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Public speaking at Council meetings
Ask a question to the 15th July Council Meeting
Please make sure you have read through the guidance below before submitting your question.
A question can also be posted to: the Committee Services Manager, Council Offices, PO Box 9, Cecil Street, Margate, Kent CT10 1XZ
Members of the press and residents of Thanet can ask questions at ordinary meetings of Council; the exceptions being the annual council meeting, the annual budget-setting meeting (usually at the beginning of February) and extraordinary meetings.
A question must be submitted by the person who will ask the question at the Council meeting and not someone else on the questioner’s behalf. You can submit a question by clicking on the date of the meeting in the table below.
Upcoming meetings and dates by which your questions should be submitted
The Committee Services Manager must receive your question at least five full working days before the date of the meeting. Saturdays and Sundays and bank holidays do not count as ‘working days’.
| Date of ordinary meeting of council | Time by which your question should be received |
|---|---|
| Thursday, 13 May 2021 | Annual Council, no opportunity for questions. |
| Thursday, 15 July 2021 | 5.30pm, Wednesday, 7 July 2021 |
| Thursday, 9 September 2021 | 5.30pm, Wednesday 1 September 2021 |
Further information
Summary of questions to be asked at the Council meeting of 25 March 2021.
Questions from Councillors
Question from Cllr Wing to Cllr Albon
Will Jet ski users leaving and entering Ramsgate Harbour be required to follow all Ramsgate Port and Harbour all maritime rules and regulations and byelaws as detailed in all associated TDC documentation and on the Port of Ramsgate, Royal Harbour Marine website?
Response:
To be added following the meeting.
Question from Cllr Pugh to the Leader
With the announcement by central Government that the Margate Town Deal has been awarded £22.2million of funding to support Margate’s long term economic growth and well being – how will this Council ensure that this transformational funding truly benefits residents of Margate and the surrounding area?
Response:
To be added following the meeting.
Question from Cllr Fellows to Cllr Albon
Will the leader commit tonight to reopening the toilets in Birchington village and also commit to helping our unique ‘high street’ in Birchington by offering the same parking scheme that we had up until Christmas, which our small businesses state was a real boost after the last lockdown.
Response:
To be added following the meeting.
Question from Cllr Towning to Cllr Albon
How will enforcement be carried out to restrict BBQs, prohibit alcohol consumption in public areas, deal with antisocial behaviour, litter, illegal parking across driveways, overnight parking and all night beach parties. how does the Council propose to patrol our open spaces.
Response:
To be added following the meeting.
Questions from Members of the Public
Question from Mr Dickman to the Leader
As Thanet is recognised as an area of high deprivation, which is likely to be exacerbated by the aftermath of Covid 19; should TDC be reassessing the Housing Policy?
Rather than building large developments on arable land, would it be more appropriate to concentrate on smaller projects providing affordable/appropriate housing?
Response:
To be added following the meeting.
Question from Mr Knibb to Cllr Albon
What is being done to combat the scourge of dog manure in Thanet ?
Response:
To be added following the meeting.
Question from Ms Kirby to Cllr Albon
Ramsgate is a lovely town but the rubbish is a nightmare. There are lots of groups out picking up litter voluntarily in the community, but unfortunately it’s not enough. Are there any plans to employ more staff to help keep our streets clean and tidy?
Response:
To be added following the meeting.
Question from Ms Austin to Cllr Albon
18th March was Global Recycling Day. Thanet’s recycling rates are poor; many residents have no doorstep collection and public facilities are extremely limited.
In light of TDC’s Climate Emergency declaration, how do you plan to improve our recycling rates and facilities, and what targets are you setting to achieve this?
Response:
To be added following the meeting.
Question from Ms Wells to the Leader
In light of TDC declaration of climate Emergency will The council now review brownfield sites such as 13 hectares In All Saints Avenue that have been identified for industrial building in the local plan rather than residential or mixed use and so prevent the loss of Thanet’s prime agricultural land.
Response:
To be added following the meeting.
Question from Mr Bridges to Cllr Albon
Can you make it a priority for all public toilets in Broadstairs to be Open from 12th April? This is going to be a busy year for tourism and we need all of these facilities open.
Response:
To be added following the meeting.
Permalink- You must give your name and address. Your address will only be used to identify that you are a Thanet resident entitled to ask a question at a council meeting.
- Your question must not be more than fifty words.
- You must give the name of the Cabinet Member your question is for. To find out which Cabinet Member you should ask, please click on cabinet posts.
- Please check the summary of questions asked at past meetings via the link below to make sure your question or a similar question has not been asked within the last 6 months.
- Please view Speaking at Council meetings – Frequently Asked Questions for more information
You can ask the question yourself at the meeting (currently virtually) or you can nominate someone to ask the question on your behalf. This can either be someone you know or you can ask a member of the Democratic Services team.
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