The town centres most plagued by rowdy drunks threatening thugs and fist fights in Kent have been revealed in a shocking new map police received more than 400,000 reports of public order offences nationwide This type of crime includes offences which cause fear threatening or drunk and disorderly behaviour and any offence related to stirring up racial It also includes rioting - such as the civil unrest witnessed at a number of locations across the country last summer in the wake of the murder of three children at a dance class in Southport including drunken fights and threatening and abusive behaviour in Chatham Central and Rochester Riverside Medway than anywhere else - a total of 259 That’s the equivalent of one crime every 33 hours Ringlestone & Central Maidstone in Maidstone was next with 240 crime reports and then the Canterbury Central & Westgate district in Canterbury (201 crime reports) Our map also shows the locations suffering high numbers of public order offences outside city and town centres known for their raucous nightlife there were 99 public order crimes causing alarm or distress in the Stone & Crossways neighbourhood The neighbourhood is perhaps best known for the 13th-century parish church known as the "Lantern of Kent" at Stone or for the disused John's Hole Quarry where the Dalek Invastion of Earth was filmed - an early episode of Doctor Who You can see how it compares near you using our interactive map Public order offences usually involve the threat of violence they are defined as acts of violence or intimidation that disrupt the peace and order of society which involves at least 12 people acting in a violent manner for a “common purpose” It carries a maximum sentence of 10 years in prison Violent disorder involves at least three people and could result in a maximum five-year prison sentence Affray is when someone either uses or threatens violence It could involve a fight between two or more people which might make bystanders fear for their safety Other public order offences include threatening including those motivated by racism or prejudice against another person’s religion or sexuality Figures are available for every one of more than 7,000 neighbourhoods in England and Wales apart from areas covered by Greater Manchester Police as the force has not supplied crime data for last year Crime figures are available for neighbourhoods with between 7,000 and 10,000 residents which the government designates as Middle Super Output Areas (MSOAs) The statistics do not include public order crimes reported at train stations Story SavedYou can find this story in  My Bookmarks.Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right Reform UK made three gains as they added Canterbury area seats on to the party's impressive tally at county hall won seats from the Tories in Herne Bay East Herne Village and Sturry and Whitstable East & Herne Bay West the Lib Dems gained a seat from the Conservatives in Canterbury North and held on to their Canterbury South seat Labour managed to hold their seats in Canterbury City North and Canterbury City South but these are the only seats the party now has on the county council The eighth seat saw another loss for the Tories as the Green Party took control of Whitstable West Overall on Kent County Council Reform UK now has overall control and holds 57 out of the 81 seats the Lib Dems are the second largest party with 12 councillors The final two seats are taken by Labour councillors down from the five the party held before the election Full results for Canterbury are listed below: Herne Village and Sturry -REFORM GAIN FROM CON Whitstable East and Herne Bay West -REFORM GAIN FROM CON For a full list of results from across Kent click here: Kent Local Election results full list For detailed results from the other 11 Kent County Council areas Ashford Dartford Dover Folkestone and Hythe Gravesham Maidstone Sevenoaks Swale Thanet Tonbridge and Malling Tunbridge Wells Reform UK now has a sizeable majority on Kent County Council while the Conservatives have been reduced to just five seats in a stunning set of Local Election results where Reform also took control of a council the party's leader Nigel Farage has said the party had “cleared a very important hurdle” and claimed the results marked “the end of two-party politics” and the “beginning of the end of the Conservative Party” He also said Reform UK will “resist” asylum seekers being housed in the counties now under the party’s control a significant issue in Kent given its geographical position on the English Channel The Conservatives suffered a terrible set of Kent results They began as the largest party and were in control of 55 of Kent County Council's 81 seats but end the election with just five councillors the Lib Dems had a positive outcome as they increased their number of councillors from six to 12 after picking up seats in Tunbridge Wells The Greens started and ended the results on five seats while the Labour party saw its number of councillors reduced from five to just two It was also bad news for independents who have been wiped off Kent County Council For detailed results from each of the 12 Kent County Council areas click below: Canterbury Kent has been to the polls and results votes will be counted from up and down the county A total of 425 candidates are standing across 72 wards in the 12 boroughs and districts that make up the Kent County Council region Heading into the 2025 elections Kent County Council has a Conservative majority with the Lib Dems as the next largest party on six Labour and the Green Party hold five seats each three members for Reform and one each for the Heritage Party and the Swale Independents Reform are targeting the county while the Lib Dems Greens and independent candidates will all be hopeful of picking up more seats meaning a change of governance is possible Ballot verification and counting will take place throughout the morning with results expected to com in this afternoon before a final declaration at around 7pm KentLive will bring you all the results as they happen when votes are counted on Friday, May 2. 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You can read our Privacy Notice here Homes have been evacuated tonight in Christchurch because of landslides after torrential rain sparked widespread flooding And a rare red wind warning in Wellington has been downgraded tonight but residents remain on alert for high tide amid fears of coastal inundation Some residents in the capital have been urged to self-evacuate as monster waves pound the city’s south coast Severe winds of up to 150km/h have smashed Wellington today closing roads and sparking more than 100 emergency callouts With high tide expected about 8pm increasing the risk of coastal inundation Wellington City Council said some residents are advised to leave their homes and seek safety “Wellington City Council is strongly advising residents of the south coast to consider staying somewhere else tonight if possible please be aware you may not be able to access your property by vehicle after 5.30pm tonight.” Christchurch has been placed under a state of emergency after torrential rain triggered widespread flooding with some people rescued from water-logged cars The announcement was made by Emergency Management Minister Mark Mitchell who travelled to Canterbury this afternoon to survey the damage A local state of emergency has also been declared for the Selwyn district MetService upgraded Wellington’s wind warning to a rare red level with destructive gales and a threat to life from flying items and falling trees “Stay indoors or seek sturdy shelter away from trees Be ready for power and communication outages.” This was later downgraded with an orange strong wind warning and heavy rain warning currently in place Flights have been cancelled for the rest of the day at Wellington Airport with warnings of more wild weather and further disruptions in coming days Follow the latest updates from the