All new equipment as Cornwallis Circle play area reopens
It’s play time once again at Cornwallis Circle in Whitstable with the reopening of the play area following an £87,000 investment in all new equipment.
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Canterbury artwork to feature in national celebration of portraiture
The Beaney has been invited to participate in the National Portrait Gallery’s (NPG) upcoming campaign, Portrait Mode, which will celebrate the Gallery’s reopening on Thursday 22 June 2023 and International Portrait Day on Friday 23 June 2023.
Voluntary organisations set to bid for share of £100,000 grant pot
Voluntary organisations from across the district can now apply for a strategic grant from Canterbury City Council.
Easter bank holiday bin collection changes
Bin collection dates will be changing next week (w/c 10 April) due to the bank holiday on Monday.
Mirror Mirror arts project up for major award
Canterbury City Council’s museums service has been shortlisted as a finalist in the prestigious MJ Achievement Awards 2023 for its inspiring community arts project, Mirror Mirror.
Nominations announced for city and parish elections
This morning we have published the lists of candidates standing for election to Canterbury City Council and two contested parish councils (Kingston and Fordwich) on Thursday 4 May.
Hampton play area toilets shut after vandalism
We are very sorry to say the public toilets at the Hampton play area in Hampton Pier Avenue, Herne Bay, have been vandalised and will now be closed for an extended period.
Vandals strike again at disabled toilets
It’s upsetting for us to report further vandalism in recent days to disabled toilet facilities in the district, this time the Changing Places toilet at Whitstable Harbour and the disabled toilet at the Memorial Park in Herne Bay.
Rules refreshed to make sure everyone has a great time at the coast
Refreshed rules to ensure everyone has a great time when visiting the district’s 14 miles of beautiful coastline will come into force on Saturday 1 April this year.
Racist vandals force closure of cemetery toilets
Toilets at one of the district’s cemeteries will be closed for two weeks for repairs after being targeted by vandals.