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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COMMUNITY

Growing our own – the T-Level success story

You may have heard the term ‘T-Levels’ mentioned recently, perhaps by a grandchild or a neighbour’s teenager, and wondered what they actually are.

2 Apr 2026

A sunny day at Margate harbour with people sitting on steps, Turner Contemporary in the background, and a sailboat.

REGENERATION & DEVELOPMENT

Thanet District Council to submit Margate bid for UK Town of Culture 2028

Margate is to be put forward for consideration as the first ever UK Town of Culture.

26 Mar 2026

Promotional graphic for The Teenage Market at Turner, Margate, featuring a sunny coastal view of the art gallery.

REGENERATION & DEVELOPMENT

Building business: how the Teenage Market is empowering Thanet’s youth

On Saturday 4 April 2026, Thanet will host the first Teenage Market of 2026. The event is happening between 10am and 5pm at Turner Contemporary, Margate CT9 1HG.

24 Mar 2026