wild weather in our blog below Sign up to The Daily H a free newsletter curated by our editors and delivered straight to your inbox every weekday The only high-reach ladder truck in Auckland broke down last night and championing social justice and the environment Political and religious leaders around the world have paid tribute to the life and legacy of Pope Francis whose 12-year papacy came to an end with his death in Rome early on Monday morning at the age of 88 Many recalled his unfailing defence of the poorest and most marginalised and his profound commitment to peace and the environment They also remembered his warmth and wit as a man and as leader of the world’s 1.4 billion Roman Catholics humility and humanity” and “a transcendent voice for peace said the late pope had always sided with the most vulnerable – and had done so with considerable humility for the most fragile,” Macron told reporters on a visit to the French territory of Mayotte adding that “great pain” would be felt at the pontiff’s death in France and internationally Pope Francis receives the French president for a private audience at the Vatican in November 2021 Photograph: Vatican Media Handout/EPAItaly’s prime minister said news of Francis’s death was cause for great sadness because it marked the departure of “a great man [and] a great shepherd” Pope Francis and Italy’s prime minister attend a heads of state photo at the G7 leaders’ summit in Puglia Photograph: Christopher Furlong/PASpain’s prime minister social justice and the most vulnerable leaves a deep legacy’” while King Felipe praised the pope for bringing “solace to the poorest” said Francis’s recognition of the “essential dignity” of every human being had helped him confront issues such as the climate crisis and the plight of immigrants as well as the child sexual abuse scandal that has rocked the church Francis meets the Spanish prime minister Photograph: Vatican Media/ReutersPoland’s president said Francis had been guided by “humility and simplicity” throughout his long pastoral ministry: “He chose as his papal motto the words of his episcopal calling: ‘Miserando atque eligendo’ – ‘He looked upon him with mercy and chose him.’ He was a great apostle of mercy in which he saw an answer to the challenges of the modern world.” said Francis’s “sober way of life [and] acts of service and compassion” had made him a role model to many Catholics and non-Catholics alike “The global Catholic community bids farewell to a leader who recognised the burning issues of our day and called attention to them,” he added Pope Francis with the Polish president Photograph: Vaticanpool/Sp/Rex/ShutterstockGermany’s chancellor “the Catholic church and the world lose an advocate for the weak said the world had “lost a shining beacon of hope” adding: “From the very first days of his ministry as bishop of Rome he made it clear that the poor and marginalised the displaced and refugees could be sure of his special attention his special care and even his special love offered his condolences to Christians in Israel and across the world “He rightly saw great importance in fostering strong ties with the Jewish world and in advancing interfaith dialogue as a path towards greater understanding and mutual respect,” Herzog said Although Israel’s relationship with Francis had become fractious over the past 18 months because of the late pontiff’s calls to end the war in Gaza Herzog added: “I truly hope that his prayers for peace in the Middle East and for the safe return of the hostages will soon be answered.” remembered Francis as “a man of humility” who had left behind a legacy that included “an unwavering commitment to the vulnerable to social justice and to interfaith dialogue” Francis with Donald Trump during a meeting at the Vatican in 2017 Donald Trump – whose policies on immigration and mass deportation were openly criticised by the late pontiff – issued a short post on his Truth Social platform who was only the second Roman Catholic to serve as US president hailed the late pope as “unlike any who came before him” adding: “Pope Francis will be remembered as one of the most consequential leaders of our time and I am better for having known him.” JD Vance – who held a brief meeting with Francis in Rome on Sunday morning – said his heart went out to the millions of Catholics around the world who had loved the pontiff But I’ll always remember him for the below homily he gave in the very early days of Covid Francis meets Javier Milei the president of the pope’s native Argentina and a longtime critic Photograph: Vatican Media/ReutersJavier Milei the president of Francis’s native Argentina voiced “profound sorrow” over the death of the first Latin American pontiff The rightwing radical was a longtime critic of Francis whom he notoriously called a communism-promoting imbecile and even “a son of a bitch” the two men were reconciled last year during a brief meeting when Milei visited the Vatican Milei said: “Despite the differences that seem minor today being able to know him and see his goodness and wisdom was a true honour for me.” humanity had lost “a voice of respect and acceptance of others” He said Francis had shone a spotlight on the issue of the climate crisis and “vigorously criticised” the economic models that had caused so much injustice Francis greets the Ukrainian president Photograph: Simone Risoluti/ReutersThe president of Ukraine He added: “He prayed for peace in Ukraine and for Ukrainians We grieve together with Catholics and all Christians who looked to Pope Francis for spiritual support said Francis had won international renown as “a faithful servant of Christian teaching and a consistent defender of the high values of humanism and justice” described the pope as a “beacon of compassion” Pope Francis with Italy’s prime minister Photograph: Kevin Lamarque/ReutersKeir Starmer said Francis had been “a pope for the poor He was close to the realities of human fragility meeting Christians around the world facing war Yet he never lost hope of a better world.” the archbishop of York and interim leader of the Church of England paid tribute to a “holy man of God” who was deeply committed to the poor and to the environment how this holy man of God was also very human,” Cottrell added and the warmth of his personality and interest in others shone out from him.” The former archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby who became the leader of the world’s Anglicans in same year that Francis was elected pope said: “From the very first days of his papacy he was an example of humility He constantly reminded us of the importance of serving the poor always standing with those who faced persecution and hardship.” Francis shares a laugh with then archbishop of Canterbury Photograph: Tony Gentile/APPinchas Goldschmidt the president of the Conference of European Rabbis also offered his condolences and recalled what he termed Francis’s “unwavering dedication to promoting peace and goodwill worldwide” offered Buddhist prayers and wrote to the papal envoy to “express his sadness” at Francis’s death “Pope Francis dedicated himself to the service of others … consistently revealing by his own actions how to live a simple but meaningful life,” the Buddhist leader said in a statement from his base in exile in India “The best tribute we can pay to him is to be a warm-hearted person serving others wherever and in whatever way we can.” and Spain declared periods of national mourning all Serie A football matches scheduled for Easter Monday were postponed Elaborate deception was only recently discovered when judge visited government office to renew his ID card Police in the Brazilian state of São Paulo have uncovered that a judge spent 23 years working under a false identity – and a distinctly British one Born José Eduardo Franco dos Reis – a name fairly typical in a country once colonised by Portugal – he entered law school and served for over two decades as a judge using the false name Edward