Turner Prize 2019
“This is an amazing moment for Thanet. The district has one of the most vibrant art scenes in the UK and hosting this prestigious prize strengthens Margate’s reputation as a cultural powerhouse.
J.M.W Turner was a regular visitor, producing a number of works of Margate and declaring that the skies over Thanet are the loveliest in all Europe so it really feels like the Prize is ‘coming home’.”
Leader, Cllr Bob Bayford
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Thanet District Council is inviting residents, businesses and local communities to help shape the future of the district as work begins on a new Local Plan. The public scoping consultation has now launched marking the early stage of preparing the document under new national planning rules. The Local Plan will guide how Thanet grows over […]
The prospective buyer of the former depot, adjacent to Pierremont Park in Broadstairs, has notified the council of their decision to withdraw from the sale.
The annual Heritage Open Days festival returns to Thanet from Friday 11 to Sunday 20 September 2026. It offers residents and visitors an opportunity to explore Thanet’s rich local heritage, hidden gems and historic landmarks, some of which are not normally open to the public. All events are free of charge.