Latest consultations

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.

Canterbury City Council will set its budget for 2024/25 in February 2024 and we want to hear your views on our proposals for the Housing Revenue Account (HRA) budget.

As part of our draft budget for 2024/25, the council is proposing to increase street trading licence fees by 10%. 

As part of our draft budget for 2024/25, we are proposing to increase boat licence fees by 10%.

As part of our draft budget for 2024/25, the council is proposing to increase scrap metal dealer licence fees by 10%.

As part of our draft budget for 2024/25, the council is proposing to increase taxi and private hire licence fees by 4%.

Whitstable Harbour is a vibrant and dynamic community asset at the heart of the town, and we are asking for views on a new Strategic Plan.

The Local Government Boundary Commission has been asking for your views on an electoral review of the Canterbury district to agree new ward boundaries.

We are conducting a review of polling districts and places within the Canterbury Parliamentary Constituency and the part of the North Thanet/Herne Bay and Sandwich constituency that falls within the Canterbury district.

Canterbury City Council has launched a public consultation on proposals to create a new Public Space Protection Order for Dog Control (PSPO) which would be in place for a period of three years.

Work on our plans for the Connected Canterbury – Unlocking the Tales of England project is continuing, and we are now proposing to make changes to the public highway at five separate locations in Canterbury.

Canterbury City Council has launched a public consultation on proposals to create a new Canterbury City Public Space Protection Order (PSPO) which would apply for three years.

As part of our Levelling Up Fund (LUF) bid, we committed to delivering nine story gardens located across the city.

Bridge Parish Council has formally submitted its Neighbourhood Plan to Canterbury City Council.

The council is making some minor changes to the traffic order relating to the council’s car parks.

We are seeking views on a proposal to increase most street trading licence fees by just 5%, so represents a real-terms cut in prices.

We are working on implementing our electric vehicle and infrastructure strategy for the district and to help with this, we want to know how people feel about electric vehicles.