Coastal town’s fishing community catches major sustainability boost
Whitstable’s fishing industry has received a major sustainability boost after solar panels were installed on 16 of the harbour’s fisherman’s huts.
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More than 20 people housed as council seeks to end encampment
A total of 21 people have been found somewhere to live away from the streets after people started sleeping and spending their days on the side of a busy main road in Canterbury.
Solar panel scheme to help more residents save money and protect the planet
More households in the Canterbury district will have the chance to save money and protect the planet through renewable energy as part of the latest round of Solar Together Kent.
Work starts on sea defences upgrade for Herne Bay
Work to improve our sea defences and raise the standard of protection for Herne Bay has begun.
Beach work underway in Herne Bay
Annual beach maintenance work is underway in Herne Bay and will take around two weeks to complete.
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Exciting transformation of city’s iconic gateway to get underway
Exciting work to transform the area around Westgate Towers in Canterbury to reflect the city’s standing as an international visitor destination and World Heritage Site is about to get underway.
Her Majesty The Queen to unveil iconic statue in Canterbury city centre
Her Majesty The Queen will visit Canterbury in Kent today (Tuesday 25 February) to unveil a statue of the first full-time professional woman writer in the English language, Aphra Behn.
Important dates for the by-elections
By-elections to elect a city councillor take place in three wards – Herne and Broomfield, St Stephen’s and Gorrell wards – on Thursday 6 March.
Work to start in four parks and gardens
Our exciting plans to transform some of the city’s parks and gardens through our Connected Canterbury project are coming along nicely.