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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.
The council has received the Inspectors’ Report following the Examination of its Local Plan last year. The Report concludes that the Thanet Local Plan, with a number of modifications which were consulted on in December last year, meets the criteria for ‘soundness’.
Kent residents are being reminded to avoid unnecessary travel to coastal areas and other popular open spaces this weekend as efforts continue to curb the spread of Covid-19.