Albert Lancelot Dodd Canterbury Caterham Wickfield In 1995, having just passed the public examination to become a judge, Wickfield claimed in an interview with a Brazilian newspaper that he was the son of English aristocrats born in Brazil but raised in the UK until the age of 25 What police and public prosecutors are now calling a fraud was only recently discovered and came to the public’s attention following a piece by the news outlet G1 Since then, Brazilians have been left stunned trying to grasp how a judge could sustain such an elaborate deception for so long he visited a government office in São Paulo to renew his ID card All his documents listed his “British” names but the birth certificate registration number matched that of a Brazilian man named Reis When police cross-checked the data – and fingerprints – they confirmed it was the same individual Reis began presenting himself as Wickfield in the early 1980s Police say he falsified his birth certificate entered the University of São Paulo’s law school and began working as a judge in 1995 remaining on the bench until his retirement in 2018 When police uncovered the alleged fraud, he was summoned for questioning. This time identifying himself as Reis, he claimed that Wickfield was his twin brother given up for adoption as a child to a noble British couple He gave no further explanation for the names, though a piece by the Folha de S Paulo newspaper noted that they appear inspired by literature – such as the Round Table’s Lancelot or Mr Wickfield the lawyer in Charles Dickens’s David Copperfield A public prosecutor charged Reis with identity fraud and using false documents Court officers have been unable to locate him so he has yet to be formally summoned to respond the São Paulo Court decided to suspend his pension payments as a retired judge – in February alone he received R$166,413.94 (more than $28,000) This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks The action you just performed triggered the security solution There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase You can email the site owner to let them know you were blocked Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page DON\u2019T MISS THIS YEARS ALTERNATIVE GIFT GUIDE Get the \u2018cene CULTURE SHOT straight to your inbox on each release By using this website, you agree to our T&C\u2019s, privacy policy & use of cookies. We use analytical data to provide you with an enjoyable experience and to help our website run effectively Step into thrilling new worlds at Escape Hunt’s brand-new venue in Canterbury which officially opened its doors on Thursday 1st May guests can enjoy a complimentary drink* with every booking at the venue from the 1st - 4th May. Located in The Riverside the venue offers 4 immersive escape rooms as well 3 unmissable outdoor experiences crack clues and solve puzzles in an adrenaline-fueled race against the clock. Whether you’re uncovering ancient secrets in Curse of the Pharaoh capturing the magical lamp in Aladdin and The Magic Vault or taking on the King of Vampires in Dracula there’s an adventure for everyone. Unmissable outdoor experiences are also available including helping the White Rabbit in Return to Wonderland saving the world in Time Cops or ridding the world of evil in Vampire Hunters. “We’re absolutely thrilled to bring the magic of our immersive adventures to Canterbury” says Richard Harpham “ The venue houses 4 of our 5* escape rooms and is the perfect activity for friends We can’t wait to welcome guests through our doors for their next adventure.” The venue also makes the ideal destination for summer work parties with escape room team-building packages designed to boost morale the venue will also offer a variety of gifting options thank you gifts and rewarding employees with an experience to remember. Escape Hunt’s escape rooms are suitable for ages 8+ whilst City Hunt adventures are suitable for all ages * Complimentary drink does not include cocktails.To book your experience for Canterbury, head to the link HERE  independent and multi-award winning magazine which focuses on sub-cultures in-and-around the county of Kent ‘cene endorses those who use their ideas and originality to revive the creative landscape of the South-East high-quality content and an approachable tone ‘cene continues it’s drive for inclusivity in the subjects and delivery of it’s free-to-take printed magazines and online platforms Get the ‘cene culture shot for updates on local offers Also don’t miss when the latest print edition is available to pick up or buy We won’t share details with third-party companies other than the Auditing Bureau of Circulation for proof of ‘cene’s annual circulation figures We may also send interesting updates about our partner’s news Please check your inbox to verify your email address We will keep you posted on all the good stuff Kent has to offer KENT PRESS & BROADCAST AWARDSMAGAZINE OF THE YEAR 2023Magazine of the Year 2022Magazine of the Year 2020Magazine of the Year 2019Magazine of the Year 2018Design of the Year 2017 SALES : +447510 066 610EDITORIAL + STUDIO © 2017-2025 CENE MEDIA LTD | All rights Reserved | All content on this website is not to be copied or distributed | ‘cene® and KEEPITKENT® are Registered Trademarks of CENE MEDIA LTD A SPACED AGENCY WEBSITE Voters across Canterbury will head to the polls on Thursday (May 1) to elect eight councillors to represent them on Kent County Council Residents in the city of Canterbury as well as towns such as Herne Bay and Whitstable have the chance to use their vote to influence policies on issues such as roads Canterbury has 42 candidates standing across eight seats with each ward electing one councillor to county hall the eight Canterbury seats are held by five Conservatives 425 candidates are standing for your votes in 72 wards across the 12 boroughs and districts that make up the Kent County Council region Medway Council does not have elections scheduled in 2025 Kent County Council currently has a Conservative majority Elections in Kent are going ahead this year despite the ongoing devolution process that is set to see the county’s current councils abolished to be replaced with a smaller number of unitary authorities A full list of candidates for all of the Canterbury seats in the 2025 Kent County Council elections are listed below: For a full list of candidates standing in ever area of Kent in the 2025 Local Elections click here. For a detailed list of Ashford candidates click here For a detailed list of Dartford candidates click here For a detailed list of Dover candidates click here For a detailed list of Folkestone and Hythe candidates click here For a detailed list of Gravesham candidates click here For a detailed list of Maidstone candidates click here For a detailed list of Sevenoaks candidates click here For a detailed list of Swale candidates click here For a detailed list of Thanet candidates click here For a detailed list of Tonbridge and Malling candidates click here For a detailed list of Tunbridge Wells candidates click here 2 MAY 2025BookmarkVoters across Kent are heading to the polls for the county council elections (Image: © 2024 PA Media All Rights Reserved)Voters across Kent are heading to the polls today to have their say on how the county is run in the future However this means there are contests to be decided in the districts and boroughs of Ashford READ MORE: Kent Local Election results 2025 as votes set to be counted for county council seats - live updates The authority currently has a Conservative majority However the makeup of the council could look very different once all votes are counted which is expected to be at around 7pm on Friday (May 2) The county is a major target for Reform while the Lib Dems Polls opened at 7am this morning and will remain open until 10pm for residents to cast their votes For a full list of candidates standing in ever area of Kent in the 2025 Local Elections click here. For a detailed list of