Making Blacksole Bridge Safe for Pedestrians 10th August 2021 Many local residents have written to me complaining about the danger of crossing Margate Rd at the southernmost point of Blacksole Bridge. For residents of the... Local News
20 Mph Speed Limit for Herne Bay Town Centre Moves a Step Closer to Reality 10th August 2021 I believe that a 20 mph speed limit zone will help make Herne Bay a safer, quieter and greener town. Therefore I am delighted to report that my campaign for the... Local News
Funding Agreed For New Cycle Route in Herne Bay 6th October 2020 The following article was written by Spokes - the cycling campaign group for East Kent: Herne Bay is earmarked for many new homes in future with the southern... Local News
Reporting Back on the Canterbury Climate Emergency 19th September 2020 As the Chair of Canterbury Council’s Climate Change Working Group, I’m reporting back on the actions we are taking to help the Council become carbon neutral... Local News
Dan Watkins welcomes measures to boost tourism across Thanet and Canterbury 8th July 2020 VAT to be cut for six months for all businesses in the hospitality, accommodation and attractions industries, including up to 1,600 in Thanet and Canterbury... Local News
Councillor Dan Watkins Appeals to Drivers to Prevent Thornden Wood Accident 18th June 2020 Councillor Dan Watkins has appealed to the public not to park their car on the edge of Thornden Wood Road by the closed Thornden Wood car park. Cars parked in... Local News
Greenhill Hydrogen Plant Approval is a First for UK Renewables 4th June 2020 On Monday night, Canterbury City Council's Planning Committee voted with a large majority to approve the application for Ryse Hydrogen to build a hydrogen plant... Local News
Canterbury Council is Supporting Residents During the Coronavirus Pandemic 15th April 2020 Whether you live in my ward Greenhill, elsewhere in Herne Bay or anywhere in the Canterbury district, I am updating you as local Councillor on the support that... Local News
Update on our Efforts to Tackle Climate Change in Canterbury 19th January 2020 Making Net Zero Carbon a Reality at Canterbury Council I hope everyone has enjoyed a positive start to 2020 and want to update you on our latest plans for... Local News