In Canterbury

Rosie Duffield MP joined her friend Eric and fellow Royal British Legion veterans and volunteers at their annual Poppy Appeal stall. Rosie spoke warmly with volunteers and supporters, acknowledging the essential work they do to honour the nation’s servicemen and women. Sunday 9th November The wreath-laying ceremony on Sunday, held in remembrance of all those who gave their lives, was followed by a moving and well-attended service at Canterbury Cathedral. Rosie noted how power

Rosie Duffield MP recently visited the site of the new South East Water reservoir being built in Canterbury. With the recent water supply problems over the summer, a new reservoir couldn’t come soon enough, with rising demand and climate uncertainty putting pressure on our infrastructure. I welcome the project as an investment into our water security, sustainable farming and local economy. I look forward to visiting the site frequently during construction to see the progress.

Last week, Rosie Duffield MP visited Hoath Farm's Pick Your Own pumpkin patch in Canterbury with local NFU representatives and Canterbury Young Farmers. The current direction of Government policy is very concerning given its impact on rural jobs and the future of British agriculture, an industry so important to so many in Canterbury and beyond. They discussed the constant challenges facing farmers including the extremely unpopular Family Farm Tax, unreliable local water resou

Thanington Rec is an important green space enjoyed by so many in our community. Canterbury City Council need to think again. Tomorrow is the deadline to have your say and feedback on Canterbury City Council’s Local Plan. You can raise your concerns via the following channels: Canterbury City Council's Website Email: consultations@canterbury.gov.uk Write to: Consultations Team, Canterbury City Council, 14 Rose Lane, Canterbury, CT1 2UR (you will likely need to hand deliver bef

Thank you to all those who have written to me to share their concerns about Canterbury City Council's Local Plan. This has been the subject of heated discussion for the last few years. I have heard from constituents concerned about proposed developments in Chestfield, Wincheap - especially the latest plans for development of Thannington Rec, as well as the ongoing controversial proposal for Brooklands Farm, and the recently reversed and extremely unpopular Blean development.

At a recent surgery, Rosie Duffield MP met with Whitstable Day Nursery to discuss their concerns around the new funding structure within...

Canterbury City Council are undertaking a focused consultation which will help shape the final Draft Local Plan to be published early...

It's almost a year since I left the Labour Party and became an Independent MP. Although I have absolutely no regrets about severing my...

It is shocking that the William Harvey Hospital had to close their Costa Cafe on Tuesday to create space for patients. Having met with...

Last month, Rosie Duffield MP met with Tracey Fletcher (CEO) and Annette Doherty (Chair) of East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation...

During Parliamentary Recess, Rosie Duffield MP visited Speech and Language Link , an organisation supporting speech, language and...

The news of the University of Kent merging with Greenwich University came as a shock for many. I have written to Bridget Phillipson MP,...

Last week, Rosie Duffield MP joined school leaders from across the Canterbury and Whitstable at an emergency meeting organised by...

Rosie Duffield MP meets with Catching Lives, a charity supporting people facing homelessness or insecure housing in Canterbury and East Kent.

Canterbury has some of the best destination hotels in beautiful and unique historic settings, attracting visitors from all around the...

Rosie Duffield MP responds to the publication of Canterbury City Council's Local Plan

Rosie welcomes Canterbury Christ Church University's New Midwifery Programme

The current problem: Today, there are currently 72 active water leaks and interruptions in the Canterbury area and a further 21 active...

Rosie Duffield MP has visited businesses across Canterbury that were severely impacted by the recent flash flooding. In between talking...

Rosie Duffield MP recently visited the Far Academy in Whitstable, a full-time independent specialist college for young people with...