Ashford candidates click here For a detailed list of Canterbury candidates click here For a detailed list of Dartford candidates click here For a detailed list of Dover candidates click here For a detailed list of Folkestone and Hythe candidates click here For a detailed list of Gravesham candidates click here For a detailed list of Maidstone candidates click here For a detailed list of Sevenoaks candidates click here For a detailed list of Swale candidates click here For a detailed list of Thanet candidates click here For a detailed list of Tonbridge and Malling candidates click here For a detailed list of Tunbridge Wells candidates click here We have now switched over to our results blog which you can find here. Tomorrow, KentLive will be providing live updates from across the county as the results come in. Wherever you have been voting in Kent you will find the results here. Ballot verification and counting is expected to take please throughout the morning and results should begin to come in in the afternoon. The final decleration of results is expected at around 7pm on Friday (May 2) After polls close counting will not begin across Kent until the next morning. Each district or borough will be counting the votes from there area and reporting back the winners. It is not until 7pm tomorrow that Kent County Council is expecting to be able to announce the full results and we will know who is set to control the authority. Polls across Kent will remain open until 10pm. That means residents have just over six hours left to cast their ballots and have their say on the future of Kent County Council. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Kent County Council (@kcc_kent) The only area of Kent where there are no elections going on today is Medway is a unitary authority meaning it operates seperately from Kent County Council The area last held elections in 2023 as is next due to hold elections in 2027 The state of Kent's roads is onew of the major issues facing the county council. The major parties have had their say on how they would go about improving the situation here. You do not need your polling card to cast a vote but you will need photo ID if you want to vote in person A full list of accepted photo ID can be found here: https://www.electoralcommission.org.uk/voting-and-elections/voter-id/accepted-forms-photo-id There are 800 polling stations across the county open today for the county council elections Which one you need to visit will be on your polling card or you can put your postcode in here to find where you need to go: https://wheredoivote.co.uk/ and polls will remain open until 10pm this evening There is no overnight counting planned for this election in Kent instead ballots will begin to be counted across the county's districts and boroughs tomorrow (Friday) morning Kent is expected to be one of the last places to fully declare results with the final ones hoping to be in at around 7pm however results will start trickling in from across the afternoon KentLive has provided full candidate lists for every area of Kent see below for the people who are after your vote: For a detailed list of Ashford candidates click here For a detailed list of Canterbury candidates click here For a detailed list of Dartford candidates click here For a detailed list of Dover candidates click here For a detailed list of Folkestone and Hythe candidates click here For a detailed list of Gravesham candidates click here For a detailed list of Maidstone candidates click here For a detailed list of Sevenoaks candidates click here For a detailed list of Swale candidates click here For a detailed list of Thanet candidates click here For a detailed list of Tonbridge and Malling candidates click here For a detailed list of Tunbridge Wells candidates click here News service PA has provided this helpful round-up of how things stand on Kent County Council heading into the 2025 elections The PA news service said: "Kent is another council where the Conservatives are heading into the elections with a healthy majority (55 of 81 seats) but where they face challenges from more than one party "Reform has three councillors here and hopes to gain more "If the Greens or independent candidates also do well the Tories could lose overall control." Good morning and welcome to KentLive's coverage of the 2025 Kent County Council Elections Polling stations are now open for today’s Kent County Council election – you have until 10pm to go and cast your vote Please remember that you will need to take accepted photo identification with you You can see the full list of accepted ID If you require an emergency proxy vote for this election, you must apply for this by 5pm today Anyone who has not yet returned their postal vote can do so at a polling station or it can be handed in to our office in Rose Lane You will need to complete a postal vote return form at the polling station or our office otherwise the postal vote will be rejected The count will then take place during the day tomorrow (Friday 2 May) We will be live at the count to announce the results as they happen and you can follow the countywide situation on KCC’s website You can sign up to receive notifications when a post is added to an area you’re interested in You can sign up to receive notifications when a consultation is added about an area you're interested in Mainland Football have confirmed the cancellation of community football in Canterbury due to the extreme weather conditions in the region Exceptions will be top regional competitions for which the federation is trying to find artificial turf pitches as alternative venues Here is Mainland Football’s statement “Unfortunately due to the unprecedented rain we have had across the past 48 hours as well as both Christchurch City and Selwyn District having declared a state of emergency all grass fields have been closed by local councils all Canterbury football will be postponed for this weekend with the exception of the following competitions: “We are working through getting these competitions played across our turf venues and will be in touch with affected clubs to finalise new kick-off times and venues wrap up warm and enjoy a weekend off to recover before we get back into it next week!” READ MORE: PREVIEW: Crucial clashes loom at both ends of the Dettol Southern League >>>> Here’s NZ Football’s 5-minute highlights reel from last.. 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They will soon have to vote on a leader of their group who will become leader of KCC and no doubt any number of the first-time councillors wearing Reform rosettes today see themselves potentially at the helm results have been confirmed in from up and down the county Heading into the 2025 elections Kent County Council had a Conservative majority Follow along the blog to read every update The Kent County Council Local Elections 2025 have now come to an end It was a fabulous set of results for Reform UK who now hold a sizeable majority The Lib Dems also picked up seats and will become the main opposition party while the Greens maintained what they had they were very bad results for the Conservatives and Labour who now only have five and two seats respectively Full list of Kent County Council Local Election results 2025 Ashford Canterbury Dartford Dover Folkestone and Hythe Gravesham Maidstone Sevenoaks Swale Thanet Tonbridge and Malling Tunbridge Wells Nigel Farage took aim at leaders who want to “please everybody” in favour of having opinions He told the PA news agency: “Politics is about choices you like an individual you like what they stand for and over the last few years it’s become about leaders who want to please everybody and stand for nothing in particular.” “It’s pretty straight forward where I am on nearly all issues and if people like it that’s great and if they don’t it’s called democracy.” The Reform UK leader also suggested that councils under his party’s control would look to scrap “crackpot” clean energy initiatives Mr