Fight against homelessness and rough sleeping gets cash boost
Tackling homelessness and rough sleeping in the district received a £434,000 cash boost from the government today (Friday 10 October).
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Big expansion of city centre cycle storage
New bicycle storage facilities in Canterbury are now available to use.
Wincheap ward set for city council by-election
Following the resignation of Cllr Roben Franklin, a by-election for Wincheap ward will take place on Thursday 13 November.
Partial reopening of Longport car park
We’re pleased to say Longport car park has partially reopened after being closed for improvement work since the summer as part of our Levelling Up Fund project, paid for by the UK government.
Letting in the light at Curtis Wood
Over the last few months we have held two public engagement sessions about the future management of Curtis Wood in Herne.
Tree pollarding in the Dane John Gardens
Work to pollard the avenue of lime trees in the Dane John Gardens starts next Monday (6 October).
Beaney exhibition explores delicate topic of displaying human remains
A new exhibition opening at The Beaney in Canterbury later this month (October) will explore the sensitive issue of the display of human remains in museums.
The Beaney bags grant to boost young people’s mental health
The Beaney House of Art and Knowledge has been awarded £65,000 from the Museums Association’s Health and Wellbeing in Museums Fund to deliver an ambitious programme supporting young people’s mental health in the district.
Lord Mayor’s Awards 2025 open for nominations
Nominations are now open for the 2025 Lord Mayor’s Awards, which sees unsung heroes from the Canterbury district celebrated for their selfless dedication to helping others.
Stour Environmental Credits Ltd making significant progress on nutrient issue
The joint venture company established by Ashford Borough and Canterbury City Councils to tackle the ‘Stodmarsh issue’ has appointed industry specialists to lead on a mitigation credit initiative.