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
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
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
Councillor takes action on Planet Pothole
Lib Dem Kent County councillor Mike Sole has taken unusual steps to highlight and report the huge numbers of potholes in his area...
7 Feb 2025
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
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
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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