Town Mayor’s Community Awards 2026

Every year, around March, the Town Mayor of Folkestone has the privilege of awarding local people a Town Mayor’s Community Award. Previous recipients of this award have varied from volunteers of a local church to people working to support those most in need.

This year, it was the turn of Councillor Lucy McGirr who was delighted to be able to show her appreciation to members of the community who go out of their way to make a difference in the town, without asking for recognition in return.

Nominations are sought from members of the public, and this year was no exception in the number of nominations received and the varied activities undertaken by proposed nominees for the Town Mayor’s Community Awards.

Councillor Lucy McGirr said “It was a pleasure to host Colin, Flo, Tim, and the Folkestone Cricket Club on Friday at the Town Hall.

It truly warmed my heart to present these awards in recognition of their unwavering support for our community—whether through championing our veterans, uplifting our town, encouraging creativity among our young people, or bringing together individuals of all genders, ages, and abilities to stay active.

Folkestone Cricket Club was recognised for their work in becoming an inclusive community club for age, gender and ability. Folkestone Cricket Club also have a thriving Junior Program, Disability Section and Walking Cricket Projects which encourages all ages, genders and abilities to take part in a welcoming and safe environment.

The Mayor thanked all of the recipients of the Awards on behalf of the Town Council and local community for the work undertaken, which helps to make Folkestone an attractive and safe community to live and work within.