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“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
A Margate Town Deal Board is being set up by the council, to design and deliver an economic growth strategy for the town. This Board is part of the Government’s programme of funding for towns.
Haeckels Limited was given a one-off licence for a community sauna to be on Margate Main Sands from 27 September 2019 – 12 January 2020. The license was agreed by all parties on 26 September 2019 to run alongside the Turner Prize.