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Summit set to attract new hotels, boost the economy and create jobs
The district of Canterbury is the place to invest in new hotels – that’s the message behind the Canterbury Hotel Summit being held this Friday (9 May), designed to bring more investment to the district and boost jobs.
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- Register now for beauty and aesthetics webinarLocal businesses in the skin piercing industry can sign up for a free webinar that sets out the latest developments within the sector.
- Beacon lighting for 80th anniversary of VE DayFollowing the commemoration service at the war memorial in Canterbury between 10.30am and 11.30am tomorrow (Thursday 8 May) to mark the 80th anniversary of VE Day, we will be lighting the beacon at Tannery Field.
- Polling stations open for Kent County Council electionPolling stations are now open for today’s Kent County Council election – you have until 10pm to go and cast your vote.
- Work starts on Hampton play area revampWork has started today (Tuesday 22 April) on an exciting upgrade of the Hampton play area in Herne Bay.
- Come and join our beach lifeguards teamWe are searching for new beach lifeguards to join our team keeping the public safe at Herne Bay and Tankerton this summer.
- Swift nest box installed in Castle StreetWe are pleased to say we have installed a swift nest box on the top floor of the Castle Street multi-storey car park in Canterbury.
Latest consultations
- Proposed changes to parking restrictions – summer 2025We are currently consulting on proposed changes to parking restrictions.
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.