links are critical to our success. the Eurotunnel Channel Tunnel fixed combination of land availability, link between the at proximity to the M20 and the Advice for Start-Ups Folkestone and France. The shortest distance between the UK Folkestone is ideally placed for integrated transportation system, and France. businesses wanting access to both UK Le Shuttle carries trucks and and European markets. It has very passenger vehicles between Advantages of Folkestone good communication links to France, Folkestone and Coquelles and also “As a transport operator it is essential the South East, London and beyond by gives passage to international high that we are directly connected to the both road and rail.” speed passenger trains and rail main transport infrastructure in the freight trains. UK for both road and rail customers. Visit eurotunnel.com

Manufacturing and Engineering

Manufacturing and engineering operations benefit from a readily available skilled workforce within the area. Commercial property sites are easily accessible with good motorway links plus access to the Port of Dover and Eurotunnel. Businesses can benefit from setting up their European supply chain here and run lines 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. These can be increased within sites which have space for expansion.

Manufacturing Success Story - Gopak

Gopak, Hythe “We have been designing and manufacturing folding furniture for education and community use in Hythe since 1973. Established in 1954, we started out producing high end folding furniture for retail including Liberty’s of London and Heal’s Furniture, moving on to manufacturing folding tables in the 1960s. It was from this simple idea that we developed our extremely successful and iconic range of aluminium folding tables in the early 1970s which we continue to make to this day.

Our Business All products that we produce are either folding or flat packed. This means that we can utilise the services of a National Carrier and offer a next day delivery service. Using aluminium

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as the core material, our products are Over the years we have increased our goods to both UK and European innovative, lightweight, durable and our property space significantly to customers. guaranteed to last a lifetime. meet the demands of our growing business and have been fortunate Business Support We have developed an excellent enough to acquire neighbouring We are members of the Kent Invicta reputation in the educational properties to enable us to remain Chamber of Commerce and work procurement sector, with Gopak in Range Road. with UKTI who continue to provide products regularly being specified for useful support and advice for our school dining halls. In addition, we Advantages of Hythe exporting efforts.” supply churches, village halls and Hythe provides an exceptional any other community organisation location with both stunning Visit gopak.co.uk or call or business who recognise the countryside and the sea literally on 0800 195 4255 advantages that a Gopak product can our doorstep. Lunch breaks are often offer. We have a developing export spent walking on the Promenade or market, supplying our range of just taking in the fresh sea air and ultralight staging to France, , views across the . Holland, Germany and the UAE. We all appreciate the hassle free Location – Hythe commute, with most of us enjoying a We relocated from Canterbury to short journey to work. Some even Hythe in 1973, finding that the business cycle and take advantage of the Bike rates were attractive and there was to Work Scheme that we offer. Being also an available plot on a new in close proximity to the M20 and industrial estate being developed on ferry ports provides good access, Range Road in Hythe. and enables us to easily despatch

Manufacturing Success Story - Church & Dwight

Church & Dwight is a major manufacturer of household products including Batiste dry shampoo, Arm & Hammer toothpaste, Pearl Drops whitening toothpaste and Nair hair removal products. Although Church & Dwight is a US manufacturer, the company operates its European headquarters from Folkestone.

Our Business “We manufacture a lot of well known brands in Folkestone and people have probably heard of our brands more than they have Church & Dwight. In Folkestone, we have the factory on the Wear Bay Road site, alongside our Church & Dwight, Folkestone commercial office and two warehouses. offices of the companies that we deal innovation and the quality and Many of the Church & Dwight brands with. We can easily get products from regulatory side of the business. are produced locally in Folkestone and the continent as well. Locally, we use as a result we are a major employer in local employment agencies to help us Folkestone has a lot to offer. We the local area. Church & Dwight has recruit for the factory and engineering have the Creative Quarter and the recently invested in new production roles, so we have a good network Leas and there is a nice feel about lines to meet the demand of increasing based in Folkestone. Folkestone, with lots of places to eat. sales in the UK, mainland Europe and the rest of the world. The catchment area for our employees In Folkestone, we have about 280 is mainly Folkestone, Canterbury, Advantages of Folkestone employees and half of these are people Ashford, Maidstone and Dover.” In Folkestone we have easy access to working in production who actually Europe and good motorway links so we manufacture the products. We also Visit churchdwight.co.uk for more can soon be in London and the head have labs and R&D which focus on the information or career opportunities.

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Folkestone

Our area really does offer a great work life balance. We have a diverse, high quality environment that combines sophisticated urban living in Folkestone and Hythe, along an attractive coast, with glorious countryside in the Romney Marsh and North Downs.

