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Community Governance Review: have your say on local representation

July 5
Canterbury City Council is carrying out a Community Governance Review (CGR) to assess how local areas are represented and whether current arrangements still work.

Why it matters

  • Local government is set to change, with Kent County Council and Canterbury City Council expected to be replaced by a single new council within the next two years.
  • Existing parish councils will remain, but:
    • Canterbury, Whitstable and Herne Bay currently have no parish councils
    • Without changes, they will be represented only by the new single authority

What’s being considered

  • Whether Canterbury should have its own town/parish council
  • Whether changes are needed to existing parish boundaries or councillor numbers

Have your say

Businesses, residents and organisations can share views to help shape future local representation.

  • Deadline: Sunday 5 July 2026
  • Email: [email protected]
  • Online survey: via Canterbury City Council website

What happens next

  • Feedback will inform draft proposals (Stage 2 consultation)
  • Final decisions will follow after further consultation

Details

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