Update on missed bins

We are aware that some bin collections were missed over the festive period. Crews have been out completing recollections and we will endeavour to collect the remainder of these as soon as possible. If your collection was missed please leave your bins/bags out to be picked up by our crews.

We would like to apologise for any inconvenience a missed collection has caused. Your scheduled weekly collection will take place as normal.

If you are unsure what is due to be collected on your next collection day please check: https://www.thanet.gov.uk/online-services/your-collection-day/

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REGENERATION & DEVELOPMENT

The Teenage Market is back in Margate with a festive twist!

On Saturday 29 November 2025, Thanet will host a Festive Teenage Market. The event is happening between 11am and 4pm at The Centre, Margate (in front of Peacocks).

6 Nov 2025

Orange background a dark haired young woman smiling and a toddler with curly hair Left hand side image of two people a black and white text on the right hand side: YOUR COUNCILS, CHANGE IS COMING... In smaller writing below it says The government wants us to deliver your services differently In a black box in white text it says Learn more and kentcouncilleaders.org.uk

COUNCIL AND DEMOCRACY

Kent councils reveal draft business cases for new unitary councils

Councils from across Kent and Medway have today (Wednesday 5 November) published a series of draft business cases to help inform the next steps in the government’s biggest shake up of local councils in 50 years.

5 Nov 2025

Fallen leaves, with the text reading leafing bins, district-wide

WASTE & RECYCLING

Thanet District Council relaunches popular leafing bin scheme for a cleaner, greener autumn

Thanet District Council is delighted to announce the return of its successful leafing bin scheme this autumn.

31 Oct 2025