Independent Monitoring Officer Update

The council previously announced the appointment of an Independent Monitoring Officer, in line with the statutory recommendations to help the council improve governance.

Due to unforeseen circumstances, the Monitoring Officer who initially agreed to do the work is unable to take on the role. As such, the council can confirm that Quentin Baker, Director of Law and Governance for Hertfordshire County Council has been appointed to the position.

Mr Baker started in the role on Wednesday 8 December 2021.

Progress against the statutory recommendations will be shared regularly with the General Purposes Committee and Full Council.

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REGENERATION & DEVELOPMENT

Council invites residents to give feedback on plans for the Theatre Royal in Margate

Thanet District Council has launched a programme of public engagement, to share plans for the ambitious project to restore and reinvigorate the Theatre Royal in Margate. Members of the public and stakeholders were invited to attend a drop-in event, on Thursday 7 December at the Theatre Royal in Addington Street, Margate, at the start of […]

8 Dec 2023

UNCATEGORISED

Council announces plans to review parking in Thanet

Thanet District Council is excited to announce that Ethos Consultants, highway and transportation specialists, have been appointed to prepare a strategic review of parking across the district.

7 Dec 2023

PLANNING & LAND

Council Leader raises questions on plans for migrant centre at Manston

The Leader of Thanet District Council, Cllr Rick Everitt, has called for the Home Office to be open with the public over its plans for the migrant processing centre at Manston.

7 Dec 2023