COP26: Representing Kent on the Global Stage Tuesday, 16 November, 2021 It was an honour to fly the flag for Herne Bay, the Canterbury district and Kent at COP26 in Glasgow last week. I was part of an accredited delegation with the Canterbury Climate Action Partnership, giving us access to all aspects of this crucial United Nations summit, and I was able to showcase our many local environmental initiatives, as well as learn from others regarding future solutions we... Local News
Local Conservatives Demand Urgent Change at Southern Water Following Flooding and Sewage Issues 1st September 2021 Canterbury Council is leading the way in demanding that Southern Water take urgent action to tackle the recent spate of flooding and sewage issues across the... Local News
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's Guide to Green Shopping 2nd September 2020 In this Go-Green Guide I’m focussing on cutting the carbon emissions associated with your shopping. And I’m using ‘shopping’ in its broadest sense, to include... Opinions
Dan's Guide to Green Travel 15th July 2020 People love to travel, so much so that it represents a quarter of our carbon footprint. While a climate emergency combined with a global pandemic may reduce the... Opinions
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
