SWEP activated as temperatures fall
With temperatures plummeting, our Severe Weather Emergency Protocol (SWEP) has been activated today (Tuesday 19 November) and is likely to remain in place over the coming days.
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Reminder letters issued as annual canvass continues
Our annual check of the electoral register, to make sure it is correct and complete and people are eligible to vote, is continuing.
Work starts on foundations for Aphra Behn statue
Work has started on the foundations for the new Aphra Behn statue outside the Beaney in Canterbury, which will formally be unveiled early next year.
New biodiversity grants help residents support local ecology
Groups and organisations can now apply for a grant from the city council to fund projects that support biodiversity in the district.
Woman fined more than £800 after rubbish dumped
A Canterbury woman who dumped rubbish in Bekesbourne Lane, Canterbury, has been found guilty of the offence at court in her absence and fined a total of £816.
Hundreds of free parking spaces to help kick off Christmas festivities
Parking in hundreds of council car park spaces will be FREE to help get this year’s Christmas celebrations underway.
Council seeks local views to improve South Quay Shed
Residents, businesses and visitors are being asked to have their say on how to improve South Quay Shed in Whitstable Harbour.
Music students to get invaluable experience at the King’s Hall
An exciting new partnership between the King’s Hall in Herne Bay and EKC Canterbury College will see the college’s music students taking part in high quality work experience placements at the iconic seafront venue.
Council calls for action over national £2.2 billion council housing budget black hole
Canterbury City Council has urged the government to act now on England’s “broken council housing finances”, including “unsustainable” levels of debt previously given to councils by government.
Draft budget hopes to tackle council’s financial challenges head on
Coping with ever-rocketing external costs and increasing demands for council services are at the heart of Canterbury City Council’s budget proposals for 2025/2026.