Farage said: “We produce less than 1% of the world’s carbon dioxide consumption of coal oil and gas is going up every single year globally and will continue to do so “All we’ve done actually by crackpot policies and Kent’s got it’s issues of course with solar farms particularly which I think our chaps will deal with here in Kent don’t worry about that “All we’re doing is giving ourselves the most expensive energy in the world all I’ve ever said about this is it makes no sense.” The final results for the Kent County Council elections 2025 are in Of the 81 seats available Reform now control 57 giving them a sizeable majority at county hall The Lib Dems have also made gains and now have 12 seats twice the number they went into the election with The Greens and the Conservatives both have five seats meaning the Tories have lost 50 seats while the Greens have stayed even three fewer then it started with while independent councillors have suffered a wipe out All votes have been counted and the people of Kent have elected their new local leaders and representatives for the county council Read the full results here: Kent Local Election results full list as Reform takes control of county council and Lib Dems make gains Reform UK have won full control of Kent County Council! pic.twitter.com/wW0ZipNboG The final ballots have been counted and re-counted the results are in: it's dramatic close to a long day as Green Party candidate Stuart Jeffrey wins by just one vote ahead of Reform in Maidstone Central Reform UK's Oliver Bradshaw takes the other seat- creating an unlikely pair to represent the county ward The final result of the Kent County Council elections is in and no wonder it took a while Reform's Oliver Bradshaw took the first seat with 2,477 votes However there was just one vote seperating the Green Party's Stuart Jeffery (2,373 votes) and Reform's Peter Jarvis (2,372 votes) who just misses out in third Reports from the ground suggest there is a re-count in Maidstone central The final results have been trickling in with some last-minute wins for the Green Party Tonbridge has re-elected Mark Hood and Paul Stepto back into their seats on the county council Tonbridge. Elected: HOOD Mark Antony James. Green. & STEPTO Paul Andrew. Green. https://t.co/0mKvuTFolA #kccelection pic.twitter.com/9cq9hLbFxK Have you enjoyed KentLive's coverage of the local elections? If you want to hear more from us you can get more news from KentLive straight to your inbox for freeHERE. Local Democracy Reporter Daniel Essen writes: Reform UK are ready to celebrate a historic takeover of a Conservative heartland All 5 Ashford seats won + the Weald of Kent.Thanks to all who voted for us There might be some sore heads tomorrow as the local Reform UK reps say they have "smashed" the local elections Hopefully all the pubs in Kent have stocked up on booze We smashed it. pic.twitter.com/f5MmGRcKjs Although not all the votes are in yet- Reform has at least 53 seats on KCC it is likely to be easier for councillors to make decisions and the change they want to see in Kent Reform's success in Kent builds a bigger picture in the UK where the party has gained around 282 seats in the local council and mayoral elections The results confirm what has been shown in the national polls for quite some time: Reform is more popular than Labour Will it shake Prime Minbister Kier Starmer to calling an election Will he step down over Reform's success With the next general election potentially four years away Not long left to go until all the votes have been counted and the full makeup of the council is shown You can find out the results here: Kent Local Election results full list as Reform takes control of county council and Lib Dems make gains Marc Logan hoovered up the votes in Sevenoaks North and Darent Valley and has ousted the former head of the tories in Kent Perhaps one of the worst local election cycles for the Tories in Kent so far the Conservatives only have retained 2 seats out of their previous 55 From a party that did not even exist until 2021 Reform UK has taken control over Kent County Council As the votes still trickle in- keep watch and see just how many councillors Reform UK can get Best in Travel is here! Discover 2025’s destinations The 30 best countries, cities and regions to visit in 2025 Plan your trip with Elsewhere, by Lonely Planet See where a Lonely Planet Membership takes you Subscribe to our weekly newsletters to get the latest travel news, expert advice, and insider recommendations Explore the world with our detailed, insightful guidebooks Stay ahead of the curve with our guidebooks Uncover exciting new ways to explore iconic destinations Every month, we release new books into the wild Search Search Close search menu Explore Best in Travel 2024 Africa Close menu Countries Antarctica Antarctica Close menu Regions Asia Asia Close menu Countries Australia & the Pacific Australia & the Pacific Close menu Countries The Caribbean The Caribbean Close menu Countries Central America Central America Close menu Countries Europe Europe Close menu Countries Middle East Middle East Close menu Countries North America North America Close menu Countries South America South America Close menu Countries From historic cathedrals and museums to scenic river tours and charming pubs Canterbury is a city built around its cathedral. The World Heritage-listed site that dominates the city center is both one of England’s top tourist attractions and a holy place of worship It is a vast edifice crammed with enthralling stories arresting architecture and an enduring sense of spirituality Easily accessible as a day trip from London Canterbury is not a city stuck in the past it’s a busy place with an energetic student population good restaurants and an outstanding arts venue Canterbury’s pubs are the perfect place to sample local beers and soak up the city vibe.  While pilgrims may no longer flock here in their thousands Here are the best things to do when you get to Canterbury The Church of England’s mother church (the spiritual head of the Anglican church) is so rich in historical significance that taking it all in may feel overwhelming guided tours of the UNESCO World Heritage site offer a comprehensive explanation of the many treasures and architectural details that tell the story of the cathedral’s 1400-year history.  start at the Cathedral ticket office next to the early Tudor-era Christ Church Gate take a moment at the ticket office upstairs for a stunning view of the cathedral’s Gothic exterior and walk around it to see statues of historical figures in the exterior niches which include Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip the signposted visitor route offers information about the cathedral’s most important details Visit late in the day to take in the hair-standing-on-end moment attending Evensong Planning tip: While admission to the cathedral requires a ticket attending a religious service like Evensong during which hymns are sung by the cathedral choir Canterbury Cathedral is considered by many to be one of Europe’s finest but it is the site of one of the most notorious murders in English history the assassination of Archbishop Thomas Becket in 1170 the spot where Becket was murdered by two of King Henry II’s knights; today it is marked by a flickering candle and a strikingly modern altar The atmosphere changes in the cavernous crypt The original site of Becket’s tomb is marked by Transport of a floating figure composed of 19th-century handmade nails that were previously in the cathedral’s roof.  enter the city center through the archway of the medieval West Gate Tower Many of the crooked medieval buildings would have hosted visiting pilgrims these narrow lanes are lined with charming boutiques where street performers entertain and local artisans sell their wares Look for the life-size bronze statue of Chaucer on Best Lane, and join in the brand-new immersive Canterbury Tales visitor’s experience reopening in 2025 The