One Week to save Kent's Climate Emergency Declaration
Next Thursday (18 September), Reform councillors will vote on a motion to scrap Kent's Climate Emergency declaration. This would be a huge step backwards for our county.
14 Sep 2025
Canterbury and Coastal
Liberal Democrats - we get things done
In the 2025 KCC elections, Lib Dem councillors were elected in both Canterbury South and Canterbury North.
Lib Dems are now the official opposition to the KCC Reform administration.
On Canterbury City Council, Lib Dems have recently ended the coalition with the Labour Party enabling our councillors to speak freely, hold the administration to account and provide constructive opposition where necessary.
Your local Lib Dem news
Objection to Brooklands Farm outline planning application
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...
7 Jul 2025
Lib Dems demand immediate action from South East Water
Thousands of residents in Whitstable have been without water supplies for almost a week - during one of the driest and warmest times of the year. Our Lib Dem councillors have written to the CEO of South East Water demanding immediate action...
6 Jul 2025
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
Challenging KCC to fly the Pride flag
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...
25 May 2025
Lib Dem gains at the KCC elections
The Lib Dems have won 12 seats at the Kent County Council election, gaining an additional 6 seats on the council…
3 May 2025
National Lib Dem news
International Affairs
Trump and the Wider World
The international stage has been shaken by a series of reckless and illegal actions from Donald Trump’s White House. Liberal Democrat members have passed a new motion to bolster our national defence and strengthen our alliances with reliable partners.
CM
by Calum Miller
15 Mar 2026
Children & Families
A digital world fit for the next generation
For too long, tech giants have treated children as data to be mined, using addictive algorithms and harmful content to keep them scrolling. While some are calling for blanket bans, we know these are impractical and risk isolating vulnerable groups.
VC
15 Mar 2026
Defence
Britain’s nuclear deterrent depends on Trump. It’s time to change that
If the answer to “Is our nuclear deterrent working?” depends on what Donald Trump had for breakfast, then the answer is no, it’s not. And our deterrent is not truly independent.
ED
14 Mar 2026
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