Articles by Mike Sole

Mike Sole is the councillor for Nailbourne Ward. He works as an accountant and lives with his wife just outside Canterbury near Bridge.

Cabinet system eliminates debate

July 19, 2022

Liberal Democrats are furious that the Canterbury Conservatives are stifling democratic debate by excluding cross party discussion on council motions. Lib Dem leader, Cllr Michael Dixey said “Under the new cabinet systems, motions are being automatically referred to the exclusive six members of the Tory cabinet, who systematically take turns to read prepared speeches in […]

Lib Dem Budget Speech

February 21, 2022

Councillor Mike Sole presented the Liberal Democrats’ response to the Conservative group’s budget

KCC must act on Public Rights of Way

September 21, 2021

The average number of days to resolve a fault has now increased to over a month

What does the future look like for our rural areas?

April 30, 2021

Mike Sole sets out a vision for rural areas and raises a pint to the village pub.

Litter on the A2

March 16, 2021

What sort of welcome is this to a district that relies so heavily on tourism?

Phil de Pothole gets the thumbs up

March 2, 2021

No pothole’s too big, no job too small!

Where does your council tax go?

January 29, 2021

Cllr Mike Sole explains what the upcoming council tax rise means

Kent County Council putting cyclist lives at risk

January 25, 2021

KCC must prioritise the filling of potholes on National Cycle Routes

Cllr Mike Sole: Replace graffiti with mural

January 21, 2021

The A2 bridge over Coldharbour Lane is becoming more of a magnet for graffiti.

Could Canterbury council become bankrupt?

January 18, 2021

Will finances survive if lockdown isn’t lifted until March