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The Leader of Thanet District Council has confirmed that the council continues to have major concerns about the use of the Manston Airport site as a holding area for up to 4,000 lorries bound for the continent from January 2021.

Three new COVID-19 Ambassadors are being introduced from today (Tuesday 24 November) to ensure Thanet’s businesses follow regulations.

Dog Public Spaces Protection Order 2020 amendments In October 2020, Thanet District Council took the decision to extend its existing Public Space Protection Order (PSPO) for dog fouling, exclusion and dog control.

Thanet District Council has today launched an online application form and is urging eligible local businesses that have been impacted by the national lockdown, to submit their details

Following community and stakeholder engagement, and the ongoing work of the Margate Town Deal People’s Panel, the overall vision and identity of the Town Investment Plan has been agreed:

The Thanet Winter Shelter opens its doors on Monday 23 November in one multi-purpose location, giving rough sleepers access to a shelter that’s open 24 hours a day.

“Although we have been in a slightly better position than the national picture, this is no longer the case. The fact is that the number of cases in Thanet has risen sharply since mid-October and we need to take action to respond as a community.

On Thursday 19 November, Cabinet members are set to discuss a proposed budget strategy to ensure the council delivers a balanced budget in the next financial year (April 2021 – March 2022).

10 of the 20 facilities across the district to remain open.

At the start of the second English lockdown (Thursday 5 November 2020), local businesses who have been ordered to close for four weeks may be eligible for a government grant of up to £3,000.