Stand with Us Against Hate – Read and Share Our Statement
Like so many others, we were horrified at the prospect of far-right violence blighting our district this week...
9 Aug 2024
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.
Your local news
Canterbury and Coastal
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
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
UK Lib Dem news
Latest UK News
Taking on Trump & Farage – and fixing church roofs
Leader's Speech to Spring Conference 2025
ED
by Ed Davey
23 Mar 2025
Farming & Food
Animal Welfare in the Food System
The Liberal Democrat plan commits to making the UK a global leader in animal welfare through stronger standards, workforce investment, and ethical farming practices.
TF
23 Mar 2025
International Affairs
Taking on Trump
Only the Liberal Democrats will stand up to Trump, invest in the UK’s security, support Ukraine, hold back Russia, deepen our ties with European and commonwealth partners, and stand up for liberal, British values.
CM
22 Mar 2025
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