Canterbury and Coastal
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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 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
National Lib Dem news
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
by Ed Davey
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
Universities & Skills
From Local Roots to Global Reach: A Liberal Vision for Universities
British universities are a world-leading export and an engine for innovation, but today, the sector is at a breaking point. Liberal Democrats have passed a new plan to deliver a fairer deal for students and graduates and secure the future of the sector.
IS
14 Mar 2026
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