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Our city centre and town centres are constantly evolving to keep up with our ever-changing lifestyles.

All 14 of Kent and Medway’s council leaders have put their political differences to one side to urge the government to deliver devolution for the county and avoid it becoming a ‘devolution desert’.

Proposals for the preferred number of new councils needed for Kent and Medway, and the geographical areas they should cover, have been submitted to the government today (Friday 28 November).

Sadly today we have to announce that a number of birds have been found dead in the Chislet Marshes area of the district with suspected avian influenza.

Today (Tuesday 25 November) we could not be prouder to announce we have been accredited by White Ribbon, the leading charity in engaging men and boys to end violence against women and girls.

Canterbury City Council has given its backing to a four-unitary council option for Kent and Medway, with some changes to boundaries, as part of the government’s biggest shake up of local authorities in 50 years.

Eligible Canterbury district residents can now apply for a grant from the city council to have energy efficiency improvements installed in their home completely free of charge.

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.