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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

The annual Thomas More Commemoration Service will take place at St Dunstan’s Church on Monday 6 July at 7:30pm. This year’s guest speaker is Sir Mark Warby, Court of Appeal Judge, whose talk, “More and more: law and the Charterhouse in London”, will explore Thomas More’s connection with the Charterhouse and its enduring links with the legal profession.

A community celebration for the city, by the city! Join us for the Canterbury City Show on the 25th & 26th of July 2026 for 2 days of music, food & fun. It's a free, family friendly event with 50+ live artists performing throughout the day with lots of street food and drink options available.