“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
This year, Thanet District Council is considering making some changes to its existing Council Tax Support scheme. The public are invited to share their views on the changes by completing a brief survey before Monday 31 October 2022.
A new owner has been selected to take ownership of the Granville Theatre in Ramsgate and we have initiated the legal process to progress the sale through to completion.
Thanet District Council is hosting a series of eco days as a part of the national Great Big Green Week (Saturday 24 September – Saturday 2 October)