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Free parking this Christmas!
Free parking will be on offer across Canterbury, Herne Bay and Whitstable to support shoppers and businesses in the run-up to Christmas.
Latest news
- Come along to the Whitstable Harbour Annual ForumThe annual Whitstable Harbour forum will take place on Tuesday 18 November at the harbour’s South Quay Shed and all are welcome to attend.
- Councils reveal draft business cases for new councilsCouncils from across Kent and Medway have today (Wednesday 5 November) published a series of draft business cases to help inform the next steps in the government’s biggest shake up of local councils in 50 years.
- Scrap trader without a licence found guilty in courtA Canterbury man caught transporting scrap waste without having a licence to do so has been found guilty of the offence in his absence at court and fined a total of £1,174.
- District offers sanctuary to those fleeing violence and persecutionCouncillors last night (Thursday 30 October) agreed to build on the district’s long and proud history of welcoming those fleeing violence, conflict and persecution.
- Councillors unite in fight to keep women and girls safeCouncillors from all parties united to fight misogyny, harassment and violence against women and girls last night (Thursday 30 October).
- Winter Well events offer tips and supportLocal people can get tips and support with keeping well and staying warm this winter at two events during November.
Latest consultations
- Proposed changes to scrap metal dealer licence fees for 2026/27As part of our draft budget for 2026/27, we are proposing to increase scrap metal dealer licence fees and are asking for your views on these.
- Proposed changes to street trading licence fees for 2026/27As part of our draft budget for 2026/27, we are proposing to increase street trading licence fees and are asking for your views on these.
- Housing Revenue Account budget consultation 2026/27We will set our budget for 2026/27 in February 2026 and are asking for your views on our proposals for the Housing Revenue Account (HRA) budget.
- General Fund budget consultation for 2026/27Every year, the council has to set a balanced budget to make sure the money we spend delivering services is in line with the money we have available.
Latest campaigns
- The Purple PartnershipThe Purple Partnership is a partnership of sports providers and businesses, led by Canterbury City Council and Kent Police.
- Clean air for schoolsCanterbury 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 CleanWhen 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 QualityAir is polluted by the presence of certain harmful substances which, in high enough concentrations, can affect our health and environment.












