Kent braced for high tide as floodgates are shut
Parts of Kent are preparing for a possible coastal flooding with some floodgates closed tomorrow night (Friday 24 November) to protect areas from the rising tide and the strong wind.…
No more rubbish excuses: Canterbury City Council helps residents to recycle properly
Canterbury City Council is on a mission to help residents get their recycling sorted with a new campaign that kicks off this week. Photo: Canterbury City Council You’ll soon find…
Southern Water faces increased scrutiny from local councils over environmental issues
A group of more than 20 local councils in the south-east, including Folkestone & Hythe District Council, are demanding more action from Southern Water over its pollution and flooding problems.…
Green Party selects Marianne to fight General Election in Folkestone & Hythe
Shepway Green Party has selected Dr Marianne Brett, Head of Environment & Sustainability at an engineering consultancy, as its General Election candidate for Folkestone & Hythe. Marianne, who lives in…
Folkestone & Hythe Council Leader furious at Southern Water’s failures
Two reports have exposed Southern Water as the worst wastewater company in the country, sparking outrage from the leader of Folkestone & Hythe District Council. Cllr Jim Martin has expressed…
Kent mini-heatwave could bring boost to soon-to-be hibernating hedgehogs and dormice
The short warm snap forecast ahead could be good news for wildlife as they stock up on food for hibernation – with balmy weather set to boost the berry season.…
Rural business group supports government climbdown on oil boilers’ ban and energy efficiency targets
The CLA has welcomed the Government’s climbdown on banning new oil boilers and setting energy efficiency targets for landlords. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has confirmed a number of changes to…
Canterbury council leader writes to Rishi Sunak demanding water companies pay heavier fines for dumping sewage in sea
It is time to hit water company shareholders in their pockets with much heavier fines for dumping sewage in our seas is the clear message from the Leader from the…
Great Stour Riverfest launches in Canterbury
The inaugural Great Stour Riverfest which launched on Monday, 18 September, coincided with Canterbury City Council publishing its Riverside Strategy for the next five years. The strategy covers the stretch…
Surprising results in 2023 Big Butterfly Count revealed
A wetter summer was good for butterflies, with average number spotted highest for four years, although 13-year trend figures show a worrying long-term decline, with habitat loss the biggest driver…