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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HOUSING

Foy House redevelopment project completed

Thanet District Council is delighted that the redevelopment of Foy House on Margate High Street is now complete.

19 Jan 2023

ENVIRONMENTAL

Cabinet to discuss proposal to introduce PSPO to tackle litter and anti-social behaviour in Athelstan and Ethelbert Roads in Margate

Cabinet will discuss plans to introduce a Public Space Protection Order (PSPO) on Athelstan and Ethelbert Roads at a meeting on Thursday 26 January. The aim of the PSPO is to reduce the amount of litter and rubbish on these streets, as well as address other anti-social behaviour (ASB) including noise nuisance. This forms part […]

18 Jan 2023

CORPORATE

Council budget for 2023-24 to be considered by Cabinet

Proposals for the council budget for the coming financial year – April 2023 to March 2024 – will be considered by Cabinet members at a meeting taking place on Thursday 12 January 2023.

5 Jan 2023