With fine buildings, Folkestone attractive parks and Folkestone offers a well-established opportunity for businesses to start-up gardens including and grow. With a supply of graduates the award-winning from the county’s universities and expanding further education and Coastal Park on the apprenticeship training provision, Lower Leas, the Leas businesses can find talent at all levels. promenade itself and High Quality Urban Lifestyle beaches. Folkestone This growing town offers a high quality urban lifestyle. Did you know that has a lot to offer. Folkestone averages almost 2,000 hours of sunshine a year making it one of the sunniest places in the UK. It has excellent connectivity to London and the continent thanks to two High Speed 1 (HS1) railway stations, good access to the M20 via three motorway junctions and the Channel Tunnel terminal. It is also just 15 minutes’ drive away from the UK’s largest and busiest seaport at Dover. Folkestone Business Hub in West Street. Growth Hub for Business Shearway Business Park and Park Farm Folkestone is a growth hub for business, are business locations on the fringe of particularly for one of the UK’s fastest Folkestone that provide high quality office growing business sectors – creative and and workshop accommodation. digital media. There is a cluster of successful creative arts and digital high Folkestone & Hythe District Council has tech businesses around the Old Town and underpinned its ambitions to build more the Creative Quarter in high quality homes and create more jobs by buying business space, such as at The Workshop land at Biggins Wood, adjacent to on Tontine Street and at the nearby Shearway Business Park. This has been earmarked for development for many years and already has planning Rocksalt, Folkestone permission for 77 new homes, including 23 affordable homes, and high quality, modern work space. Town Centre and Old Town Folkestone town centre has major retail stores including Debenhams, and in the adjacent Old Town there are many independent shops, cafés and galleries in and around the thriving Creative Quarter which has benefitted from investment from the Roger De Haan Charitable Trust and the Heritage Lottery Fund. Close to the town centre is Folkestone Harbour and Sunny Sands Beach with its fishing boats, traditional pubs and great seafood. You can also explore Folkestone’s

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Folkestone Success Story - Buckleys

us to offer superb customer focus to our UK clients. Having the international railway station at Ashford and major international airports such as Gatwick and Heathrow within easy reach is the Established in 1926, Buckleys icing on the cake. This enables us (UVRAL) Ltd has built a reputation to visit clients and vice-versa for manufacturing innovative and high-quality test equipment for around the world conveniently. use in the construction, offshore, marine, subsea, medical and Kent also boasts an extensive fabrication industries. skills base. We have built strong relationships with our suppliers Our Business over the years and their support Buckleys products have a wide and expertise is fundamental to range of applications from testing our success and helps us for defects in protective coatings on manufacture our products to the metal and plastic fabrications (such very highest standard. as pipelines and storage tanks) to the integrity of insulation on cables. Such good transport links also It also produces corrosion test make it viable for us to offer equipment for subsea structures training and face-to-face product and a range of equipment for support to our UK-based locating leaks in flat roofs. customers; either at our Folkestone Head Office or at their base Location - Folkestone elsewhere in the UK. In 2010 Buckleys relocated to Folkestone, which was identified Advice for Start-Ups Creative Quarter, Folkestone as an ideal location to support Stay informed and keep its growing worldwide network networking. We are members of of distributors. It offers the the Kent Invicta Chamber of award-winning Coastal Park on the convenience of the Dover Port Commerce and various other local associations which ensures we are Lower Leas and the dramatic and Eurotunnel, as well as close always kept up to date on new Folkestone Warren nearby. proximity to London and various international airports. legislation, industry fluctuations Rich Town Heritage and best practice. This, combined Advantages of Folkestone with our continuous focus on The town’s rich heritage includes the “One of the many contributing innovation and training, has set site of a Roman Villa, medieval St Mary factors to the company’s success us apart as experts in our field. and St Eanswythe’s Church in the Bayle is its location which enables local and Napoleonic Martello towers along and international clientele to travel Structured product development, the coast. Folkestone also has an easily for ongoing training. continuous improvement in product impressively large Conservation Area and process, and total quality with particularly grand Victorian and Many of our customers are based management have been the key Edwardian architecture. The town in northern Europe which makes to the business’ success.” played an important role in the First Kent the ideal location for our World War as a ferry port serving the operations. Folkestone enables us Visit buckleysinternational.com or call us on 01303 278888. battlefields of northern France and to meet clients face-to-face throughout Europe with minimal Belgium. During the Second World War travel concerns whilst also allowing Visit our YouTube channel. nearby Hawkinge Airfield was a Battle of Britain front-line fighter station.

