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Anna Firth and some of her campaign team

Anna Firth's statement on the December 12 General Election

Thursday, 31 October, 2019

Speaking after the announcement of a General Election, to be held on December 12, Canterbury Conservative Parliamentary Candidate Anna Firth said: "I very much welcome a December election. On the doorsteps in both Canterbury and Whitstable people are desperate to get Brexit done and move on with their lives. People can see that the Prime Minister has negotiated a great new deal but he can't get it...

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Internet connectivity in Canterbury

31st October 2019

Canterbury City Councillor Ben Fitter-Harding shares the latest update on improving connectivity in Canterbury city centre I’m pleased to report that we’re both...

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Canterbury Conservatives vote to put environment first

25th July 2019

On Thursday evening Canterbury Council passed a historic vote to tackle climate change and become carbon neutral by 2030. The climate crisis has been deemed an...

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Conservative city councillors table motion backing MP's stance against racism in the Labour Party

17th April 2018

Conservative Canterbury City councillors have tabled a motion to the Council defending MP Rosie Duffield’s position against racism within the Labour party. The...

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Council leader Simon Cook praises MP's stance against antisemitism

29th March 2018

Rosie Duffield and I disagree on much, but I give her my whole-hearted support in tackling racism in the Labour Party. Together with many local residents, I was...

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Celebrate Canterbury's cultural heritage for World Theatre Day

22nd March 2018

Fans of comedy and drama can celebrate World Theatre Day with a visit to one of the district’s top venues. The international celebration takes place on Tuesday...

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Council leader reassures residents following Salisbury poisoning

19th March 2018

Canterbury City Council leader Simon Cook has spoken out to reassure people following the poisoning of a former Russian spy in the UK. Cllr Cook, who also leads...

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Cllr Stuart Walker inset on an image of a gritter on a country road

'Danger road' to be added to gritting routes

22nd February 2018

A road that has been the scene of several crashes is to be added to the route for road gritters following pressure from a local councillor. Conservative Stuart...

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Cllr Ben Fitter-Harding and a residents' parking sign

Paperless parking permit scheme launched across the district

21st February 2018

Motorists can apply for parking permits at the touch of a button thanks to a new paperless system implemented by Canterbury City Council. The scheme is part of...

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Council leaders call for construction of A2 lorry parking

13th February 2018

The leaders of three councils in east Kent have written to the Department for Transport to call for permanent lorry parking to be built near the A2. Simon Cook...