The unemployment rate has fallen faster this year in the Folkestone and Hythe parliamentary constituency than the average for the South East of England, and the whole of the country; so in terms of job creation, we are beating some of the best.The latest figures published last week also show that in July both unemployment […]
The regeneration of Folkestone's seafront and harbour came a step closer when the masterplan created by the leading architect Sir Terry Farrell, recently received its outline planning approval from Shepway council. The delivery of this plan will transform the economy and long term prospects of the whole area and is something we should wholeheartedly welcome. […]
Admiral The Lord Boyce, The Lord Warden of the Cinque Ports has commanded many mightier weapons than the spade I presented to him on Sunday, but nevertheless I was pleased to see him put it to good use. Just after 11am on 4th August, the 99th anniversary of the outbreak of the First World War, […]
The First World War centenary falls a year from today, on 4th August 2014, and will be a significant point of remembrance for millions of people around the world. To mark this centenary the Step Short project in Folkestone, of which I have been Chairman for the last six years, has commissioned a memorial arch […]
There was good news last week for the Folkestone economy with The Workshop creative business centre opening its doors in Tontine Street, and applications opening up for places at the Doug Richard 'School for Creative Start-ups' which will be based at the Creative Foundation. Last Friday I was given a tour around The Workshop, the […]
There was good news last week for the Folkestone economy with The Workshop creative business centre opening its doors in Tontine Street, and applications opening up for places at the Doug Richard 'School for Creative Start-ups' which will be based at the Creative Foundation. Last Friday I was given a tour around The Workshop, the unmistakably […]
Commenting on the announcement Damian Collins said: “This is excellent news and will I believe provide a considerable boost to the economy of Romney Marsh, creating new jobs and attracting businesses to locate in this area. “You can look at the success of other smaller airports like Southend, to see that they can play an important role […]
As Chairman of the WW1 Commemorative charity Step Short, Damian Collins, alongside Trustees Ann Berry and Paul Emden, attended a meeting at 10 Downing Street to present their plans to the Prime Minister’s advisors on the First World War Centenary. Damian explained: “For me, the important thing about Folkestone is that it touches the experiences […]
Damian Collins invited the Fisheries Minister, Richard Benyon, down to the constituency on Wednesday 17th July. They met with local fishermen at Griggs in Hythe and at Rocksalt in Folkestone. The local fishermen are campaigning to have the Hythe Bay Marine Conservation Zone set at ‘maintain’ rather than ‘recover’ allowing fishing to continue at its […]
Damian Collins MP had the privilege of re-opening the Dungeness B Visitor Centre alongside EDF Energy’s Chief Executive Vincent de Rivaz. It is the fifth of seven planned centres to be opened by EDF energy with the goal of engaging local communities and increasing awareness of the benefits of nuclear energy. Damian said: “Dungeness B […]