The Leas itself is a mile-long cliff-top Many of our suppliers are Kent-based promenade that overlooks the English companies whose skills, abilities and service Channel. It offers breathtaking views, colourful flowers, a bandstand and are outstanding in their specialist fields. pathways that zigzag down to the Coastal Simon Dobson, Buckleys Managing Director Park on the Lower Leas. This was an inspiration to H.G. Wells who lived in Spade House, overlooking Sandgate, at the turn of the 20th century.

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Folkestone Seafront Development

Folkestone Seafront square and the opening of the half- The most high-profile regeneration mile-long Harbour Arm for recreation, scheme in the district is the exciting food and drink, entertainment and Folkestone Seafront development, walking and fishing. which is set to transform one of the town’s most iconic sites and to Folkestone Seafront presents a unique redefine the relationship between the opportunity to create an environment town and the sea. that will stand the test of time, improve the attractiveness of the town Folkestone Harbour Company’s for residents and visitors and provide imaginative plans to develop better access to seaside amenities for Folkestone’s seafront include plans for generations to come. up to 1,000 homes, with a mix of beach houses, apartments and townhouses. Through developing the seafront, The 35-acre development will also Folkestone can capitalise on its incorporate recreational areas and natural assets and other opportunities Changes to the site's access have public spaces as well as commercial that either exist now or will arise in been made, including the space of up to 10,000 sqm. The the future. The challenges in arriving reintroduction of two-way operation scheme has been prepared for at a successful formula for this development through significant of Tram Road and Tontine Street, development have been achieved investment from the landowner, enabling bus services to be run along through the planning process. Sir Roger De Haan. In due course, there for the first time in many the site is expected to generate 500 decades. The scheme also requires Some of the extraordinary costs of direct full-time jobs. substantial reinforcement of flood preparing infrastructure, including defences and beach nourishment. Initial steps in this regeneration have sea and flood defences, ground already taken place with the opening investigation, provision of essential Visit folkestoneseafront.com of Rocksalt, a signature restaurant services and public realm overlooking the inner harbour, run enhancements in readiness for the by the well-known chef Mark development, have been supported Sargeant. Considerable improvements through a £5 million grant from the have also been made to the public government’s Local Growth Fund, realm, including the creation of through the South East Local interactive fountains in a new public Enterprise Partnership.

The Folkestone Seafront development includes plans for up to 1,000 homes, with a mix of beach houses, apartments and townhouses.

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The Urban Sports Park will provide locals and visitors alike with the opportunity to engage in a unique range of sports, including skateboarding, BMX, boxing, climbing and bouldering. Folkestone’s Urban Sports Park

Folkestone Harbour Arm Originally the railway terminal for the The Harbour Arm is an important step The regeneration of the half-mile- Folkestone-Boulogne Ferry and towards realising the rejuvenation of departure point for soldiers on their the wider harbour and seafront area and long Harbour Arm is bringing new way to the Western Front, the Arm still will be followed by the restoration of the life to Folkestone Harbour and has embraces the town’s working fishing station and viaduct. drawn thousands of visitors to this harbour, and has become a pivotal centre for food, drink and point in the town’s future and its Visit folkestoneharbourarm.co.uk entertainment, with over 80,000 historic past. Small, independent people visiting in just 12 weekends businesses along this pier give it a Folkestone’s Urban Sports Park during 2015 and hundreds of unique flavour, and its reputation is The Roger De Haan Charitable Trust thousands of visitors in 2016. growing. Restoration is continuing and Shepway Sports Trust have along the railway platform and across commissioned Guy Hollaway Architects Following a £3.5 million renovation, the railway bridge and beyond, with to design an Urban Sports Park in the Harbour Arm was opened as a the addition of an onsite bakery and Folkestone; the project is due to be public promenade with independent brewery, a regular farmers’ market completed in 2019. bars, restaurants and cafés. and other seasonal events. The multi-storey sports park is seen as

The Harbour Arm an investment for young people and will be located in the town centre, at the junction of Dover Road and Tontine Street. There is already much talk about this groundbreaking initiative which is understood to be the first of its kind in the world.

The park will provide locals and visitors alike with the opportunity to engage in a unique range of sports, including skateboarding, BMX, boxing, climbing and bouldering. Expert input has been provided by Maverick Industries, who are specialists in skate park design. Each floor will offer a different experience and have distinctive features suited to different skills and abilities.