attraction features recreations of the stories and characters from The Canterbury Tales Detour: The small but fascinating Canterbury Norman Castle ruins are just a short walk from the Canterbury Tales venue and one of the oldest castles in England constructed by William the Conqueror around 1070 stretches along the banks of the River Stour and provides a lush landscape of manicured lawns Inside the gardens is the Victorian Tower House which now serves as a tearoom offering refreshments with a view of the gardens Detour: Within the West Gate Towers is a museum that showcases the ancient rooms of the medieval gateway that was built during the reign of King Richard II Head to the bridge to book a spot on a river tour along the River Stour Companies like Canterbury Historic River Tours and Westgate Punts offer guided boat trips that reveal hidden views of Canterbury’s ancient architecture and gardens including those that date back to the Middle Ages Tours are available daily from March through October starting as early as 10am and continuing until dusk accessible only via a small footbridge from the Stour To delve deeper still into Canterbury’s past, stop at the Roman Museum on Butchery Lane The entrance to this subterranean museum is situated near Canterbury High Street you can stroll around a reconstructed Roman marketplace complete with replicated shops fronts and artifacts that paint a picture of daily life in Roman Britain.  The museum highlight is an almost intact Roman soldier’s helmet dating from Caesar’s invasion Other prominent exhibits include a mosaic pavement that once adorned a Roman townhouse and a detailed exploration of the Roman town of Durovernum Cantiacorum Just a short walk from the city center, you’ll discover the ruins of St Augustine’s Abbey the site was once one of the country’s most important monasteries before it was destroyed during Henry VIII’s Dissolution of the Monasteries in the 16th century Walk amongst the peaceful grounds to see the surviving arches and walls that outline the Abbey’s original structure including the abbey church and cloister.  Detour: The oldest church in continuous use in the English-speaking world, St Martin’s dates back to the Roman period and is part of the Canterbury World Heritage Site and is a 15-minute walk from the abbey.  follow the city walls to find Dane John Gardens Central to the gardens is a prominent mound which visitors can climb for sweeping views back across the city to the cathedral The mound was historically used as a Roman burial ground and later built up into a mound for a Norman castle gardens and informational signs providing a backdrop into its history Pub culture in England is to be cherished and when visiting Canterbury there are plenty of pubs to pop into for a pint offers excellent craft beers and pub food in an industrial setting while Parrot dates back to 1370 for a more medieval feel The snug pub serves local ales and has an upstairs dining room The Bridge Arms is an outstanding gastropub located just south of Canterbury in the village of Bridge Detour: If you’re craving a more well-rounded experience Eastbridge Hospital is not a true hospital but a historic charitable house that has offered hospitality and shelter to pilgrims and travelers since the 12th century tells stories of the centuries of pilgrims who passed through its doors where pilgrims once gathered to share meals which remains a place of quiet reflection and prayer now features displays that detail the site’s history and significance Detour: You can also visit the nearby Pilgrims Hospital of St Thomas.  Previously the Royal Museum & Art Gallery, the Beaney House of Art & Knowledge is Canterbury’s main library The High Street museum’s mixed bag of exhibits includes ancient Egyptian relics The building also houses the city’s tourism office and schedules workshops Planning tip: Take a break and grab a refreshment at the museum’s Beaney’s cafe. Sandwich was an important port (the harbor silted up in the 16th century) and England’s fourth city where the old toll bridge over the River Stour marks the entrance into town several pubs make a pleasant spot for a drink a walking trail follows the river east to Sandwich Marina Head up to St Peter’s St to St Peter’s Church where you can climb the tower for rooftop views Make your way past half-timbered houses to the Guildhall Museum where the highlight is a copy of the Magna Carta This article was adapted from Lonely Planet’s Great Britain guidebook, published in July 2023. JACOB KIRAZ’S hat-trick helped Canterbury bounce back from their first defeat of the season against the Gold Coast Referee Todd Smith sin-binned Brian Kelly in the first half then Chris Randall in the second to hamstring the Titans’ chances Josh Curran and Sitili Tupouniua after their horror loss to the Broncos the Bulldogs had no issues overcoming a Titans line-up missing star forward David Fifita Hasler’s side also lost halfback Tom Weaver to a head-injury assessment inside five minutes seconds before Kiraz claimed the opening try off a Toby Sexton kick Ray Preston’s superb offload sent Connor Tracey in but Beau Fermor and Phillip Sami got Gold Coast back in the hunt Kelly’s sin bin for repeated offsides and Crichton’s subsequent penalty-goal left the Dogs in control at the break And they strengthened their grasp when Kiraz completed his hat-trick and Preston scored too in the first 15 minutes of the second half Fermor snagged a second and Alofiana Khan-Pereira raced 85 metres with a loose ball but Randall’s binning for a cynical professional foul on the chasing Bronson Xerri put the result beyond the Titans’ reach Preston became the third player binned late for a crusher tackle on Tino Fa’asuamaleaui before Reed Mahoney put the finishing touches on the scoreboard Khan-Pereira (66); Goals: Kelly 1/4; Sin bin: Kelly (34) – repeated infringements Mahoney (79); Goals: Crichton 7/7; Sin bin: Preston (76) – crusher tackle Penalty count: 4-5; Half-time: 8-14; Referee: Todd Smith; Attendance: 50,309 A small rural community has come together to save thousands of hens and other animals from Canterbury's rising flood waters Forage Farm NZ in Motukarara has been inundated with flood water - like much of Canterbury - and animals soon became in need of a rescue Farm owners Andy and Suzy Maxon told RNZ they moved the animals to higher ground multiple times "thinking we had 300ml up our sleeve" "Sure enough we came out [on Friday morning] and the whole yard He added the flooding was the worst they had ever seen with much of the farm flooded by water that reached the top of their fences The high ground where the chickens were moved was inundated with half a metre of water As the Maxons attempted to execute a rescue plan staff from a neighbouring farm - Willesden Farm - asked how they could help "We had never even meet them before in our lives," Andy said "What happened next felt like a dramatic episode of Country Calendar, utes rolling in one after another, trailers hitched and people turning up from all directions," the Maxons said in a post on Facebook "It was just an absolute saviour really because we didn't have dry grass to put [the chickens] on," Suzy added With the help of over 20 people including family 95 ewes and 16 cattle were rescued and moved to a neighbouring farm with dry ground Their drinkers and feed trailers were also taken higher ground The Maxons said a few of their sheds were also flooded "People really sort of went out on a limb for us," Andy said "The community support is just phenomenal.. I mean I don't know how many times I cried that day but it was a lot," Suzy added the support they gave us to get our hens and our livelihood of that farm into somewhere where we could survive - yeah it was just amazing." 