This May, local residents in Canterbury North and Canterbury South, chose to send Liberal Democrat candidates to KCC County Hall. Mike Sole was re-elected for Canterbury South while Alex Ricketts won in Canterbury North. Lib Dem strength at KCC went from 6 to 12 councillors after the elections on 1st May and we are now the official opposition to the new and very inexperienced Reform administration.
Mike Sole said “It’s an enormous privilege to be elected. There is a huge job to do, continuing to stand up for our area, helping residents, and getting things done, but also holding the new Reform council to account”.
Liberal Democrats also continue to deliver on our manifesto promises as part of the Canterbury City Council coalition, reversing some of the unpopular decisions of the previous administration and improving the district for residents and visitors. For example, the council has:
• Re-opened Sturry Park & Ride
• Brought back Canterbury market
• Introduced a resident car parking rate
• Acquired additional council homes
• Protected parish council funding.
Cllrs James Flanagan and Peter Old have objected to the outline planning for Brooklands Farm in Chestfield, calling on the City Council to refuse the application. You can read the full objection here...
Mike Sole highlighted the County Council's strategy's consistent support for flexible working arrangements, remarking: "This strategy clearly shows that supporting staff is not only the right thing to do - it's also good for business"...
Councillor Mike Sole has challenged Reform run Kent County Council on its announcement that it will no longer fly the Pride flag from its buildings during Pride Month...
The Lib Dems have won 12 seats at the Kent County Council election, gaining an additional 6 seats on the council…
Lib Dem Kent County councillor Mike Sole has taken unusual steps to highlight and report the huge numbers of potholes in his area...
Liberal Democrat candidates will be contesting all three seats in the upcoming by-elections to Canterbury City Council...
Ed Davey Munira Wilson have written to Keir Starmer setting out five principles for SEND reform, and offering to work on a cross-party basis with the government to ensure the reforms deliver for children with SEND and their families.
Why we opposed the Government’s welfare bill
77 years ago today, the HMT Empire Windrush docked in Essex - marking the beginning of the Windrush generation’s arrival here in the UK.
