Dan welcomes new investment in cheaper, greener journeys for Herne Bay Monday, 16 May, 2022 Thanks to the Conservative Government, millions of people across the country will benefit from healthier, free, local journeys in a boost to air quality and people’s physical and mental health. Supported by a transformational £200 million of Government funding for 134 ambitious projects, communities across the country will be benefitting from new and improved footways, cycle lanes, and pedestrian... 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
Dan welcomes big funding boost for Kent schools 12th October 2019 More children across Kent will be able to access a world-class education thanks to a major funding boost from the Conservatives. The Government has confirmed... Local News
Canterbury Conservatives Vote to Put Environment First 23rd July 2019 On Thursday evening Canterbury Council passed a historic vote to tackle climate change and become carbon neutral by 2030. The climate crisis has been deemed an... Local News
Dan welcomes support for entrepreneurs in North Thanet 14th July 2019 Dan welcome new figures showing £500 million has been awarded to small businesses across the country, and am urging more entrepreneurs in Herne Bay and North... Local News
In support of the new Lidl store in Greenhill 2nd June 2019 This Tuesday evening, the Planning Committee will decide on the latest Lidl application to open a new store by the Greenhill roundabout on the Thanet Way. As... Local News
