Cllr John Worrow steps down from council

Councillor John Worrow resigned as a councillor for Garlinge Ward on Monday 1 September 2025.

As a result of his resignation, a vacancy is automatically created and Full Council does not need to declare the vacancy.

A Notice of Vacancy is displayed at the council office in Cecil Street, Margate and on the council’s website. Once a Request for Election has been received from two registered electors from Garlinge Ward, a by-election must be held within 35 working days.

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Image of Polly Billington at the Green Campus event in Ramsgate.

REGENERATION & DEVELOPMENT

Green energy forum highlights new employment and innovation opportunities for Ramsgate

More than 60 leaders from industry, government, education and the local community gathered at the Port of Ramsgate on Thursday 10 September to explore how Thanet can benefit from growth in green energy and maritime innovation.

25 Sep 2026

Exterior view of a newly built white modern extension connected to a period yellow-brick building. A sloping accessibility ramp with black metal railings runs alongside a small flight of steps, both with dark railings, leading up to an open sliding glass entrance door under a dark canopy.

HOUSING

New Thanet RISE Hub welcomes its first clients

The first clients have moved into Thanet District Council’s brand new RISE Hub in Grosvenor Place, Margate.

18 Sep 2026

ENVIRONMENTAL

Advice against bathing at Thanet beaches

Update: Wednesday 9 September 9.20am The pollution risk warning from the Environment Agency has now been lifted, so signs advising members of the public against bathing or entering the sea, are being removed today at West Bay, Westgate and Fulsam Rock, Margate.

8 Sep 2026