Canterbury and Coastal
Canterbury and Coastal
Liberal Democrats - working for you and your community
Liberal Democrats are delivering on our manifesto promises as part of the Canterbury City Council coalition.
The new 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
Mike Sole, deputy leader of Canterbury City Council said, “I am very pleased that we have been able to reverse some of the unpopular decisions of the previous administration, and improve the district for residents and visitors. Over the next few years, I look forward to seeing improvements to the city centre and expanding the number of council homes further across the district”.
Your local news
Lib Dems oppose top down housing targets
The new government has made some early announcements in respect of planning policy. Canterbury council Lib Dem group leader, Cllr Mike Sole said “I welcome the Government’s plans to provide 300 additional planning officers across England...
10 Jul 2024
A statement from Liberal Democrat candidate Russ Timpson on the Local Plan
The way in which Local Plans are put together needs to change. I see three key areas where this needs to happen...
23 Jun 2024
Canterbury Liberal Democrats Councillors Michael Dixey and Alex Ricketts Innocent Of All Charges
Following an anonymous complaint to Canterbury City Council in March of this year, Councillors Alex Ricketts and Michael Dixey have been cleared of any wrongdoing by both the Council’s Monitoring Officer and Kent Police.
31 May 2024
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Canterbury Liberal Democrats Councillors Elect New Leadership Team
Canterbury Liberal Democrats proudly announce the appointment of Councillor Mike Sole as the new Leader of the party on Canterbury City Council, alongside Councillor Alex Ricketts as Deputy Leader.
19 May 2024
Canterbury Lib Dems Mike Sole introduces Council Budget "of Common Sense"
Cllr Mike Sole (Lib Dem) announces the first budget of the new administration : “This budget is much more than a balanced spreadsheet, it is a programme for change. “Not just a budget of pounds and pence, but a budget of common sense.”
13 Mar 2024
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