New Council Leader elected for Thanet District Council

At the Extraordinary Council meeting which took place on Thursday 10 October, Cllr Rick Everitt was elected as leader of Thanet District Council.

Cllr Everitt leads the Labour group which has 20 members. Cllr Helen Whitehead has been appointed as Deputy Leader of the Council.

Details of the Cabinet will be announced in due course. Cllr Everitt will lead the council until the next elections which take place in May 2023.

Statement is from Leader of Council — Cllr Rick Everitt, Council Leader and Cabinet Member for Port and Harbour

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COMMUNITY

New Youth Employment and Skills Hub to open in Broadstairs

A new Youth Employment and Skills Hub will be officially opened at Nelson College London, Northwood Road, Broadstairs CT10 2RZ, providing young people with access to training, career support, and direct pathways into employment.

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UNCATEGORISED

Helping nature take root: public consultation on draft Thanet Biodiversity Strategy

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BEACHES

Blue Flags for the best of Thanet’s beaches

Thanet’s beaches have been awarded four Blue Flags and twelve Seaside Awards.

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