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A new Test and Trace discretionary funding scheme to support residents in Thanet on low incomes, who don’t qualify for the mandatory support payments, is now available.

“This October council meeting completes one year of the current administration. The circumstances have probably been the most testing that Thanet District Council has faced, with the last seven months dominated by issues arising from the Covid-19 pandemic.

Last month local residents, community groups and businesses were given the chance to have their say on what will help Margate grow and potentially access up to £25m worth of investment as part of the governments £3.6bn Towns Fund initiative.

The opportunity for interested members of the public to comment on the feasibility study for Ramsgate Port and Harbour has been extended to Friday 18 December 2020.

Engagement matters Community engagement is at the heart of the Town Deal process. The Government wants to see that the Town Investment Plan has a vision and priorities that have been shaped by both the evidence base and the community. 

30 minutes free parking with the purchase of a valid ticket is currently being provided in Birchington High Street as part of a four week trial. 

Thanet District Council has become one of the first local authorities in England to add its support to the call for a Community Wealth Fund, a new independent endowment to invest in the most ‘left behind’ neighbourhoods in the country.

“This is the second leader’s report that I have posted online in advance of the council meeting for which it is intended, and I am grateful to those members and others for their feedback on that practice, which generally seemed well received.

Thanet District Council and Friends of Ellington Park have appointed specialists Lost Art Limited to refurbish the 110-year-old MacFarlane bandstand in Ellington Park, Ramsgate.

Local residents and businesses are being given the chance to have a say on what will help Margate grow and potentially access millions of pounds of investment.