Local Plan update
Canterbury City Council has adopted a new timetable for the draft Local Plan. Councillors will now vote on a final Local Plan in Autumn 2025 rather than early 2025...
21 Oct 2024
Canterbury and Coastal
Liberal Democrats - we get things done
In the most recent KCC elections, Lib Dem councillors were elected in both Canterbury North and Canterbury South.
Liberal Democrats also continue to deliver as part of the Canterbury City Council coalition. 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 Lib Dem news
Baroness Suttie confirmed as speaker for our 2024 Annual Dinner
We are delighted to confirm that Baroness Alison Suttie will be the guest speaker for our annual dinner on Friday 1st November 2024...
20 Sep 2024
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
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
National Lib Dem news
LGBT+ Liberal Democrats
Trans Awareness Week
November 13−19 2025 marks Trans Awareness Week. It is a time to listen to and act on the voices of transgender and non-binary people, celebrate their contributions and resilience, and recognise the barriers they continue to face.
13 Nov 2025
Federal Party News
Josh Babarinde elected as the new President of the Liberal Democrats
Members have elected Josh Babarinde, MP for Eastbourne, as the new President of the Liberal Democrats.
12 Nov 2025
Islamophobia Awareness Month
November marks Islamophobia Awareness Month, a time to reflect on the experiences of Muslim communities in the UK and to stand with them against prejudice, discrimination and hatred.
6 Nov 2025
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