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Draft Local Plan: A poor result from a poor process

You may be aware that Canterbury City Council has published its draft local plan, the document that sets the framework for everything the council does until 2045. The Canterbury City Council Liberal Democrat Councillors wholeheartedly reject this plan, both on the basis of its content and the way in which it has been created and […]

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Brexit isn’t working

It is now clear that Brexit isn’t working. Many of the promises and fraudulent claims made by the Leave campaign have proved to be worthless. Exports to Europe have shrunk by £20 billion (about 11%), with farmers and fishermen facing particular hardship None of the promised major trade deals around the world have yet materialised […]

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Cabinet system eliminates debate

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 […]

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Car Park Farce

Nick Eden-Green responds to Canterbury City Council’s car park sell off

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Conservatives vote down Lib Dem Amendment that would help the most vulnerable

Councillor Mike Sole presented an amendment to help the district’s most vulnerable residents.

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Council failing residents on affordable homes

Canterbury City Council is failing woefully on its affordable homes target.

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Regeneration Committee 30 September 2021

A summary of the Regeneration Committee meeting

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Lib Dem Councillors fight festival funding fiasco

Liberal Democrat Councillors deplore plans to withdraw financial support from popular festivals

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