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PROJECTS

Since 2004, when the Society was invited to join the group working on the South East England Development Agency (SEEDA) Market Town Health Check, we have been involved in many projects in and around Hythe, all of which were conceived to improve both amenities and the appearance of the town.

Funding for projects has been received from many quarters, including Kent County Council (KCC), both through our then County Councillor, the late Chris Capon, and current County Councillors, Hythe Town Council (HTC), Shepway District Council (SDC now Folkestone and Hythe District Council FHDC), Sainsbury’s S106 funding, SEEDA, The Hythe Institute Fund, the High Street Innovation Fund and several others. In addition to the installation of a number of commemorative benches and litter bins, some of the more notable projects are as follows:

Also see our other activities

Blue Plaques

Nov 7, 2022
1 min

Blue Plaques

Hythe has enjoyed many famous residents over the centuries but, to date, the town has only three blue plaques in place marking..

Painting street furniture in the High Street

Nov 7, 2022
1 min

Painting street furniture in the High Street

Earlier this year, the Right Worshipful Mayor of Hythe – Jim Martin – approached the Society for help…

Hythe in Bloom

Aug 27, 2022
2 min

Hythe in Bloom

Established in 2004, Hythe in Bloom (HIB) was born as a partnership between the Civic Society and the Hythe Chamber of Commerce

Eaton Lands Bumblebee Project

Nov 1, 2018
1 min

Eaton Lands Bumblebee Project

Starting in late 2018, HCS volunteers have been working with Hythe Town Council, the Bumblebee Conservation Trust and the allotment society

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Projects in Progress

Completed Projects

Signage to the new Tourist Information Centre at the Romney, Hythe and Dymchurch Railway station

Jun 1, 2017

Completed Projects

Signage to the new Tourist Information Centre at the Romney, Hythe and Dymchurch Railway station

It was felt by many that Hythe needed a dedicated Tourist Information Centre (TIC) since the closure of the facility in Douglas Avenue...

Refurbishment of two maps

Feb 1, 2017

Completed Projects

Refurbishment of two maps

As the new maps in Hythe’s car parks are proving so popular, it was thought that two old signs could be brought up to date to offer the same

Regeneration of Mackeson Square

Jun 1, 2016

Completed Projects

Regeneration of Mackeson Square

First mooted in 2010, work began in earnest, and was completed in 2016. Over several years the Oriental Plane...

Refurbishment of The Institute foundation stone

Apr 1, 2016

Completed Projects

Refurbishment of The Institute foundation stone

Having been an important part of Hythe life until it was demolished in 1968 for road widening, the Institute has been remembered through the

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