Barton Labour Councillors

27/10/2026

We think the Bayeux Tapestry was really the ‘Canterbury Embroidery’, so this is a fantastic initiative from Southeastern to widen access to young people in our area…

We’re delighted to announce that we will be providing 700 complimentary return train tickets so schoolchildren across Canterbury, and their accompanying adults, can travel for free to see the Bayeux Tapestry at the British Museum.

This is truly a once-in-a-generation cultural experience, and we want to ensure that cost is not a barrier to young people seeing it.

By covering the cost of rail travel, we hope to help schools bring learning to life beyond the school gates.

This builds on our earlier scheme with schools in Hastings and Rother, which saw 1138 pupils travel to see the Tapestry, many of whom who might not have had the opportunity otherwise.

The success showed us that removing transport costs can open doors to educational opportunities and give young people the chance to engage first-hand with the history of their own region.

We are looking forward to creating more Bayeux memories for our communities.

23/10/2026

ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING - CHAUCER ROAD

Kent County Council is consulting on proposals (through a Traffic Regulation Order) to install electric vehicle charging points on a number of streets in Canterbury. In Barton Ward, this includes a location Chaucer Road close to the junction with Craddock Road.

The link below takes you to the consultation site - you just need to make sure you are registered in order to respond.

https://letstalk.kent.gov.uk/various-roads-in-the-district-of-canterbury-amendment-3-waiting-restrictions-levi?fbclid=IwY2xjawVIAVhleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBwZG9mBWJyaWQRMUU3d0VuQTc5S1htQWJoaVJzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEe7EWtrGWUg0ZGoD6rBrsdsjO-kqKeUABA0w8RL5e6RuGrdIspBGYqdM6o6WQ_aem_eLDEksT4lFvCi1wtC7jBgw

Kent County Council Traffic Regulation Order Consultation

19/10/2026

Galliard Homes have submitted proposals for a new care home on the northern part of the site of the former Chaucer Technology School.

This follows the consultation last October for a residential scheme on the southern part of this site.

First event: Monday 2 November, Lunchtime, 1pm
Second event: Tuesday 3 November, Evening, 7pm

The developer says that both events use the online communityUK platform.

https://springlane.communityuk.site

If you need any further information, please call us on 0800 955 1042 (lines open
during office hours). You can also email [email protected].

16/10/2026

Great opportunity below for people to get involved in the Canterbury place panel which will have funding for local people to help shape the priorities for where they live, focus on where money should be spent and shape projects that will transform their communities. The idea is that they shift decision-making power directly into resident-led boards. We'd particularly encourage people living across the ward to take an interest in this.

02/10/2026

Have your say - the council is asking people how they get around the district.

01/09/2026

🏛️ Heritage Open Days is England’s largest festival of history and culture - and it’s all FREE! 😊

📅 This year the festival will be running from Friday 11 September to Sunday 20 September. Volunteers will open sites that aren't always open to the public, and in some cases you can enjoy guided tours.

📍 Many sites in the Canterbury district are taking part, including Canterbury Cathedral, The Beaney, Kent Museum of Freemasonry, Canterbury Cathedral Lodge - search the full list at: www.heritageopendays.org.uk/whats-on.html

31/07/2026

Applications are now open for the Kent Community Waste Prevention Fund ♻️

Community groups, charities, CICs, social enterprises, residents' associations, parish and town councils across Kent can apply for grants of £500–£5,000 to deliver projects that help prevent household waste, promote reuse and repair, and encourage more sustainable behaviours.

Whether you're tackling food waste, extending the life of textiles and electricals, or developing another innovative waste reduction initiative, it would be great to hear from you.

Find out more and apply: Kent Community Waste Prevention Fund

https://lowcarbonkent.com/kent-community-waste-prevention-fund/

Plz share with anyone that may be interested

27/07/2026

Kent County Council (KCC) is asking residents to delay disposing of unwanted fridges and freezers, or consider alternative options where appropriate, as a national shortage of treatment capacity reaches critical levels across the UK.

25/06/2026

Well done to our crews who keep going in these temperatures - and a reminder to please have your bins out by 6am.

Our waste collection crews would like to say a big thank you to the many people who have offered them water and other cold soft drinks today.

It's been very much appreciated.

If you happen to be home over the next couple of days when your collection takes place and have a minute to pop out with a drink of water or other soft drink, you can be certain it will be gratefully received.

And a reminder that collections are starting early again tomorrow and Friday (25 and 26 June) so that the crews can get back to the depot as early as possible and avoid the worst of the heat.

Please have your bins/boxes/bags out by 6am at the latest.

Thank you again for all the support, kind words and drinks.

22/06/2026

Kent County Council is holding a reuse pop-up shop at its household waste recycling centre in Vauxhall Road, Canterbury, this Sunday (28 June).

Residents can pop in to buy some pre-loved items at affordable prices between 10am and 2pm.

A slot does not need to be booked for anyone just visiting the pop-up shop.

The household waste recycling centres are run by KCC and they are organising this event, but we are pleased to help promote it locally.