From 12 April hospitality business will be able to serve food and beverages outside. If this requires tables and chairs being placed on public pavements outside, you will need a licence from the council. Please click HERE to apply for one. Applications cost £100 to cover the council's costs and the council has a maximum of 14 days in which to decide an application, otherwise it is automatically granted. Find out more here

12 April will see the opening of non-essential retail; personal care premises such as hairdressers and nail salons; and public buildings, including libraries and community centres. Indoor leisure facilities such as gyms will also reopen (but only for use by people on their own or in household groups); as will most outdoor attractions and settings including outdoor hospitality venues, zoos, theme parks, and drive-in cinemas. Read more here

Following a jaw-dropping 41,000 votes cast by the public, the shortlist for this year's Taste of Kent Awards is now being reviewed by a panel of experts and the winners will be announced at a virtual award ceremony on Tuesday 11 May 2021. The event is organised by local food and drink champion, Produced in Kent, and has seen a phenomenal interest from the public all very busy nominating their favourite businesses in a variety of different categories. Canterbury businesses shortlisted include The Ambrette (Kent Hospitality Business of the Year), Garage Roasted and Lost Sheep Coffee (Kent Non-Alcoholic Drink Product of the Year). Find out more and see those shortlisted HERE