Vattenfall, operators of the world’s largest offshore wind farm, off the Thanet coast, have
partnered with arts organisation Ramsgate Arts to offer a commission to local artists.
The company wants to bring art to their new flagship base in Ramsgate’s Royal harbour.
A newly-installed glass lift shaft is to be decorated, providing a beautiful addition to the
building, which will be visited by people from across the world.
Ramsgate Arts will curate the project and are inviting expressions of interest from artists
who work or live in Thanet. The area to fill is a total of 140cm x 200cm and the art can be in
any format that is sympathetic to and will work within the space and on glass. Work needs to
be completed by February 2011.
For further details, please email info@ramsgatearts.org or call Suzy Humphries on 07939
542990 for an informal chat.
Thursday, 25 November 2010
Wednesday, 24 November 2010
TACKLING NOISY NEIGHBOURS
Noisy neighbours have been told to turn down the volume by council and police officers, as part of a new initiative.
The noise nuisance car is a police vehicle that’s been used by the council’s Community Safety Officers and Police Community Support Officers in a joint initiative. They respond to complaints about problems with noise, such as loud music, DIY noise, house and car alarms, that come into the council’s out of hours service and the police control room.
The scheme was tried out for two weeks during the summer and dealt with 73 noise related calls during that time. Alarms were re-set, advice was offered and verbal warnings were issued. In only one case did the team have to issue a Noise Abatement Notice.
It went out again over the Halloween and Bonfire Night period, joining forces with Kent County Council’s Trading Standards team and Kent Fire and Rescue Service. Together, they carried out inspections of shops that were selling fireworks. Along with this work, the car responded to 17 noise complaints at homes across Thanet and dealt with an additional 51 calls about anti-social behaviour.
Cllr. Chris Wells, Cabinet Member for Community Services, said: “Even though the noise car has only been out for a period of a few weeks, it’s already had a great response from the community. People have been very pleased to see a combined and immediate response to their noise concerns. It’s always easier to tackle problems during the time when the noise is being made and some of those making the noise have been genuinely sorry for the problem they’ve created.”
The noise car patrols from 4pm to midnight from Mondays to Thursdays, and between 6pm and 2am from Fridays to Sundays, during busy times of the year.
The noise nuisance car is a police vehicle that’s been used by the council’s Community Safety Officers and Police Community Support Officers in a joint initiative. They respond to complaints about problems with noise, such as loud music, DIY noise, house and car alarms, that come into the council’s out of hours service and the police control room.
The scheme was tried out for two weeks during the summer and dealt with 73 noise related calls during that time. Alarms were re-set, advice was offered and verbal warnings were issued. In only one case did the team have to issue a Noise Abatement Notice.
It went out again over the Halloween and Bonfire Night period, joining forces with Kent County Council’s Trading Standards team and Kent Fire and Rescue Service. Together, they carried out inspections of shops that were selling fireworks. Along with this work, the car responded to 17 noise complaints at homes across Thanet and dealt with an additional 51 calls about anti-social behaviour.
Cllr. Chris Wells, Cabinet Member for Community Services, said: “Even though the noise car has only been out for a period of a few weeks, it’s already had a great response from the community. People have been very pleased to see a combined and immediate response to their noise concerns. It’s always easier to tackle problems during the time when the noise is being made and some of those making the noise have been genuinely sorry for the problem they’ve created.”
The noise car patrols from 4pm to midnight from Mondays to Thursdays, and between 6pm and 2am from Fridays to Sundays, during busy times of the year.
NEW YEAR, NEW YOU
Do you want to make a change to your life and keep to the New Year’s resolutions you make for 2011?
If you said yes to either or both, then visit Thanet’s Gateway Plus this December, as they launch their New Year, New You campaign. It gets underway on Wednesday 1 December, with a range of health advisors on hand at the Gateway between 10am and 4pm. The scheme is a partnership between the Gateway, the NHS Health Trainers and other health and training providers.
There will be a variety of events going on throughout the day, including free fitness tests by Thanet Leisureforce. The day is completely free and you can drop in at any point. Other partners who will be available to give advice include the British Red Cross, Disability Drop in Centre, Stop Smoking Service, Carer’s Support, NHS Fit for Work, National Blood Service, SES Tutors and SET Training.
