Mike Sole Reporting Back: August 2026
The August 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.
4 Sep 2026
Canterbury and Coastal
Liberal Democrats - we get things done
In the 2025 KCC elections, Lib Dem councillors were elected in both Canterbury South and Canterbury North.
Lib Dems are now the official opposition to the KCC Reform administration.
On Canterbury City Council, Lib Dems have recently ended the coalition with the Labour Party enabling our councillors to speak freely, hold the administration to account and provide constructive opposition where necessary.
Your local Lib Dem news
Ed Davey comes to East Kent!
Today Ed Davey came to St Margaret’s Bay near Dover to announce a new policy to restore safety, order and fairness to our asylum system - and met with local party councillors and activists.
19 Aug 2026
Decision on Kent Local Government Reorganisation
Government has decided that Kent will be divided into four new unitary authorities. Canterbury will be part of the new East Kent Unitary, along with Thanet and Dover.
17 Jul 2026
Lib Dems: Grave Concerns as Reform-led Council Breaks Commitment to Make Summer Traffic Plan
Reform administration accused of letting down Kent families by delaying vital EES and holiday congestion planning until AFTER the summer.
14 Jul 2026
Liberal Democrats Warn Government Planning Reforms Will Silence Local Communities
Councillor Mike Sole, Leader of the Liberal Democrat Group on Canterbury City Council, has criticised the Labour Government’s planning reforms due to come into force on 31 October, describing them as “an unprecedented attack on local democracy.”
6 Jul 2026
Chestfield Action Day on Saturday 11th July 2026
We will be delivering the latest Focus Leaflet on Saturday 11th July from 10.30, meeting at Chestfield Barn.
2 Jul 2026
National Lib Dem news
Environment & Nature
Britain’s Wildfire Crisis
Following the UK's hottest summer on record, escalating heatwaves and severe droughts have triggered catastrophic blazes across the country, damaging delicate ecosystems and destroying homes.
PH
21 Sep 2026
LGBTQ+
Restoring Trans Rights
The Liberal Democrats will continue to stand in solidarity with trans and non-binary communities, defending equal rights, personal dignity and safety for all.
MG
21 Sep 2026
Women
Stopping Violence Against Women and Girls
The Liberal Democrats are taking a stand to hold tech companies accountable, equip the police with the right powers, and build a digital world where women and girls can live safely and without fear.
MG
21 Sep 2026
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