Shepway Sports Trust will manage the site, which will also provide a new home for Folkestone Amateur Boxing Club. Shepway Sports Trust is a not-for-profit sports charity, funded principally by The Roger De Haan Charitable Trust.

Visit Facebook.com/UrbanSportsFolkestone

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Hythe

Hythe has recently been named number one new housing hot spot in the UK. Its good schools, attractive Kentish townscape, beaches and fast transport links to London have helped it to achieve this accolade.

Hythe has an active business community that supports existing commerce and new start-ups. Its close proximity to Folkestone West station means that businesses can be in London within an hour. There is accommodation for small businesses and opportunities in a wide range of premises, including converted farm buildings, which provide space for expanding businesses. Hendricks of Hythe Award-winning Guy Hollaway Architects is based in Hythe, designing creative high-quality buildings locally, nationally Hythe’s traditional High Street Significant Investment and internationally. The town is seeing significant investment, including in its hotels. The Historic High Street historic 19th century four-star Hythe Hythe’s historic high street offers an Imperial Hotel & Spa on the seafront eclectic mix of specialist shops at Princes Parade has recently had a including antique and vintage traders, facelift, with a £1 million investment cafés, pubs and restaurants. Whether that has created superb business you prefer the Napoleonic Royal Military function rooms, luxury suites and a new Canal, which is perfect for walking or champagne bar. At nearby Port Lympne cycling alongside, or the nearby beach Wild Animal Park, the Grade II listed where you can sail, kite-surf, fish or Port Lympne Mansion Hotel now offers swim, Hythe offers a great quality of life. en-suite boutique bedrooms/suites in period style following a £2 million investment by the Aspinall Foundation. There are also now luxury tree houses and camping facilities.

New Developments According to Right Move, house prices of all types are up to 59% lower in Hythe than in London. The area has some new high quality housing developments that will meet a wide range of needs.

The new Imperial Green development offers a mixture of townhouses and apartments close to the coast, with 75 new homes adjacent to a nine- hole golf course and the promenade overlooking the sea. The Fisherman’s Beach development has contemporary © Fleur Challis Photography beachfront apartments, houses and villas in a waterside setting. There is also Martello Lakes to the west of Hythe, with the first phase of 190 new House prices of all types are up to 59% lower in homes focused around a lake underway. Hythe than in London Hythe is one of the original situated on a broad bay of the

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Beaufort Apartments, Sandgate English Channel, four miles from the Channel Tunnel and Folkestone.

A stroll along Stade Street brings you to the Green Flag Award winning Royal Military Canal. The Canal was dug during the Napoleonic era as a defensive measure against possible French invasion and runs east of Hythe to the Sussex border. Today it offers delightful walking, cycling and boating and every two years hosts the famous Hythe Venetian Fete.

The beautiful St Leonard’s Church

Hythe Success Story - Holiday Extras

Holiday Extras is the market leader industrial placements. Students work or out of London, are that the office for travel extras in the UK. Based in for a couple of months over the summer space is cheaper and the way of life is Hythe, their core offering consists and then they often come back here to better. I believe that employees that of airport parking, airport hotels, work full time. come to work here have a better way airport lounges, holiday insurance of life than those that live and work and car hire. Location – Hythe in London. There’s no big morning The main thing for us is that it is commute and everyone is pretty Our Business very easy to get to London and Europe. happy here. We offer flexible “My name’s Matthew Pack and I am We have plans to expand and have the working - Anytime, Anywhere; a lot the Chief Executive of the Holiday option to develop an additional building our team regularly work from home. Extras group of companies. My father, on our campus. The District Council who is from Kent, founded this was very accommodating in the past We encourage people to enjoy business in 1983. We have around when we wanted to relocate from our a good work / life balance and it’s 600 employees working around Hythe previous building to our existing site great if people can take the time to and another 100 in Germany. The and helped us to de-list the old motel get down to the beach and take whole company employs around that was here. advantage of this wonderful place 800-900 people. where we are based.” Advantages of Hythe Holiday Extras is a great place to The obvious benefits of being in Hythe, Visit holidayextras.co.uk work. We are independently surveyed by The Times Top 100 Companies to Work For every year and I am pleased to say that we have featured ten times Holiday Extras is a great place to work. We are on this list and reached number 20 in 2016. independently surveyed by The Times Top 100 Companies to Work For every year and I am We have offered a lot of work experience for students over the years, pleased to say that we have featured ten times along with apprenticeships and on this list and reached number 20 in 2016.

