Lee Castle Reporting Back: May 2026

I was honoured to be elected Chair of Littlebourne Parish Council and look forward to serving in this new role while continuing to represent residents across the ward as your Canterbury City Councillor.

Although there have been fewer council meetings recently, casework has continued across all our villages.

In Littlebourne, I have continued to raise concerns regarding footpath maintenance and the ongoing traffic light issues on Littlebourne Road.

In Bramling, I have been following progress on proposals for new bus stops with grant from KCC to CCC to progress with the projects and responding to enquiries from local residents.

In Adisham, I have been assisting residents with concerns relating to road closures and school access arrangements.

In Wickhambreaux, planning matters and highways issues have remained a regular feature of my casework.

In Ickham, I have continued dealing with local highways and environmental concerns raised by residents.

In Bekesbourne with Patrixbourne, I have been assisting with casework relating to highways, waste services, and a range of other local matters.

The launch of the CCC RISE Grant Scheme has been a positive development, creating new opportunities for community groups to access funding for local projects.

Across the district, I have continued dealing with reports of missed bin collections and other waste service issues, helping residents obtain updates and resolutions where possible. If you have contacted Canterbury City Council and have not received a response, please do get back in touch with me, as I have been advised that all enquiries should now have been answered.

In May, I also met with our local police officer, who remains very active across the area and is following up on several matters that residents have raised with me.

Likewise, our local Kent Community Warden, Roger, continues to be out and about across the villages, helping residents and signposting people to the appropriate services and support where needed.

Highways matters remain one of the most common concerns raised with me. While I continue reporting issues to Kent County Council and seeking updates, progress is often slower than residents would like. I will continue pressing for action where necessary. Kent County Councillor Mike Sole has also been actively pursuing a number of outstanding issues with KCC where responses or action have been delayed.

On 11 June, from 10am to 12 noon, I will be holding a joint councillor surgery with Kent County Councillor Mike Sole at The Ivy Barn in Littlebourne. Please do come along if there is anything you would like to discuss.

As always, please do not hesitate to contact me if there is anything I can assist you with.

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