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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HOUSING

Cabinet to review £1.19m funding to provide accommodation for refugee families

Thanet District Council has been allocated £1.19m of government funding through the Local Authority Housing Fund (LAHF). The objective of the fund is to support accommodation for refugee families from Ukraine and Afghanistan.

7 Jun 2023

REGENERATION & DEVELOPMENT

Cabinet to consider plans for UK Shared Prosperity Fund

Thanet District Council has been allocated £1.15 million of government funding through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF). This fund forms part of the wider Levelling Up agenda and is intended to reduce inequalities between communities.

7 Jun 2023

LICENSING

Council brings successful prosecution of unlicensed taxi operation

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.

31 May 2023