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Reports of suspected palm oil deposits on Thanet’s beaches have been received this week and the council is alerting people to its potential dangers and erecting warning notices in those areas affected.
These unknown white lumpy substances have been occurring more frequently following winter storms over the last couple of years, and may be better described as ‘mineral and vegetable oils’ – as palm oil is only one type.
“When the temperatures are this hot people always flock to the beaches and we’re lucky to have such beautiful bathing spots. However, some people seem to have forgotten that we are still in the middle of a pandemic.
A total of 193 businesses based in Thanet will each receive a payment of £7,500 this week under the Discretionary Grant scheme.