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Romney Marsh

New Romney, Lydd, Romney Marsh is a distinct and The Marsh has its own economic fantastic place to live and start-up a development group, the Romney Marsh St Mary’s Bay and new venture, with its beautiful open Partnership, which brings together key Dymchurch offer a landscape, huge skies and miles of players from the private and public coast that makes this area so appealing. sectors in Kent and East Sussex to pool unique blend of New Romney, Lydd, Dymchurch, and expertise and resources for the area. market town living, villages like Brookland and Newchurch, offer a unique blend of country town Sport and Leisure tradition and living, tradition and stunning shoreline. With miles of sandy beaches, the Marsh stunning shoreline. has a developing reputation for water- Both agriculture and tourism play an sports including kite surfing, and the important role in the local economy, Varne Boat Club and Action Water alongside the nuclear sector at Sports are specialist providers of Dungeness and London Ashford activities at sea and on inland waters. Airport at Lydd, both of which offer future economic growth opportunities. Back on dry land, Littlestone Golf Club’s Championship Links course is amongst the top 100 courses in England, while Employment centres on the Marsh’s New Romney’s Sport Centre offers an main towns of New Romney and Lydd. extensive range of facilities including Mountfield Road Industrial Estate at fitness rooms, sports hall, outdoor New Romney provides high quality courts and a relaxation suite. accommodation for SMEs. The Romney Resource Centre and Business Inland, the Marsh offers 100 square Incubation Centre are also located miles of countryside, where you can walk there, providing space and support for and cycle down quiet country lanes and new business start-ups and training paths, visit village pubs and medieval to develop the local workforce. There churches, and investigate a fascinating are plans to expand Mountfield Road history of invasion and smuggling. Why to provide more space for growing not plan your journey at Kent Wildlife businesses and those wanting to start Trust’s Romney Marsh Visitor Centre? up or relocate to the area. www.kentwildlifetrust.org.uk

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Romney Marsh Success Story - Romney Marsh Brewery

Romney Marsh Brewery is an Advantages of Romney Marsh award-winning, family-run brewery Locating the brewery in a region producing distinctive and accessible where there is a healthy level of ales for beer lovers and beer tourism has been a real bonus. newcomers everywhere. The modern traveller wants to try local produce and will hopefully Our Business return home, spreading the good “Romney Marsh Brewery supplies the word about Romney Marsh pub trade, restaurants, farm shops Brewery beers. and supermarkets throughout Kent and East Sussex. It also sells direct Advice for Start-Ups to the public from its own brewery Test your potential market first. shop – open Fridays. Produce samples, get feedback and a sense of whether there is an appetite Location – Romney Marsh (or thirst!) for what you want to do. The family had been holidaying on Embrace social media to generate the Marsh for generations. A love interest, so you are locally supported of the landscape, nature, history from the get go.” and quality of life the Marsh offers led us to set up our home and Visit romneymarshbrewery.com or Greatstone, Romney Marsh © Visit Kent business here. The Marsh is at the call 01797 362 333 heart of our brewery and the beers we make: Romney ales.

For a fun day out, the narrow gauge Romney, Hythe & Dymchurch Railway carries visitors across the Marsh from Hythe to Dungeness and celebrated its 90th anniversary in 2017.

Dungeness attracts visitors from all over the world for its wild beauty. Due to its unique climate and geography it is the UK’s only ‘desert’ and is home to both the RSPB’s oldest reserve with extensive wetlands, and to EDF’s nuclear power station and Visitor Centre. A place to call home London commuters love the array of shoreline sheds and bungalows at Dungeness, which has an artistic appeal and there are many renowned properties such as the architectural award-winning Pobble House and Romney Marsh Brewery Derek Jarman’s Prospect Cottage.

Modern housing along the coast Locating the brewery in a region where there is overlooks beaches while the Marsh’s historic towns and villages have a healthy level of tourism has been a real bonus. cosy cottages and rambling period detached properties. Matt Calais, Director

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North Downs

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...this designated Part of the Kent Downs Area of Homes. This offers a wide range of high Outstanding Natural Beauty, this part quality modern spacious apartments in Area of Natural of the district lies between Folkestone a first class location which is within Beauty (AONB) is an and Canterbury and offers easy access easy reach of Folkestone, Canterbury to the M20, M2 and the Channel Tunnel. and Ashford. enchanting place It is renowned for its many attractive with secluded villages such as Elham, Etchinghill, Affordable business accommodation , Lympne, , Stelling is peppered around the North Downs wooded valleys and Minnis and Stowting. Hawkinge is the and there are a number of planned largest and has significant high quality developments coming forward that delicate chalk housing planned alongside commercial will also increase supply in the future. grassland that is development. Even the names give you a sense of the rural idyll that awaits rich in wildlife. you when you visit the area. North Downs

The North Downs have been shaped by centuries of farming and rural enterprise and this designated Area of Natural Beauty (AONB) is an enchanting place with secluded wooded valleys and delicate chalk grassland that is rich in wildlife. Affordable Accommodation Housing is very affordable in the North Downs, despite the beautiful setting and good transport links. Property prices are nearly 60% cheaper than in London and, with excellent schools, it offers a perfect location for families seeking a rural lifestyle.

