They should do something about that ....
We all experience the frustrations regarding problems that occur and need to be tackled by “someone”. Fly tipping, potholes, footpaths, graffiti are the sort of issues that bedevil us all and where we all too often think, “They should do something about that”.
The majority of issues fall within the remit of Folkestone & Hythe District Council or Kent County Council. The phone numbers and links below provide relevant direct access to both these authorities as well as utility service providers.
Who is responsible for what ......
Kent County Council problem web link https://webapps.kent.gov.uk/KCC.KHSFaultsGIS.Web.Sites.Public/ReportAFault.aspx.
Emergency calls 03000 418181 (out of hours 03000 419191)
Issues that fall within KCC remit include
Highways to include pot holes, signage, road markings, missing manhole covers and street lighting.
Flooding and drains, trees, salt bins, footpaths.
Emergency Utility Issues
Dangerous overhead electric cables contact UK Power Network by mobile or landline, dialling free of charge 115
Dangerous overhead telephone lines contact Open Reach on 0800 0232023
Gas leaks should be reported to the National Gas Emergency number 0800 111999
Folkestone and Hythe District Council problem web link https://folkestone-hythe.gov.uk/report-a-problem
Telephone 01303 853000
Issues that fall within the Districts Council remit include
Missed Bins, Fly Tipping, Graffiti, Dead Animals, Dog Issues, Street Cleaning
DISTRICT COUNCIL COVID 19 HELPLINE
Folkestone and Hythe DC have set up a local dedicated COVID-19 helpline and email for residents to contact them on any COVID-19 related matters.
- Open 9am – 5pm seven days a week
- Email Covid-19@folkestone-hythe.gov.uk
- Call 01303 761116
- Reports about people not adhering to social distancing guidelines should be made online to Kent Police