by Guy Mayhew | Nov 26, 2025 | Uncategorised
Councils across Kent and Medway have now published draft business cases for a possible reshaping of local government. These cases form the basis for formal submissions to the Secretary of State, due by Friday 28 November. This blog post sets out the LGR options, the...
by Guy Mayhew | Oct 30, 2025 | Uncategorised
Residents call for Canterbury City Council to issue an emergency Article 4 Direction Canterbury’s distinctive cast-iron streetlights – many still stamped with the old Canterbury City Corporation crest – are under threat. Kent County Council (KCC) is condemning...
by Guy Mayhew | Oct 30, 2025 | Uncategorised
Dave Wilson warns that without action, Canterbury could lose its City status and local control under reorganisation plans. It is usually the case that no-one is much interested in local government or what it does … until something goes wrong that directly affects...
by Guy Mayhew | Oct 22, 2025 | Uncategorised
Canterbury Society AGM 2025 Held on Wednesday 17th September 2025 at Fruitworks Co-working, Jewry Lane, Canterbury. Thank you to everyone who attended our Annual General Meeting. The evening combined the formal business of the Society with an engaging presentation by...
by Guy Mayhew | Oct 20, 2025 | Reports
Canterbury Society Submits Response to the Draft Canterbury District Local Plan The Canterbury Society has today (21st October 2025) submitted its full response to Canterbury City Council’s Draft Local Plan (Focused Consultation). The submission welcomes areas of...
