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Demand for urgent action after “perfect storm” hits social housing
A “perfect storm” has hit social housing and urgent action needs to be taken including an emergency cash injection.
Latest news
- Encampment on Pin Hill
Supporting rough sleepers into appropriate accommodation is one of this council’s highest priorities. In 2023 we helped 104 street homeless into accommodation, and so far in 2024 the figure is 71. - Environmental crime offence lands Canterbury man a £2,700 fine
A Canterbury man has been found guilty of an environmental crime offence in his absence and fined a total of £2,714. - More illegal city centre shopfronts targeted in crackdown
The next phase in Canterbury City Council’s crackdown on illegal, garish and overbearing shopfronts is underway. - Rare Aphra Behn first edition goes on show in Canterbury
An incredibly rare first edition 1688 copy of Aphra Behn’s novel Oroonoko has gone on display at The Beaney House of Art & Knowledge in Canterbury. - In pictures: day one of the new Canterbury market
The new Canterbury market in St George’s Street had a highly successful first day yesterday (Wednesday 17 July). - A hat-trick of Green Flag awards celebrated
Green Flags will once again be flying at three of the district’s stunning open spaces.
Latest consultations
- Westbere and Hersden Community Governance Review – response to Stage 1
Canterbury City Council has considered the consultation responses and the evidence provided from Stage 1 of the Community Governance Review and has published its draft recommendations. - Draft gambling policy 2025 to 2028
The council is required by law to have a Gambling Policy. The current policy will expire in January 2025 so it needs to be reviewed and readopted. - Sex establishment policy review
The council adopted its current licensing policy for sex establishments in April 2019 and has decided the policy needs to be re-adopted to reflect the current law and the needs of the Canterbury district. - Scrap metal dealers policy review
The council is seeking to re-adopt its current licensing policy for scrap metal dealers, as it feels the robust policy reflects the aims and objectives of the legislation and the needs of the Canterbury district.
Latest campaigns
- 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. - Lifeline
Lifeline is an emergency alarm service that can help you or someone you know to feel safe and independent in the home, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.