http://www.thanet.gov.uk/news/latest_press_releases.aspx Press Releases & Focus on Thanet Articles en-gb @copyright Thanet District Council http://www.thanet.gov.uk/advice__benefits/help_using_this_website/RSS_Feeds.aspx 15 http://www.thanet.gov.uk/images/TDC_logo_2009.png http://www.thanet.gov.uk/images/TDC_logo_2009.png Thanet District Council is delighted to announce a new lifeguard service, which will be provided by the Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) for the first time this summer. http://www.thanet.gov.uk/news/latest_press_releases/rnli_launch.aspx http://www.thanet.gov.uk/news/latest_press_releases/rnli_launch.aspx 15 May 2012 Thanet has received more Blue Flag awards for its beaches than any council area in the UK http://www.thanet.gov.uk/news/latest_press_releases/blue_flag_success.aspx http://www.thanet.gov.uk/news/latest_press_releases/blue_flag_success.aspx 14 May 2012 Thanet District Council, with the close co-operation of the Theatre Royal Margate Trust agreed terms for the transfer of the Theatre Royal business as an ongoing concern. http://www.thanet.gov.uk/news/latest_press_releases/council_buys_theatre_royal_bus.aspx http://www.thanet.gov.uk/news/latest_press_releases/council_buys_theatre_royal_bus.aspx 15 May 2012 Cabinet has tonight (Thursday 10 May) confirmed its support for Manston Airport, but recommended that Thanet District Council should not support the introduction of scheduled night-time flying as outlined in the airport’s proposal document. http://www.thanet.gov.uk/news/latest_press_releases/night_time_flying_recommendati.aspx http://www.thanet.gov.uk/news/latest_press_releases/night_time_flying_recommendati.aspx 11 May 2012 Record levels of visitor have been recorded visiting the Visitor Information Centre in Thanet http://www.thanet.gov.uk/news/latest_press_releases/record_levels_of_vic_visitors.aspx http://www.thanet.gov.uk/news/latest_press_releases/record_levels_of_vic_visitors.aspx 11 May 2012 Local businesses will be able to apply for interest-free loans as part of a new £40 million government backed scheme to boost the East Kent economy. http://www.thanet.gov.uk/news/latest-press-releases/expansion-east-kent.aspx http://www.thanet.gov.uk/news/latest-press-releases/expansion-east-kent.aspx 03 May 2012 Ten beaches in Thanet have been included in the Good Beach Guide 2012 announced today by The Marine Conservation Society. http://www.thanet.gov.uk/news/latest_press_releases/good_beach_guide.aspx http://www.thanet.gov.uk/news/latest_press_releases/good_beach_guide.aspx 02 May 2012 Train passengers in Thanet are set to benefit from a faster service following a £10 million investment programme by Network Rail in partnership with Kent County Council. http://www.thanet.gov.uk/news/latest_press_releases/faster_train_services.aspx http://www.thanet.gov.uk/news/latest_press_releases/faster_train_services.aspx 26 April 2012 Food premises in Thanet have been praised at a celebration event today (Wednesday 25 April) for achieving excellent standards of food hygiene as part of a new national scheme. http://www.thanet.gov.uk/news/latest_press_releases/food_hygiene_rating_scheme.aspx http://www.thanet.gov.uk/news/latest_press_releases/food_hygiene_rating_scheme.aspx 25 April 2012 Full Council last night (Thursday 19 April) agreed that the Council would keep an improved Petitions Scheme despite the Localism Act 2011 repealing the requirement. http://www.thanet.gov.uk/news/latest_press_releases/improved_petition_scheme.aspx http://www.thanet.gov.uk/news/latest_press_releases/improved_petition_scheme.aspx 20 April 2012 An action plan which sets out how Thanet Community Safety Partnership aims to tackle crime in the area has been backed by Thanet District Council. http://www.thanet.gov.uk/news/latest_press_releases/priorities_to_tackle_crime.aspx http://www.thanet.gov.uk/news/latest_press_releases/priorities_to_tackle_crime.aspx 20 April 2012 Thanet District Council is the first local authority in Kent to officially support the Government’s proposals to enable same-sex civil marriage. http://www.thanet.gov.uk/news/latest_press_releases/equal_civil_marriage.aspx http://www.thanet.gov.uk/news/latest_press_releases/equal_civil_marriage.aspx 20 April 2012 Proposals to introduce fairer parking charges have been given the go ahead by Thanet District Council. http://www.thanet.gov.uk/news/latest_press_releases/new_parking_charges.aspx http://www.thanet.gov.uk/news/latest_press_releases/new_parking_charges.aspx 20 April 2012 This week (Monday 16 April) marks the anniversary of an incredible first year for Turner Contemporary in Margate. http://www.thanet.gov.uk/news/latest_press_releases/turner_contemporary_birthday.aspx http://www.thanet.gov.uk/news/latest_press_releases/turner_contemporary_birthday.aspx 17 April 2012 A new lease has been signed today (Friday 13 April), between Thanet District Council and the Steam Museum Trust, which will see the Maritime Museum in Ramsgate re-open in May. http://www.thanet.gov.uk/news/latest_press_releases/maritime_museum_to_re-open.aspx http://www.thanet.gov.uk/news/latest_press_releases/maritime_museum_to_re-open.aspx 13 April 2012 A council employee has donated £750 to the Kent Air Ambulance. http://www.thanet.gov.uk/news/latest_press_releases/employees_charity_donation.aspx http://www.thanet.gov.uk/news/latest_press_releases/employees_charity_donation.aspx 13 April 2012 The Engage Easter Blast takes place Wednesday 11 April 2012, packed with free activities this Easter holiday at Ellington Park, Ramsgate from 1.00 pm to 5.00 pm. http://www.thanet.gov.uk/news/latest_press_releases/easter_blast_event.aspx http://www.thanet.gov.uk/news/latest_press_releases/easter_blast_event.aspx 04 April 2012 An English boxing champion has been inspiring pupils in Ramsgate as part of the council’s Sport 4 NRG programme. http://www.thanet.gov.uk/news/latest_press_releases/boxing_champion_visit.aspx http://www.thanet.gov.uk/news/latest_press_releases/boxing_champion_visit.aspx 03 April 2012 Community and voluntary groups across Thanet can now apply for sponsorship for events they are planning to hold. http://www.thanet.gov.uk/news/latest_press_releases/events_sponsorship.aspx http://www.thanet.gov.uk/news/latest_press_releases/events_sponsorship.aspx 03 April 2012 A major new document, setting out what the council aims to achieve over the next four years, has been described as “truly inclusive”, involving all the parties on the council. http://www.thanet.gov.uk/news/latest_press_releases/corporate_plan.aspx http://www.thanet.gov.uk/news/latest_press_releases/corporate_plan.aspx 30 March 2012