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Log in Saturday was my first trip to Canterbury parkrun since New Year’s Day 2020 and it was really nice to make a long over due return to Canterbury parkrun I had loosely said to Glenn before that I would return to Canterbury to run my 100th here back in 2023 and then again I believe when I saw him at Tunbridge Wells half last year finally I made it back after a friend and tri club mate mentioned on Strava that she would be attending Canterbury this week as she is only a few parkruns off completing all in Kent and East Sussex Canterbury parkrun was my first ever parkrun and run back in February 2017 which we ran in the snow as part of the first CCCU VS UKC parkrun varsity event despite my only running at the time being on a rugby pitch telling me that I didn’t have to run it from start to finish that walking was okay and I wouldn’t be last I feel running in general has come a long way since 2017 as walking is now more publicly welcomed at parkrun with the park walker role and I feel there is now a better awareness that people can walk in there run it’s not just for those with Olympic prospects and that people of all different shapes and sizes can take part I also feel parkrun was a gateway drug for me as from that one parkrun in 2017 has now led me onto two marathons training for ultras and pushed me into the triathlon and multisport world I now have so many different friends of different ages professions and some that I have no idea what they do at all still (one day I might ask) just connected by the joy of movement which really isn’t something I ever thought I’d be a part of I also noted that the course had changed slightly from my last visit although the hills haven’t got any smaller (or bigger) and I can imagine the new little field on the right is either rock hard or boggy with no in between but I feel track sessions have benefited me in feeling like I can pick up some speed here (the term speed may be generous) and I don’t think I like running around the nursery field car park in the other direction especially knowing we have to go all the way around and can’t just nip out of the gate I do love though that on Canterbury with the out and backs that you get to see so many people multiple times but the finish being further along the field made the playing field finish feel like an eternity even if you do still get a downhill onto it to get you going My friend Carol who has done nearly all of Kent and East Sussex (and some other app challenges) said it was one of the hardest she had done (particularly of recent) so kudos to everyone who has Canterbury as their regular weekly parkrun - although I do have to say I do miss having it as my local and I’m sure my running suffers from not running Coogan's Hills on a weekly basis I just miss how friendly everyone is at Canterbury although Mote Park parkrun has a similar energy as well as the hills so it’s nice to have somewhere similar more local to me walked or volunteered at Canterbury - it’s your friendliness that I miss © parkrun Limited (Company Number: 07289574) No part of this site may be reproduced in whole or in part in any manner without the permission of the copyright owner Your web browser is out of date. Please upgrade your browser to improve your experience You can continue to the site using your current browser Her Majesty the Queen has unveiled an iconic new statue of the first full-time professional woman writer in the English language It proudly stands outside The Beaney House of Art and Knowledge which includes Canterbury Library and Museum to celebrate the city’s passion for heritage and literature Her Majesty unveiled the sculpture on 25 February before being given a tour around The Beaney including the Library and Museum.Canterbury Beaney is delivered in partnership between Kent County Council  (KCC) and Canterbury City Council Registration and Archives James Pearson said: "Canterbury Beaney is a much visited destination and the  Library stands as one of our most popular libraries in the county "It was such an honour to showcase these wonderful services to Her Majesty the Queen on Tuesday and for her to see what we do and the wonderful staff team who deliver our service every day "It is a cherished cornerstone of the community offering a warm and welcoming environment for people to sit Her Majesty the Queen talking to children in the library "It currently houses over 50,000 books including books about Aphra Behn and her works and this financial year the team have already delivered nearly 650 events "The service has recently introduced a collection of books in Ukrainian to support those who have temporarily relocated to Canterbury at such a difficult time for Ukraine "The modern Canterbury Library continues to evolve in step with the ever changing and diverse needs of the community – forever fostering a love for reading "It is a place where everyone is truly welcome." Her Majesty the Queen unveiling the statue Aphra (1640–1689) was baptised in Harbledown and spent her formative years in the city during the English Civil War She became one of the most popular playwrights of the 17th century The creation of the bronze statue by sculptor Christine Charlesworth followed an extensive period of research four shortlisted maquettes were toured across the UK and the public asked which they thought would be the most fitting memorial The design by Christine Charlesworth won the public vote The winning design presents Aphra as a 17-year-old book in hand and theatrical mask behind her back looking wistfully about her as she sets out for London with her family The statue has been given to Canterbury City Council Her Majesty the Queen standing next to the statue of Aphra Behn The Queen’s visit celebrated the work both Kent County Council Her Majesty was also invited to view the first edition of Behn’s novel Oroonoko and meet its donor before signing the visitors’ book at the end of the visit updates and information from us direct to your inbox Her Majesty The Queen will visit Canterbury in Kent today (Tuesday 25 February) to unveil a statue of the first full-time professional woman writer in the English language Her Majesty will then visit The Beaney House of Art and Knowledge and Canterbury Library to help celebrate the city’s passion for heritage and literature said: “We’re very excited to be able to welcome Her Majesty to our wonderful city in the heart of the garden of England “The A is for Aphra campaign started five years ago when members of the community began asking why one of Canterbury’s most famous literary heroes was not celebrated in the city where she grew up “The campaign group joined forces with the Canterbury Commemoration Society to celebrate Aphra and to raise the statue back in the same streets Aphra knew as a child many people from the community have worked tirelessly to raise awareness and funds for a sculpture to be placed in the city “This included an academic conference at the University of Kent a revival of Behn’s play The Amorous Prince by the Canterbury Players and a public exhibition about Behn at The Beaney House of Art and Knowledge last year “Canterbury City Council’s successful Levelling Up Fund bid was able to support this project and The Beaney House of Art and Knowledge was chosen as a location that highlights the city’s passion for heritage and literature.” Aphra (1640–1689) was baptised in Harbledown The winning design presents a 17-year-old Aphra Her Majesty will be treated to a tour around The Beaney and Canterbury Library which is run by Kent County Council (KCC) Leisure and External Development Michelle Moubarak said: “The Beaney is home to the museum collection “It underwent an extensive renovation in 2012 to enable more people to enjoy it especially among those who have been underrepresented in the past it has attracted 3.5million visitors including almost 50,000 schoolchildren seen more than 7,000 people take part in health and wellbeing activities and has benefited from 360 volunteers giving up 12,245 hours of their time.” Registration and Archives James Pearson said: “Canterbury Library stands as one of our most popular libraries in the county “It