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Beaney in the running for yet another Kids in Museums Award
The Beaney House of Art and Knowledge is in the running for yet another prestigious national award in recognition of its quality as a family attraction.
Latest news
- Unlicensed scrap metal trader found guilty in court
A man from London who was running a business as a scrap metal dealer in Canterbury district when not authorised to do so has been found guilty of the offence. - Canterbury bags first look at new national exhibition celebrating stories of migration
A brand-new exhibition by the National Portrait Gallery (NPG) exploring the experiences and contributions of people who moved to Britain and made it their permanent or temporary home is set to open for the first time at The Beaney. - Activation of SWEP due to hot weather
Our Severe Weather Emergency Protocol (SWEP) has been activated today (Thursday 19 June) as temperatures continue to rise. - External transformation of Poor Priests’ Hospital complete
Work is now complete on a dramatic external transformation of one of Canterbury’s most historic buildings. - Unlicensed scrap metal trader fined in court
A Whitstable man who was running a business as a scrap metal dealer in Canterbury district when not authorised to do so has been found guilty of the offence and fined a total of £760. - Council to run intensive lifeguarding qualification course
Canterbury City Council is delivering a full RLSS UK National Vocational Beach Lifeguard Qualification (NVBLQ) as we seek to add more staff to our lifeguarding team.
Latest consultations
- Older persons’ accommodation review – Phase 1
We are reviewing the Sheltered Plus housing service to ensure it remains sustainable, fair and meets the evolving needs of tenants.
Latest campaigns
- The Purple Partnership
The Purple Partnership is a partnership of sports providers and businesses, led by Canterbury City Council and Kent Police. - Clean air for schools
Canterbury City Council and the MIDKENT Environmental Health Partnership were awarded DEFRA air quality grant funding in March 2021 to develop a digital resource for primary schools to educate children aged 5 to 11 years and their parents about air pollution. - Keeping Canterbury Clean
When Tom and his family moved from London to Canterbury last year they couldn’t wait to call the city’s beautiful gardens and charming cobbled streets ‘home’. - Air Quality
Air is polluted by the presence of certain harmful substances which, in high enough concentrations, can affect our health and environment.