After almost 20 years working as a barrister, I came into politics in July 2024 to serve the community I love.
Folkestone and Hythe is where my children grew up, where I served as a trustee of a local charity, and where the most beautiful coastline, sunrises and sunsets unite the community in a love for this wonderful area.
My mother worked as a care assistant her whole life, having come here from the Philippines in the 1970s. My father was an engineer from London. My parents’ values of hard work, respect and compassion drive everything I do.
Folkestone and Hythe was for so many years forgotten by Westminster. Not any longer.
As your first ever Labour MP, I will fight every day to improve your lives and be your voice in Parliament, so we can make this area the best it can be for everyone.
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📢 MAJOR FUNDING WIN FOR FOLKESTONE & HYTHE’S HIGH STREETS! 📢
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This Labour Government is taking steps to improve our high streets. This includes:
Councils having more powers to stop ‘vape shops’ from opening
Extended Closure Orders: we will legislate to double the maximum length of Closure Orders from 6 to 12 months, giving police and local authorities more time to investigate premises linked to organised crime and stop rogue operators reopening too quickly.
More support to improve shopfronts, signs and the overall look and feel of high streets, backed by the Planning Advisory Service
I spoke with Hemanshu Patel, President of the Federation of Independent Retailers, from Saltwood General Stores about how these changes can help his business.
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If you want to share your views on how to improve SEND provision in Kent, please fill out the survey! Deadline is 2nd November.
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#folkestone #hythe #romneymarsh #kent📣 Parents and carers: help shape Kent's SEND improvement plan.
Following the recent SEND inspection by Ofsted and the Care Quality Commission, we're developing the Local Area Strategic Improvement Plan required by inspectors, and we're asking for your feedback before it is finalised.
The plan focuses on improving the things families tell us matter most:
💬 Understanding children's experiences and outcomes
💬 Education, Health and Care (EHC) plans and annual reviews
💬 Communication and working with families
💬 Access to support and services
💬 Preparation for adulthood and independence
💬 Consistency of support across Kent
We know families have a wide range of experiences of SEND services, and we want to hear them. Whether you've found support that works well or faced challenges along the way, your feedback will help shape the final plan and the improvements we make.
The survey is open until 2 November.
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📢 MAJOR FUNDING WIN FOR FOLKESTONE & HYTHE’S HIGH STREETS! 📢
I am pleased to announce that I have secured over £1 million to bring empty and derelict buildings back into use for our communities.
This funding will be delivered by the Labour Government’s Derelict Buildings Fund to help turn empty buildings into spaces our whole community can use and enjoy. I will work closely with Folkestone & Hythe District Council to make sure it reaches the buildings that matter most to local people.
Which buildings do you think this funding should be spent on? Complete my survey to let me know your views👇
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🎉 Great news for Dungeness A Power Station!
A £190 million contract has been awarded to Aureos by Nuclear Restoration Services (NRS) to deliver the next major phase of decommissioning at Dungeness A.
The project will see the removal of eight huge boiler units, each weighing around 800 tonnes, helping move the site closer to its next stage of decommissioning.
👏 A major milestone for the site, British industry and the local community, supporting skills, jobs and economic opportunities.
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New £190m project will see huge structures removed at Kent’s first nuclear power station
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Some of the largest remaining structures at a former nuclear power station will be removed under the next major phase of the plant’s decommissioning.4 CommentsComment on Facebook
We are all used to the Budget ritual by now, where the Chancellor stands in front of N11 with a red box, but the critical question is how will this Budget help our community? How will it cut the cost of living, empower entrepreneurs, unleash economic growth, and empower local people?
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The Post Office in TGJones on Sandgate Road in Folkestone is unfortunately closing in the next few months, there is currently no exact date.
Alternative branches you can go to are on Dover Road and Cheriton High Street. Please be assured that they are currently trying to find an alternative location in the town centre to reopen the Post Office.
More information can be found here: www.postofficeviews.co.uk/national-consultation-team/folkestone-ct20-1tu-253909/
If you have any questions, you can email [email protected]
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Folkestone CT20 1TU - 253909 - Post Office - Citizen Space
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Government should use the powers you give us to fix the everyday problems.
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This year's Black History Month theme is 'Honouring Our Communities' and what better way to do this than highlighting the contributions of Black Britons such as our own Walter Tull - an army officer and professional football player born in Folkestone in 1888.
You can read my article on this in the Folkestone Herald and via my website: tonyvaughan.co.uk/articles
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Respect Orders came into force across England and Wales yesterday.
Courts can now ban persistent anti-social offenders from town centres, impose curfews and order them into drug or alcohol treatment.
Anyone who breaches an order faces up to two years in prison.
For our constituency, this means Kent Police, our councils and local housing providers can now apply for these orders against repeat offenders. Police will also be able to check an order on the national database and arrest anyone who breaks its conditions.
We can tackle anti-social behaviour.
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Respect Orders launch targeting anti-social behaviour offenders
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Perpetrators of anti-social behaviour could be hit with tougher restrictions as new Respect Orders come into force across England and Wales today.4 CommentsComment on Facebook