Latest consultations

Chartham Parish Council has prepared a Neighbourhood Development Plan, which sets out a vision for the future of Chartham and planning policies which, if adopted, will be used to determine planning applications locally.

We are consulting residents on a number of proposed changes to parking restrictions across the district.

We are asking residents, organisations and local partners for their views on our draft Housing Strategy, which will help shape the future of housing across the district over the next five years.

As 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.

As 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.

We 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.

Every 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.

The council is asking for views on its proposals to make some changes to its car parks to encourage greater use of those that have spare capacity, help tackle the climate emergency and increase income to help pay for vital council services.

The council is asking residents, organisations and local partners for their views on its draft Cultural Strategy, which will help shape the future of arts and culture across the district.

The council is asking residents for their views on proposed changes to the Council Tax Support Scheme (CTS) for working-age people.

The council is asking residents for their views on the design of new development, to help shape the vision for a new Design Code for Canterbury District.

The council’s Cabinet has approved a further round of consultation on the new Local Plan, which is open from Tuesday 9 September to Tuesday 21 October 2025.

We want our social housing tenants to have their voices heard when it comes to decision making that affects their lives.

Our Corporate Plan says we should put consultation and engagement at the heart of our decision making process.

We are committed to playing our role in tackling climate emergency the council declared in 2019 by reducing our greenhouse gas emissions as quickly as we can.

We are reviewing the Sheltered Plus housing service to ensure it remains sustainable, fair and meets the evolving needs of tenants.

We are currently consulting on proposed changes to parking restrictions.

Chestfield Parish Council has submitted an application to Canterbury City Council to designate a Neighbourhood Area for Chestfield Parish Council’s Neighbourhood Plan.

We are consulting residents on a number of proposed changes to parking restrictions across the district.

Residents, businesses and visitors are being asked for their views on how to improve the South Quay Shed at Whitstable Harbour.

Every 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.

The council is asking for views on its proposals to make some changes to its car parks to encourage greater use of those that have spare capacity, help tackle the climate emergency and increase income to help pay for vital council services.

Canterbury City Council will set its budget for 2025/26 in February 2025 and is asking for your views on our proposals for the Housing Revenue Account (HRA) budget.

As part of our draft budget for 2025/26, the council is proposing to increase taxi and private hire licence fees.

As part of our draft budget for 2025/26, the council is proposing to increase street trading licence fees.

As part of our draft budget for 2025/26, the council is proposing to increase boat licence fees.

As part of our draft budget for 2025/26, the council is proposing to increase scrap metal dealer licence fees.

We are currently reviewing and updating our Events Management Policy as part of our commitment to delivering aspirations set out in our Corporate Plan.

We are excited to launch our Tenant Engagement Review, dedicated exclusively to our social housing tenants.

Canterbury City Council has launched a public consultation on proposals to renew its Gorrell Valley and Stour Parks (GVSP) Public Space Protection Order (PSPO) which would be in force for the next three years.

The council is seeking your input on its new Consultation and Engagement Strategy.

In order to allow improvements to the entrance to Canterbury Castle, we are proposing to remove a 15 metre long section of the parking bay in Gas Street, Canterbury.

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.

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.  

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.

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.

Canterbury City Council has considered the consultation responses from Stage 1 of the Community Governance Review for Whitstable and has published its draft recommendations.

Consultation on the draft Canterbury District Local Plan To 2040 is underway and comments are welcome.

Consultation on the draft Canterbury District Transport Strategy is underway and comments are welcome.

Consultation on the draft Open Space Strategy 2024-2040 is underway and comments are welcome.

Consultation on our draft Air Quality Action Plan is underway and comments are welcome.

Consultation on our Sustainable Design Guide Supplementary Planning Document (SPD) is underway and comments are welcome.

A Community Governance Review for Westbere and Hersden, to consider proposing a change to the Westbere Parish Council boundary to incorporate a piece of land known as the Bread and Cheese Field.

We are consulting residents on a number of proposed changes to parking restrictions across the district.

Consultation on a Community Governance Review for Whitstable, to consider setting up a town council, began on 5 January 2024 and closed on 1 March 2024.

Public consultation has taken place on our plans to build our Corporate Plan 2024 around the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals, or SDGs.

Views are sought on the proposed closure of a short length of Pound Lane to vehicles to improve pedestrian and cycle access and support the proposed Levelling Up Fund project.

Every 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.

Now that the St George’s Street refurbishment is complete, the council is asking for views on proposals to reintroduce the weekly general market in Canterbury city centre.

The council is proposing to make a number of changes to its car parks to encourage greater use of car parks that have spare capacity, help tackle the climate emergency and increase income to help pay for vital council services.