Summary
The Green Party won the most seats, with the Conservatives falling into third place behind Labour. The leader of the council prior to the election, Conservative councillor David Monk, lost his seat. Following the election a coalition of the Greens and Liberal Democrats formed a minority administration, with Green councillor Jim Martin being appointed the new leader of the council at the subsequent annual council meeting on 24 May 2023. Election result ==Ward results==
Ward results
The Statement of Persons Nominated, which details the candidates standing in each ward, was released by Folkestone and Hythe District Council following the close of nominations on 5 April 2023. Broadmead Cheriton East Folkestone Folkestone Central Folkestone Harbour Hythe Hythe Rural New Romney North Downs East North Downs West Romney Marsh Sandgate and West Folkestone Walland and Denge Marsh ==References==