Gateway Manager, Stephen Meades, said: “The list of partners attending our New Year, New You event is growing all the time, so if you have any health concerns or want to gain some new skills, our partners will be able to offer you the support and guidance you need to make that change for 2011. If you can’t make it on Wednesday 1 December, don’t worry. Applications to join the Health Trainer programme can be made by either visiting Thanet’s Gateway Plus or by calling 08458 247 202.”
The NHS Health Trainers offer free and confidential support to help you make positive and healthy changes to your life. You can see a Health Trainer for up to six sessions to help encourage and motivate you and they can help develop your own skills to manage your health in the future. They can also help you access other health services, such as emotional wellbeing, exercise and healthy eating, sexual health concerns and stop smoking advice.
More details of New Year, New You can be found on the Gateway’s website at www.thanet.gov.uk/gateway
Thanet’s Gateway Plus is located in Cecil Street, Margate, and is home to both Thanet District Council services and libraries and archives from Kent County Council. The Gateway works with 25 partner agencies to deliver a full programme of Gateway services. The Gateway is open from 9.00 am to 6.00 pm on weekdays, with late night opening until 8.00 pm on Thursdays and is also open on Saturdays from 9.00 am to 5.00 pm.
If you said yes to either or both, then visit Thanet’s Gateway Plus this December, as they launch their New Year, New You campaign. It gets underway on Wednesday 1 December, with a range of health advisors on hand at the Gateway between 10am and 4pm. The scheme is a partnership between the Gateway, the NHS Health Trainers and other health and training providers.
There will be a variety of events going on throughout the day, including free fitness tests by Thanet Leisureforce. The day is completely free and you can drop in at any point. Other partners who will be available to give advice include the British Red Cross, Disability Drop in Centre, Stop Smoking Service, Carer’s Support, NHS Fit for Work, National Blood Service, SES Tutors and SET Training.
Gateway Manager, Stephen Meades, said: “The list of partners attending our New Year, New You event is growing all the time, so if you have any health concerns or want to gain some new skills, our partners will be able to offer you the support and guidance you need to make that change for 2011. If you can’t make it on Wednesday 1 December, don’t worry. Applications to join the Health Trainer programme can be made by either visiting Thanet’s Gateway Plus or by calling 08458 247 202.”
The NHS Health Trainers offer free and confidential support to help you make positive and healthy changes to your life. You can see a Health Trainer for up to six sessions to help encourage and motivate you and they can help develop your own skills to manage your health in the future. They can also help you access other health services, such as emotional wellbeing, exercise and healthy eating, sexual health concerns and stop smoking advice.
More details of New Year, New You can be found on the Gateway’s website at www.thanet.gov.uk/gateway
Thanet’s Gateway Plus is located in Cecil Street, Margate, and is home to both Thanet District Council services and libraries and archives from Kent County Council. The Gateway works with 25 partner agencies to deliver a full programme of Gateway services. The Gateway is open from 9.00 am to 6.00 pm on weekdays, with late night opening until 8.00 pm on Thursdays and is also open on Saturdays from 9.00 am to 5.00 pm.
TUDOR CHRISTMAS RETURNS TO MARGATE
A festive Tudor Christmas is returning to Margate this year, with the opening of the town’s Tudor House during the festive season.
The house, in King Street, will be throwing open its doors to the public over the weekends of Saturday 4 and Sunday 5 December and Saturday 11 and Sunday 12 December, between midday and 4pm on each day. The event has been organised by Thanet District Council, with funding from the Big Lottery and European money from the Interreg 2 Seas Project.
It will be scented with oranges, rosemary and will be decked out in the traditional native greenery from the Tudor period. The parlour will play host to ‘Feast for a Farmer’, while upstairs, visitors will be able to see 12 fantastic costumes from the Tudor Tailor, spanning the reigns of Henry VIII and Elizabeth I, all hand-made and historically accurate.
Each day brings different entertainment, with story-teller Frankie Jordan from the Tom Thumb Theatre, spinning some wonderful winter tales on the Saturdays, while the Theatre of the Small will be providing model theatre, poetry and music on the Sundays.
