Leader’s blog – Local Matters – November 2021

The latest installment of Local Matters is now available. Find out more about the work of council Leader, Cllr Ash Ashbee. The short slideshow features photos and information about recent visits and news happening across the district.

We hope this helps you to feel more closely connected to the council and the work we do.

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UNCATEGORISED

Ramsgate Neighbourhood Board commits £535,000 grant to secure future of Pie Factory Music’s home in the Ramsgate Youth Centre

The Ramsgate Neighbourhood Board has met today (Friday 12 December 2025) and has agreed to award a £535,000 capital grant from the government’s Pride in Place Programme (PiPP) to Pie Factory Music.

12 Dec 2025

High-angle aerial shot of the Port of Ramsgate, featuring a town on white cliffs, a marina full of boats, and a commercial port area with trucks enclosed by a sea wall.

COUNCIL AND DEMOCRACY

Cabinet to consider strategic plan for Port of Ramsgate future

Cabinet members at Thanet District Council are to consider the future direction of the Port of Ramsgate, at a meeting on Thursday 18 December.

10 Dec 2025

PARKING & ROADS

Council seeks views on new residential parking policy

Thanet District Council is inviting residents and businesses to share their feedback on proposals for managing on-street parking in residential areas. The draft Residential Parking Policy has been developed to provide a clear and consistent framework for introducing, changing, and removing existing parking restrictions. It applies to all publicly-owned residential streets, outside the main town […]

9 Dec 2025