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Canterbury: Littlebourne Road - City Centre

Update 25 May 2022

Thank you to everyone who took the time to participate in this consultation.

The consultation report was discussed by the Members of the Environment and Transport Cabinet Committee on the 18 January 2022. Following this meeting the Cabinet Member for Highways and Transport took the decision to proceed to the detailed design and construction of the scheme.

During the detailed design stage we have been considering comments received during the consultation concerning the closure of Monastery Street, the raised tables and the removal and relocation of trees. Additional modelling work is being carried out to support this. Further consultation will take place with stakeholders and residents to help develop the final design.


We want to create a safer and direct route for cycling from the east of Canterbury into the city centre.

The proposed scheme runs along Longport, from the Spring Lane / St Martin’s Hill junction in the east, past the Church Street / Lower Bridge Street junction in the west and into the city centre.

The scheme includes separated cycle tracks along most of the route, including sections of Burgate and Longport. Along the narrower streets, such as between Monastery Street and Burgate, cyclists will be on the road with speed reduction measures in place.

The scheme includes new areas of greenery to maximise biodiversity, provide shade and shelter and make the area more attractive. These would be combined with placemaking features, which are small measures to enhance the look and feel of the area and create spaces for socialising and relaxing.

The Consultation Brochure provides more detail.

Have your say!

Feedback from our first consultation has been used to help shape the proposals being presented in this consultation.

We want to continue to understand and incorporate the views of local communities, as this feedback is essential in helping to shape how the scheme is progressed.

Please complete the consultation questionnaire to tell us your views.

Update 25 May 2022

Thank you to everyone who took the time to participate in this consultation.

The consultation report was discussed by the Members of the Environment and Transport Cabinet Committee on the 18 January 2022. Following this meeting the Cabinet Member for Highways and Transport took the decision to proceed to the detailed design and construction of the scheme.

During the detailed design stage we have been considering comments received during the consultation concerning the closure of Monastery Street, the raised tables and the removal and relocation of trees. Additional modelling work is being carried out to support this. Further consultation will take place with stakeholders and residents to help develop the final design.


We want to create a safer and direct route for cycling from the east of Canterbury into the city centre.

The proposed scheme runs along Longport, from the Spring Lane / St Martin’s Hill junction in the east, past the Church Street / Lower Bridge Street junction in the west and into the city centre.

The scheme includes separated cycle tracks along most of the route, including sections of Burgate and Longport. Along the narrower streets, such as between Monastery Street and Burgate, cyclists will be on the road with speed reduction measures in place.

The scheme includes new areas of greenery to maximise biodiversity, provide shade and shelter and make the area more attractive. These would be combined with placemaking features, which are small measures to enhance the look and feel of the area and create spaces for socialising and relaxing.

The Consultation Brochure provides more detail.

Have your say!

Feedback from our first consultation has been used to help shape the proposals being presented in this consultation.

We want to continue to understand and incorporate the views of local communities, as this feedback is essential in helping to shape how the scheme is progressed.

Please complete the consultation questionnaire to tell us your views.