Mike Sole Reporting Back: September 2026
The September 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 Oct 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
Reform UK Ltd is Bad for Your Health
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.
24 Sep 2026
Government U-turn on Kent Local Government Reorganisation
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.
7 Sep 2026
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
National Lib Dem news
Latest UK News
The Fight of our Lives
Ed Davey's Leaders' Speech to Autumn Conference Speech 2026
ED
by Ed Davey
22 Sep 2026
Cost of living
Cutting income tax to tackle the cost-of-living crisis
The Liberal Democrats will take 2.5 million people out of paying income tax altogether by raising the tax-free personal allowance to £15,000.
22 Sep 2026
Farming & Food
Feeding Britain: A Food Security Emergency
The Liberal Democrats are standing up for British farmers, protecting our countryside, and taking decisive action to secure affordable, locally grown food for generations to come.
SD
22 Sep 2026
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