New homes and better railways critical to local jobs and prosperity say experts

25 Jun 01:31 2 comments

A powerful committee of independent experts has called on the government and local councils to put measures in place to safeguard the Canterbury district’s economic future.

Politicians embarrass themselves at Pride

10 Jun 07:39

What was their real motivation for being there?

Dozens of bottles of urine and boar carcass cleared from A2

29 May 02:16

Taxpayers footed the bill for the work.

Early bypass announcement could have saved city legal bills, say Lib Dems

29 Apr 06:29

Opposition group insists that if the council had resolved earlier to build an A2/A28 eastern link road, it would not be facing judicial challenges over air quality.

Council to visit horror show of rubbish off A2 ahead of clean

12 Apr 12:33

The local authority is preparing for a major clear up of one of Kent’s worst grot-spots.

Is eating in the new eating out?

11 Apr 12:02 1 comment

The Canterbury Journal’s Pub Spy believes that two big factors lie at the heart of a modern lifestyle revolution.

Air quality campaigners outside the Guildhall

UPDATED: £9.1 million multi-storey car park is APPROVED

03 Apr 07:58 3 comments

Fury erupted in the Canterbury City Council chamber after the authority granted itself permission to build the controversial car park – despite protests against it.

When it comes to transport, the city struggles to get it right

22 Mar 10:35

The news that the extension to the Sturry Road bus lane has been postponed reveals a troubling picture of official inertia, says Alex Claridge.

Freeze the construction of new student blocks

17 Mar 05:17 1 comment

The development sites would be prime locations for family housing, lying within easy reach of schools and shops, says the Journal’s Alex Lister.

Fines for littering on city streets poised to double

14 Mar 04:06

Councillors are being urged to send out a message that litter will not be tolerated.

Artists impression of Station Road West car park

Are our leaders becoming about as popular as their new car park?

14 Mar 06:37 1 comment

Council leaders risk losing the battle for hearts and minds with plans for a new car park in Station Road West, says James Flanagan.

Drivers facing another increase in Canterbury parking charges

13 Mar 05:17

The city council says increased charges will help fund street scene projects and car park improvements.