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... Local News
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... Local News
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... Local News
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... Local News
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... Opinions
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... Local News
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... Local News
'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... Local News
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... Local News
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... Local News
Our Covid-19 UK Vaccines Delivery Plan 11th January 2021 Today we have published our Covid-19 UK Vaccines Delivery Plan, setting out how we plan to deliver the biggest vaccination programme in British history, to... National News
Stay at home, protect the NHS and save lives 4th January 2021 Prime Minister Boris Johnson has addressed the nation on Coronavirus restrictions. National News
Second Approved Vaccine Begins Rollout Today 4th January 2021 Today, thousands of people across the UK will begin receiving the second vaccine approved by regulators. National News
Deal Done: We have taken back control with our UK-EU trade deal. 30th December 2020 We have secured an excellent deal for the United Kingdom, which delivers on what the British people voted for both in the referendum and the last election. National News
The Prime Minister’s Statement on Coronavirus in Full 19th December 2020 The Prime Minister announces new measures to be taken in London, the South East and the East of England to tackle coronavirus, including new Tier 4 restrictions... National News
First Vaccinations in the UK Against Coronavirus Begin 8th December 2020 Today the first vaccinations in the UK against coronavirus begin. Thank you to our NHS, to all of the scientists who worked so hard to develop this vaccine. National News
