National & European Politics
For national elections, Thanet forms part of two Parliamentary
Constituencies at Westminster and is
represented in parliament by two MPs
The first is North Thanet, covering:
Margate
Birchington
Westgate
Monkton
Acol
St Nicholas-at-wade
Sarre
Also, Herne Bay, which falls within the Canterbury City Council
area.
The second is South Thanet covering:
Ramsgate
Broadstairs
Minster
Manston
Also Sandwich and the surrounding area, which falls within the
Dover District Council area.
Find out more on the United Kingdom Parliament
website.
European Politics
In Europe, Thanet's interests are represented by the 10 MEPs of
the South East European Parliamentary Constituency.
To contact or raise a matter with an MEP concerning the EU,
visit the the UK Office of European Parliament
website.