Mike Sole Reporting Back: October 2026
The October 2026 update from Mike Sole, Kent County Councillor for Canterbury South, Councillor for Nailbourne and Leader of the Lib Dem Group on Canterbury City Council.
On Canterbury City Council, Lib Dems have ended the coalition with the Labour Party enabling our councillors to speak freely, hold the administration to account and provide constructive opposition where necessary. At Kent County Council, Lib Dems are the official opposition to the Reform administration.
The October 2026 update from Mike Sole, Kent County Councillor for Canterbury South, Councillor for Nailbourne and Leader of the Lib Dem Group on Canterbury City Council.
The October 2026 update from Alex Ricketts, Kent County Councillor for Canterbury North and Canterbury City Councillor for Blean Forest.
The October 2026 update from Lee Castle, Canterbury City Councillor for Little Stour and Adisham.
NHS Health Checks in Kent fall sharply as Lib Dems warn missed prevention could increase pressure on NHS and other council services. Number of eligible 40–74-year-olds receiving checks drops 28% compared with same point last year.
Councillors for Chestfield, James Flanagan and Peter Old have sought answers from South East Water over this summer’s supply failures.
Government U-turn on Kent Local Government Reorganisation leaves councils with the bill and residents in the dark - Labour Government accused of wrecking confidence in Local Government Reorganisation.