Fake Instagram account
The Instagram account @thanetdistrictcouncil is a fake account, impersonating the official Thanet District Council account.
The fake account has been reported to Instagram/Meta. Additional reports by members of the public can help to strengthen our cause.
The account is not affiliated with, or managed by, Thanet District Council. For verified news and official updates, please follow our official channels:
Instagram: @officialthanetcouncil
Facebook: Thanet District Council
LinkedIn: Thanet District Council
Official Website: thanet.gov.uk
Efforts to secure verification for the official account are ongoing, although there is currently a waiting list for this.
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Increased resources to support the council’s waste and recycling service are now in place. This follows disruption to collections for some residents since the introduction of new recycling services for 27,000 Thanet households. These changes were introduced in response to new national Simpler Recycling requirements by the government.
Proposals to set up a brand-new town council for Margate were agreed by Councillors at an Extraordinary Council meeting held on Thursday 18 June 2026.
It’s been a busy few weeks for our Community Safety and Enforcement teams. From ensuring accessible parking stays fair, to safely removing potential weapons from our streets, officers have been working hard alongside Kent Police to keep Thanet safe and welcoming for everyone.