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Boutique Vineyard The North Downs has worked for North Downs Success Story - Pentland Homes businesses like Terlingham Vineyard & Winery which is England’s smallest commercial vineyard and is based near Pentland Homes builds contemporary, Hawkinge. This boutique vineyard takes high quality homes in some of Kent’s full advantage of its location and natural most desirable locations. With roots landscape to grow a range of grape stretching back to the 1970s, we have varieties on 5,500 vines. spent decades building our reputation as one of the county’s premier house Specialist Transport builders. Boat Shift is another success story. This is a specialist transport company Our Business that benefits from close proximity to “In the last few years, we’ve grown from the M20 and Dover, ideally located for building approximately 30 homes per transporting boats to and from France year to over 100 in 2016, and we’re proud Pentland Homes and Spain by road. Their location on to say that quality remains at the heart of the North Downs, together with high our business. quality equipment and highly acclaimed In 2017, we will be launching new The number of staff we employ has customer service, has meant success developments in Hollow Lane, Canterbury also increased significantly. We now for them. and Lydden near Dover and a new phase have almost 40 direct employees at in Hawkinge of 47 family homes. our Head Office, sites and sales offices, in addition to the hundreds Folkestone has gone from strength to of subcontractors working on our strength in recent years, and we have developments. We are averaging around many purchasers moving from London, 100 subcontractors working across all of our sites every day. Surrey, the West Country and further afield. This is down to excellent transport As a family-run business we are able to links, including HS1, access to the M20 provide a level of service and attention to and M2, and, of course, the Eurotunnel detail that distinguishes us from national and Port of Dover. house builders. Our space and quality standards are foremost when we develop Recent investment in the town has made new sites and house types. it a very desirable place to live, with the Creative Quarter and the newly opened Pentland Homes Location – North Downs Harbour Arm offering an excellent quality When our Head Office team was smaller, of life. our office was based in one of our newly built homes in Hawkinge, but as our staff Advice for Start-Ups expanded we relocated to our current Within our commercial units in Head Office at Etchinghill Golf Club, Hawkinge we have seen a wide variety owned by our sister company Pentland of start-ups and extensions of existing Golf and Leisure. local businesses. The connection to the continent together with easy access to We currently have sites we are developing London makes this area ideally placed in Folkestone, Hawkinge, Sissinghurst for many different industries.” and New Romney, and have recently completed very successful developments Visit pentlandhomes.co.uk in Dover, Ashford and Canterbury.

The District Council continues to be very supportive of Pentland Homes and what it brings to the district, not just in employment but also in terms of the quality homes we provide.

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Lifestyle

We combine 23 miles Achieving a Good Work Life public open space. If you prefer to be Balance closer to Hythe then the new Martello of fantastic beaches Lakes development of 1,050 homes Our area really does offer a great work- with a community centre and with glorious life balance. You will love the perfect commercial space or the contemporary mix of coast and country, culture and countryside in the homes at Fisherman’s Beach may be recreation and fine food and drink in more for you. Romney Marsh and our award-winning restaurants, cafés and pubs. North Downs and The high achieving grammar schools, academies and East Kent College’s sophisticated urban We combine 23 miles of fantastic Folkestone College makes this the beaches with glorious countryside in the living in Folkestone perfect place to bring up a family. Romney Marsh and North Downs and and Hythe to offer a sophisticated urban living in Folkestone Attractions and Festivals great lifestyle. and Hythe to offer a great lifestyle. Folkestone is one of the sunniest places Port Lympne Reserve in the UK and Hythe has recently been Set in 600 acres and home to more than named number one new housing hot 70 rare and endangered species, Port spot in the UK. Lympne is one of the largest wild animal parks in the UK and is a world leader in For further information, you can visit breeding rare and endangered species. visitfolkestone.co.uk and visitromneymarsh.com The park’s African Experience has Perfect for Family Life 100 acres where over 200 wild animals, including gorilla, black rhino, ostrich With many new housing developments and zebra can be seen roaming freely across the area there are plenty of as if on the plains of Africa. excellent places to live. At Shorncliffe Heights on the edge of Folkestone, The park affords idyllic views of Taylor Wimpey are developing over Romney Marsh and incorporates the 950 homes, a new primary school, historic mansion and landscaped improved sports facilities and extensive gardens designed by Sir Herbert Baker for Sir Philip Sassoon during the First World War. North Downs RSPB Dungeness Nature Reserve The RSPB’s oldest nature reserve occupies approximately 1,000 hectares of the Dungeness National Nature Reserve and is internationally important for its wildlife.

