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Yesterday’s Wincheap ward by-election was won by Green Party candidate, Peter Campbell. 

National Tree Week takes place later this month (November) and we are pleased to be coordinating a series of free events across the district in support.

The annual Whitstable Harbour forum will take place on Tuesday 18 November at the harbour’s South Quay Shed and all are welcome to attend.

Councils from across Kent and Medway have today (Wednesday 5 November) published a series of draft business cases to help inform the next steps in the government’s biggest shake up of local councils in 50 years.

A Canterbury man caught transporting scrap waste without having a licence to do so has been found guilty of the offence in his absence at court and fined a total of £1,174.

Councillors last night (Thursday 30 October) agreed to build on the district’s long and proud history of welcoming those fleeing violence, conflict and persecution.

Councillors from all parties united to fight misogyny, harassment and violence against women and girls last night (Thursday 30 October).

Local people can get tips and support with keeping well and staying warm this winter at two events during November.

Prices for more than 5,000 or almost 80% of the council’s car park spaces used by residents across the district are set to be frozen for 2026/27 including Park and Ride.