Latest Posts
Final Draft Local Plan Published: Regulation 19 Stage Approaching
Canterbury City Council has published the final draft of the district’s Local Plan, setting out how housing, infrastructure and environmental policy...
Canterbury’s Historic Streetlights Campaign Enters Delivery Phase
The Canterbury Society has confirmed that its historic streetlights campaign is now moving into a structured delivery phase, following meetings with...
We Are Recruiting: Treasurer and Membership Secretary
The Canterbury Society is seeking volunteers for two key roles on our Executive Committee: Honorary Treasurer and Membership Secretary. These are...
Interview with Dean David Monteith
David Monteith was appointed Dean of Canterbury Cathedral in 2022, having previously been Dean of Leicester Cathedral. He kindly gave time for an...
09/01/2026 – Lamppost Removals Paused
Following public concern, national media coverage and a petition signed by thousands of residents, Canterbury City Council has confirmed that no...
Canterbury Cast Iron Streetlights – Map
Press Coverage – Canterbury’s Historic Street Lighting
ITV Meridian News - 5 January 2026▶ Watch: https://youtu.be/mLjgtUBDWoM?si=pNzr_DYHQB4HBNG_ GB News - 5 January 2026▶ Watch:...
Kent’s Local Government Reorganisation: What Each Council Has Recommended
Councils across Kent and Medway have now published draft business cases for a possible reshaping of local government. These cases form the basis for...
Culture Is More Than You Think: Why the Next 10 Years Matter for Canterbury
UPDATE 12/01/2026Thank you to everyone who took part in our mini-survey and research, we have now published our response on our Consultation...
Save Canterbury’s Heritage Streetlights
Why Canterbury’s historic streetlights are being lost Canterbury’s distinctive cast-iron streetlights – many still stamped with the old Canterbury...
Local Government Reorganisation: an update
Dave Wilson warns that without action, Canterbury could lose its City status and local control under reorganisation plans. It is usually the case...
AGM 2025
Canterbury Society AGM 2025 Held on Wednesday 17th September 2025 at Fruitworks Co-working, Jewry Lane, Canterbury. Thank you to everyone who...
Canterbury Society Response to the Council’s Draft Local Plan (Regulation 18) Consultation
The submission welcomes areas of progress while raising serious concerns about infrastructure capacity, environmental protection, and the...
Heritage Street Lights – Introduction
Plans to remove nine original cast-iron lampposts in Cossington Road have sparked a strong backlash from local residents and heritage experts, who...
Canterbury Society Response to the Council’s Draft Net Zero Action Plan
The Canterbury Society welcomes the publication of the City Council’s draft Net Zero Action Plan and has submitted the following response ahead of...
Blue Plaques Unveiled at St Augustine’s Abbey
On Thursday 4 September 2025, the Lord Mayor of Canterbury, Keji Moses, accompanied by Lady Mayoress Carol Reed, led a ribbon-cutting ceremony to...
Could You Be Our Next Treasurer?
Do you have a head for numbers and a few spare hours a month? The Canterbury Society is looking for a new Honorary Treasurer to oversee our small...
Godmersham House Visit
The Canterbury Society organised a super event at Godmersham House on 17th May and twenty members attended. The weather was glorious and...
Action on Poverty Fliers
Action on Poverty Fliers »
Canterbury News Jan 25
Canterbury News Dec 24
Tower House Asset
Exciting News: Tower House Listed as an Asset of Community Value! We are thrilled to announce that Tower House, nestled within the beautiful...
More Expo 24
...
Forum LUF update
The recording is now available of the Canterbury Forum meeting on 13 November. The main agenda item was a very informative presentation from Cllr...
Heritage EXPO 2024
Canterbury News November 2024
Canterbury News October 2024
AGM 2024
You can also download the minutes as a Word Doc here » Canterbury Society (CS) AGM 2024 Location: Fruitworks Coworking, 1-2 Jewry Lane, Canterbury...
Talk, Turner in Kent, Canterbury Society
Download this Power Point presentation here:...
Canterbury News September 2024
Your browser does not support iframes.
