Canterbury City Council by-elections on 6th March 2025
Liberal Democrat candidates will be contesting all three seats in the upcoming by-elections to Canterbury City Council...
7 Feb 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
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
Devolution statement
Read a statement by Canterbury City Council Liberal Democrat Group on devolution and the proposed re-organisation of local government in Kent...
15 Jan 2025
Fighting to stop local elections being cancelled.
Antony Hook, leader of the Lib Dem Group on Kent County Council reports on recent discussions about local elections and changes to local democracy...
13 Jan 2025
In Memory of Monica: A Remarkable Life Remembered
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Monica, a cherished member of our community...
23 Nov 2024
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
National Lib Dem news
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
Mental Health
Whole-Person Mental Health: Care, Choice, Community, and Combatting Populism
The UK is facing a mental health emergency. Liberal Democrats have a proud record of pushing Britain’s mental health services forward. Now we are offering the bold solutions we need to fight the crisis unfolding in our communities.
DC
14 Mar 2026
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