Lee Castle Reporting Back: June 2026
The June 2026 update from Lee Castle, Canterbury City Councillor for Little Stour and Adisham.
1 Jul 2026
Local News
Kent County Council Backs Lib Dems on Urgent Government Support for Tourist Travel in Kent
A Liberal Democrat motion to Kent County Council on seeking tools to manage tourist travel in Kent around the disruption likely for the new EES system going fully live at the Channel Tunnel and Port of Dover supported by members from all groups.
24 May 2026
Steph Jupe, Sheriff of Canterbury
Congratulations to Councillor Steph Jupe on her second successive year as Sheriff of Canterbury.
14 May 2026
Kent Opposition Leader Slams Reform’s “Disgraceful” Plot to Silence Scrutiny
Antony Hook, Lib Dem Leader of the Opposition at Kent County Council, has condemned a series of "anti-democratic" moves by the Reform administration designed to gag opposition parties and shield the ruling group from challenge.
12 May 2026
Liberal Democrats strengthen control of Tunbridge Wells Borough Council
In the only elections in Kent on 7th May, the Liberal Democrats gained three seats to further strengthen their control of Tunbridge Wells Borough Council. The Lib Dems now hold 25 of 39 Councillors in the borough, and Mike Martin MP was elected in 2024.
10 May 2026
In defence of local democracy
Liberal Democrats end Canterbury City Council coalition with Labour.
5 May 2026