The following statement is issued on behalf of the Council Leader, Councillor Ash Ashbee.
“Tim Willis was suspended by the Council in August 2019. This should not have happened and on behalf of Thanet District Council, I apologise to him for that. The Council’s General Purposes Committee subsequently unanimously dismissed all allegations against Tim Willis. He leaves the employment of the Council with a spotless employment record, and I would like to thank him for his service.”
Thanet District Council has brought a successful prosecution against a Private Hire Taxi Operator and Driver, following hearings in Margate Magistrates Court on Wednesday 26 April.
Statement updated – Friday 26 May 2023 We have been notified today by the GMB Union that proposed strike action from Tuesday 30 May has been suspended. This is to allow talks to take place.
The chamber at Thanet District Council hosted the Annual Council meeting on Thursday 18 May 2023. As the first meeting of the Council since the recent May elections, business was concentrated on formally appointing the Leader and Deputy Leader and creating committees for the forthcoming Council year.