Canterbury Cathedral
Whitstable Harbour

Canterbury and Coastal

Liberal Democrats - working for you and your community

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.

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Kent Reform Faces Scrutiny Over Homeworking Stance

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"...

3 Jul 2025
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25 May 2025
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KCC Elections to go ahead on 1st May 2025

On 5th February it was announced by the government that Kent and Medway will not be on the priority list for local government devolution. As a result, the Kent County Council (KCC) elections will go ahead on Thursday 1st May...

5 Feb 2025
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Windrush Day 2025

77 years ago today, the HMT Empire Windrush docked in Essex - marking the beginning of the Windrush generation’s arrival here in the UK.

20 Jun 2025
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Pride Month 2025

So we will keep fighting - until we can finally build a society where everyone is free to be who they are.

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