is a cherished cornerstone of the community offering a warm and welcoming environment for people to sit “It currently houses 50,215 books and continues to expand including a Home Library Service with dedicated volunteers delivering books to those in need that are unable to access our physical or mobile library network “The service has recently introduced a collection of books in Ukrainian to support those who have temporarily relocated to Canterbury at such a difficult time for Ukraine “There is a dedicated community hub for reading groups “The local studies collection boasts a wealth of materials ranging from maps to books of local interest “The modern Canterbury Library continues to evolve in step with the ever changing and diverse needs of the community – forever fostering a love for reading It is a place where everyone is truly welcome.” which will celebrate the work both councils undertake around health and wellbeing Her Majesty will also be invited to view the first edition of Behn’s novel Oroonoko and meet its donor before signing the visitors’ book at the end of the visit Music for the statue unveiling will be provided by the 2nd Whitstable Sea Scout Band NICK FRIEND AT LORD'S: Keith Dudgeon and Nathan Gilchrist have both gone down injured immediately after career-best spells and the Kent squad that arrived in north London was missing four players from the side predicted by the MCC's scorecards County Championship T20 Blast Royal London Cup Heyhoe Flint Trophy Charlotte Edwards Cup Big Bash CPL ILT20 IPL PSL SA20 The Hundred WBBL WPL Fixtures Results Averages Tables GEORGE DOBELL HUW TURBERVILL JAMES COYNE NICK HOWSON NICK FRIEND OSCAR RESS Welcome to www.thecricketer.com - the online home of the world’s oldest cricket magazine opinion and cricket goodness from every corner of our beautiful sport you’ve enjoyed the convenience of our garden waste collection service it is now the time to renew your subscription.  Last year we cancelled Direct Debits and moved to secure online card payments which means all subscribers need to actively sign up each year.  Please renew your subscription by visiting canterbury.gov.uk/garden.  you can do so over the phone by calling 01227 868 556.  Crews now use in-cab technology to manage collection rounds to see who has signed up and paid so no stickers will be issued again this year.   Waste will continue to be collected fortnightly starting at the beginning of April 2025 and ending in March 2026 with a short break between the end of December and the end of January.  This means there will be a gap of a couple of weeks between the current subscription year ending and the new one starting between mid-March and early April.  The annual cost for this year is set at £58.92 for the first bin and £46.45 for each additional garden waste bin at your property.  For more information, see answers to your garden waste questions here The Good Friday match between the Bulldogs and Rabbitohs is always one of the biggest in the NRL calendar But this year’s clash had taken on even more meaning with Canterbury undefeated on top of the ladder chasing their first 6-0 start to a season since 1938 and Souths enjoying a revival in fifth place under Wayne Bennett the match broke the NRL’s all-time regular season crowd record of 59,708 which had been set in 2013 when South Sydney hosted the Roosters And the Bulldogs achieved two other significant milestones keeping the Rabbitohs scoreless for the first time since 1973 and keeping their opponents scoreless in two successive matches for the first time ever The Rabbitohs had won the last six Good Friday clashes and it all meant that former St Helens halfback Lewis Dodd couldn’t have picked a bigger game to make his NRL debut Dodd came off the bench in the 57th minute replacing Cody Walker and not letting himself down with one smart grubber winning a goal-line dropout His delayed debut didn’t come by choice two suspensions and the smart form of youngster Jamie Humphreys forcing Dodd to start his Australian career in reserve grade By the time he made his debut the Bulldogs were already 26-0 ahead after a dominant first half that saw them dominate possession and score three tries through Josh Curran Max King and former Rooster Sitili Tupouniua The Rabbitohs had to make 80 more tackles than their opponents in the first half and they were hampered by Euan Aitken’s sin bin for a professional foul on Matt Burton after 18 minutes and Lachlan Hubner’s departure for a failed head-injury assessment When Jacob Preston went over in the third minute of the second half it was clearly going to be a long afternoon for the Rabbitohs while the final try from Bronson Xerri put the Bulldogs on 30 points with five Stephen Crichton conversions from five plus a penalty The Canterbury supporters will have gone home convinced that they are on track to make this year’s Grand Final and they will be looking forward to their trip to Brisbane to face the Broncos next Thursday while the Rabbitohs face a challenging trip to Melbourne to face the Storm on Anzac Day next Friday GAMEBREAKER: When Sitili Tupouniua scored the Bulldogs’ third try with Stephen Crichton’s conversion putting them 20-0 ahead after 33 minutes the gap was too much for Souths to make up We are searching for new beach lifeguards to join our team keeping the public safe at Herne Bay and Tankerton this summer.The role requires you to monitor and advise beach and water users and to provide/coordinate rescue activities in line with our procedures around beach safety.The lifeguard service runs between May and September The shift pattern varies and the pay is £12.62 an hour (with an increase for 2025/26 to be confirmed).To be considered for the role you will need to have a RLSS National Beach Lifeguard Qualification SLSA GB beach lifeguard qualifications or other equivalent lifesaving qualifications.You should also have knowledge of the beach and foreshore environment be able to communicate information orally in a clear and have a confident and approachable manner.If you are interested in joining the team please send us your current CV with covering letter to Harbour and Foreshore Services email foreshore.services@canterbury.gov.uk.We are also happy to chat to anyone keen to find out more information – call the Foreshore team on 01227 266719 during office hours The process for the appointment of the next Archbishop of Canterbury is underway and is the extensive consultation exercise that will take place in February and March The themes that emerge through this consultation will sit alongside the ‘Statement of Needs’ produced by the Diocese of Canterbury as well as other information provided by the National Church and Anglican Communion in informing the Crown Nominations Commission (CNC) of the needs of the mission of the Church of England and the wider Anglican Communion Jonathan Hellewell (the Prime Minister’s Appointments Secretary) and Stephen Knott (the Archbishops’ Secretary for Appointments) would like to hear from you on three key questions: so please ensure your response is submitted by that date Your feedback will play a vital role in shaping the decision-making process as we seek God’s guidance on who should be nominated as the next Archbishop of Canterbury All comments received will be shared between the two Appointments Secretaries This is a unique opportunity to help inform the Crown Nominations Commission nominating the next Archbishop of Canterbury We encourage individuals and communities across England and the Anglican Communion to take part Every response helps us understand better the qualities that the next Archbishop should have to lead the Church in the years to come For more details on how the next Archbishop of Canterbury is appointed and the role of the Crown Nominations Commission (CNC), visit our CNC appointment process page please hold this important process of discernment – and all those involved – in your prayers: ©2024 Diocese Of London | Manage Consent | Website