Hundreds of water birds can be seen on the lakes throughout the year with spectacular migrations during the spring and autumn. Plenty of other wildlife can be seen here during spring and summer from dragonflies and butterflies to frogs and wildflowers.

Folkestone’s Coastal Park Folkestone’s multi award-winning Coastal Park (including the prestigious Green Flag and Certification of Excellence from TripAdvisor) is on the Lower Leas and is widely regarded as one of the most attractive parks of the district. The park is laid out in three broad areas: The Wild Zone, The Fun Zone and The Formal Zone.

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nature reserve just outside New Romney - the Romney Warren Country Park. The Park’s unspoilt dune grassland, willow scrub and wildlife rich ponds is a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) and nationally important for Great Crested Newts.

The Visitor Centre, which has straw bale walls and a living roof, has informative Port Lympne Reserve exhibitions about the Marsh’s heritage and provides information about things to see and do in the area today.

The Wild Zone looks out to sea and The Royal Military Canal, Hythe Folkestone Triennial provides a perfect place to relax. Picnic The unique Royal Military Canal was The Folkestone Triennial is one of the beaches and specially designed BBQ built from 1804 to 1809 between Hythe most ambitious public art projects areas make it a great place to spend and Rye to protect England from invasion presented in the UK. Artists are invited a peaceful moment. by Napoleon. Today it is an excellent to use the town as their ‘canvas’, attraction for people looking for a utilising public spaces to create striking The Fun Zone has the south-east’s relaxing day out. Winner of the prestigious new pieces. It takes place every three largest free children’s play area, and Green Flag award, the Canal provides years and is one of the key projects of there is the ever popular outdoor great walking, cycling and boating. the Creative Foundation, an independent amphitheatre which hosts free events, visionary arts charity dedicated to including music, magic, comedy and The Canal is stocked with Carp, Pike, enabling the regeneration of Folkestone drama, during the summer months. Perch, Bream, Rudd, Eels and other through creative activity. freshwater fish perfect for all types The Formal Zone hints at the park’s of fishing. Folkestone Triennial returns for its fifth Victorian and Edwardian heritage with edition in 2020. floral planting, pine walks and meadows Romney Marsh Visitor Centre to create a colourful and inspiring The award-winning Romney Marsh Curated for the second time by Lewis environment in which to take a Visitor Centre and Community Garden Biggs, the Triennial 2017 adopted the leisurely stroll. are located in an 11-hectare local title “double edge”.

Folkestone Triennial

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The concept of “double edge” further Hythe Venetian Fete reported the event in his newspaper developed the inquiry into ‘sense of place’ The Hythe Venetian Fete is a tableaux and the name stuck and has been used that guided the Folkestone Triennial of decorated floats in various themes ever since. 2014 "Lookout" Exhibition. “double edge” held on the Royal Military Canal every refers to the two main axes around two years. It attracts an audience of Visit hythe-venetianfete.com which Folkestone’s development as a thousands to see the two processions town has taken place historically and of up to 40 floats, first in daylight, and Charivari Day geographically: the seashore and the then again after dark when illuminated. Charivari has been a big part of Pent Stream, an ancient watercourse Between the two parades at dusk there Folkestone’s celebrations each summer flowing from the Northern Downs into is a grand firework display. for the past 20 years. An outdoor the sea, the present edge between East carnival event set up and run by Strange and West Folkestone. Although aquatic events were held Cargo, the annual procession features on the canal during the middle of the live bands, colourful costumes and The title draws on the extensive 19th century it was not until 1890 that displays. The displays and costumes are academic study of ‘edge’ concepts in Edward Palmer (founder of the Hythe designed and built by local artists and recent years: borders, thresholds, Reporter) suggested a parade of hundreds of local school children who margins, the periphery and the liminal. illuminated boats on the canal and on also take part in the procession. “double edge” resonates with major Wednesday 27th August of that year the contemporary cultural, economic and first parade took place. Palmer coined Visit strangecargo.org.uk political realities experienced as part of the name ‘Venetian Fete’ when he everyday lives in Folkestone and across the globe: migration, border control, wealth inequality, sustainability, a challenging urban environment and climate change, to name a few.

