09/01/2026 – Lamppost Removals Paused

Streetlight row exposes deeper gap in how Canterbury protects its historic streets 9th January 2026 Following public concern, national media coverage and a petition signed by thousands of residents, Canterbury City Council has confirmed that no further historic...

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 City Corporation crest – are under threat. Kent County Council (KCC) is condemning these historic columns and intends to...