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Start date confirmed for final phase of bandstand repairs
The final phase of work to bring Herne Bay bandstand back into full use, involving extensive repairs to the building’s substructure, will get underway at the end of this month (June).
Latest news
- Biodiversity grants open for applications
The city council’s popular biodiversity grants scheme has opened for a new round of bids from local groups and organisations today (Friday 12 June). - Artist sought for East Cliff public artwork
Canterbury City Council is inviting artists to create a major new public artwork for the East Cliff sea wall in Herne Bay, along the King Charles III coastal path. - Put South East Water back in public ownership, says council leader
The Leader of Canterbury City Council, Cllr Alan Baldock, has written to the government to demand that South East Water be put into special administration – effectively bringing it back into public ownership. - King’s Hall shuts ahead of £2 million revamp
Herne Bay’s iconic seafront venue, the King’s Hall, has now closed its doors for events ahead of work starting on its £2 million revamp. - District set for dozens of new bus shelters
Bus passengers are set to benefit from new or upgraded shelters at almost 40 bus stops in the Canterbury district following a successful city council bid for £258,000 of funding. - Fraud investigation results in return of family home
A successful city council housing tenancy fraud investigation has resulted in a three bedroom house being able to be re-let to a new family on the council’s housing waiting list.
Latest consultations
- Draft Tenancy Policy
We are inviting residents, council tenants and local organisations to share their views on our draft Tenancy Policy. - Draft Tenancy StrategyWe are inviting residents, social housing tenants, housing providers and local organisations to share their views on our draft Tenancy Strategy 2026.
- Draft Homelessness and Rough Sleeping Strategy 2026-2030We are inviting residents, local organisations and community partners to share their views on our draft Homelessness and Rough Sleeping Strategy 2026-2030.
- Right to Grow pilot scheme at Salt Marsh Lane, Whitstable
The council is inviting residents, local organisations and community partners to share their views on the Revival Right to Grow pilot scheme at Salt Marsh Lane open space in Whitstable.
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.