Internationally recognised artists were commissioned to make new contemporary artworks exhibited in public spaces around the town. Artists were invited to engage with Folkestone’s various narratives and material memories drawn from the town’s social, cultural, political and economic history.

For further information visit folkestonetriennial.org.uk – follow Folkestone Triennial on Instagram and Twitter @FstoneTriennial #doubleedge

Folkestone Book Festival A Book, Literary or Literature Festival has taken place annually in Folkestone since 1980. Over the years Charvari Day © Strange Cargo each festival has included a wide variety of events in addition to talks by authors, debates and discussions, history weekends, maritime and science days, creative writing workshops, walks around the town and visits to local houses of literary significance. Contributors have included new, established and local authors, scientists, historians, philosophers, poets, politicians, comedians and actors.

© Strange Cargo © Strange Cargo Visit folkestonebookfest.com

Our area really does offer a great work-life balance. You will love the perfect mix of coast and country, culture and recreation and fine food and drink in our award-winning restaurants, cafés and pubs.

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Otterpool Park

Otterpool Park: A Garden new infrastructure such as new roads. The new community Town of the Future There will also be more job opportunities in the local area as a will have a focus on Folkestone & Hythe District Council result of the development. has received government support for sustainability, Otterpool Park Garden Town, in If you are interested in potential cutting edge response to the Government’s future business or investment prospectus for Locally Led Garden technology, quality opportunities, please email Cities, Towns and Villages. [email protected] design, accessible The council, with its landowner partner green space and Cozumel Estates, is preparing a high quality public proposal for up to 12,000 new homes and employment space close to realm... Junction 11 of the M20. This is to help meet the long term future housing and job needs in the district. The development of affordable high quality housing and a sustainable local economy will help the council to deliver its corporate plan objectives.

The new community will focus on sustainability, cutting edge technology, quality design, accessible green space and high quality public realm to match the principles of the garden city movement. The proximity of the M20 and Station means the area is already well connected, not only with the rest of the district but also with the capital, the Channel Tunnel and the Port of Dover.

The existing community around the Otterpool Park will have better access to services, and will also benefit from

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Introducing Folkestone & Hythe District Council

Recently renamed Folkestone & Hythe District Council, Shepway District Council was formed in 1974. It is based in Folkestone and represents four main communities: Folkestone, Hythe, the Romney Marsh and the North Downs.

The council has five key strategic objectives to focus its resources Contacting Folkestone & • Set up a Direct Debit and service provision. They are: Hythe District Council • Request a single occupancy discount (Council Tax) • More Jobs Folkestone & Hythe District Council • Report flytipping • More Homes Civic Centre, Castle Hill Avenue, • Report abandoned cars Folkestone, Kent CT20 2QY. • Street cleaning. • Appearance Matters Tel: 01303 853 000 • Health Matters Tel: 01303 221 888 (Out of Hours Other Useful Contacts emergency number) • Achieving Stablity East Kent Housing General Enquiries Follow us on Facebook and Twitter: 01303 853 700 The District Council is responsible facebook.com/FolkestoneandHythe for a number of key services @fstonehythedc Emergency Council Services: Out of Hours including Recycling, Public Sector Visit our website folkestone-hythe.gov.uk 01303 221 888 Housing, Planning and Economic It is easy, free and always open. Development and Parks and Electoral Registration Open Spaces. Customers can now report / request 01303 853 497 many things online, for example: The district is also represented by • Change of address (Council Tax) six Kent County Councillors. Kent • Discount & exemptions County Council has responsibility • Report a missed bin for services such as Education, • Request a new bin Social Services, Libraries and • Sign up for the Garden Waste Service Roads and Highways. • Book a bulky collection

FOLKESTONE & HYTHE DISTRICT COUNCIL FLOWER BED SPONSORSHIP SCHEME

Folkestone & Hythe businesses GROW FOR IT with Folkestone & Hythe District Council’s flower bed sponsorship scheme. Local businesses can stand out in the crowd and be proud to contribute towards Folkestone & Hythe’s best flower displays.

15 flower beds in the district have been selected as ideal sites for sponsorship for local businesses. These include high profile areas such as Radnor Park, Folkestone Harbour, Hythe and the famous Leas.

Aesthetically pleasing signs installed in the flower beds can display your company details and help promote your business.

If your company would like to take part, please contact Jana Getliffe on 01303 853685 or email [email protected] for more information.

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