Protecting our land from encampments
Canterbury City Council secured a temporary emergency injunction in the High Court yesterday (Wednesday 10 April) to try and prevent unauthorised gypsy and traveller encampments on its land.
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Housing support for released prisoners
Around 50 per cent of prisoners in Kent have no accommodation to go to when they are released, and almost half of all rough sleepers in the county have an offending history.
Bay business hub gets cash injection
Plans to create a new business hub in the centre of Herne Bay have received a major boost with the award of a £212,950 grant from the government.
Sea defences investment tops £4 million
As one major sea defence project concludes in Herne Bay, the city council has just secured a further £1.22 million of funding for three more schemes along the district’s coastline.
Security bollards to be installed at The Marlowe
Work to install security bollards around The Marlowe will begin next week.
Changes to polling stations for small number of voters
Residents in a small number of areas throughout the district will need to go to a different polling station to the one they are used to cast their vote in May’s elections.
£3,500 raised for charity at dinner and dance
More than £3,500 was raised for local charities at the Lord Mayor of Canterbury’s Dinner and Dance on Saturday 9 March.
Cricket world cup trophy comes to Canterbury
Local people will have the chance to see one of the world’s most iconic sporting trophies on Tuesday 14 May when the ICC Cricket World Cup trophy goes on show at The Beaney in Canterbury.
Survivor’s powerful speech raises awareness of child exploitation
Tackling the exploitation of vulnerable children and young people was at the heart of a conference in Canterbury last week.
Life as a parish councillor is really rewarding
On Thursday 2 May, thousands of voters from across the district will be choosing who will represent them on their parish council.