Cllr. Martin Wise, Cabinet Member for Environmental Services, said: “It’s lovely to be able to welcome back the traditional Tudor Christmas to Margate. It’s a popular event, which brings to life one of the town’s most unusual buildings. We know it’s been a popular attraction in previous years and we look forward to welcoming people again this year to step back in time 500 years.”
The house, in King Street, will be throwing open its doors to the public over the weekends of Saturday 4 and Sunday 5 December and Saturday 11 and Sunday 12 December, between midday and 4pm on each day. The event has been organised by Thanet District Council, with funding from the Big Lottery and European money from the Interreg 2 Seas Project.
It will be scented with oranges, rosemary and will be decked out in the traditional native greenery from the Tudor period. The parlour will play host to ‘Feast for a Farmer’, while upstairs, visitors will be able to see 12 fantastic costumes from the Tudor Tailor, spanning the reigns of Henry VIII and Elizabeth I, all hand-made and historically accurate.
Each day brings different entertainment, with story-teller Frankie Jordan from the Tom Thumb Theatre, spinning some wonderful winter tales on the Saturdays, while the Theatre of the Small will be providing model theatre, poetry and music on the Sundays.
Cllr. Martin Wise, Cabinet Member for Environmental Services, said: “It’s lovely to be able to welcome back the traditional Tudor Christmas to Margate. It’s a popular event, which brings to life one of the town’s most unusual buildings. We know it’s been a popular attraction in previous years and we look forward to welcoming people again this year to step back in time 500 years.”
Monday, 22 November 2010
Last weeks planning applications
The TDC planning website is one of the most bizarre websites I have ever come across in as much as the web addresses of the pages on it change after a few hours so you can’t publish links to them. If you want to look at any of the applications you need to go to the site and enter the application reference in the search box, this link takes you to the site http://www.ukplanning.com/thanet
17 Nov 2010
F/TH/10/0931
47 LANTHORNE ROAD, BROADSTAIRS, CT10 3NA
current
17 Nov 2010
F/TH/10/0946
ST LAWRENCE COLLEGE, COLLEGE ROAD, RAMSGATE, CT11 7AF
current
17 Nov 2010
F/TH/10/0948
19-27 HIGH STREET, ST LAWRENCE, RAMSGATE, CT11 0QW
current
17 Nov 2010
F/TH/10/0959
KIDEASE NURSERY, QUEEN ELIZABETH THE QUEEN MOTHER OSPITAL, COLLEGE ROAD, MARGATE, CT9 4AN
current
17 Nov 2010
F/TH/10/0960
7 NURSERY GARDENS, BROADSTAIRS, CT10 3EW
current
17 Nov 2010
F/TH/10/0965
36 GREENFIELD ROAD, RAMSGATE, CT12 6TX
current
17 Nov 2010
F/TH/10/0968
1 TOTHILL STREET, MINSTER, RAMSGATE, CT12 4AG
current
17 Nov 2010
L/TH/10/0932
CHALK GARDEN, THE LENGTH, ST NICHOLAS AT WADE, BIRCHINGTON, CT7 0PJ
current
17 Nov 2010
L/TH/10/0947
ST LAWRENCE COLLEGE, COLLEGE ROAD, RAMSGATE, CT11 7AF
current
15 Nov 2010
F/TH/10/0904
FLAT 6,60 EDGAR ROAD, MARGATE, CT92EQ
current
15 Nov 2010
F/TH/10/0920
DANE VALLEY ALLOTMENTS, ST PETERS FOOTPATH, MARGATE
current
15 Nov 2010
F/TH/10/0943
BAPTIST CHAPEL, ETHELBERT ROAD, MARGATE, CT9 1SB
current
15 Nov 2010
F/TH/10/0949
2 WALMSLEY ROAD, BROADSTAIRS, CT10 2BH
current
15 Nov 2010
F/TH/10/0953
4 EASTERN ESPLANADE, MARGATE, CT9 2LB
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15 Nov 2010
F/TH/10/0958
4 BRIDLEWAY GARDENS, BROADSTAIRS, CT10 2LG
current
15 Nov 2010
L/TH/10/0944
OLD TOWN HALL, MARKET PLACE, MARGATE
current
17 Nov 2010
F/TH/10/0931
47 LANTHORNE ROAD, BROADSTAIRS, CT10 3NA
current
17 Nov 2010
F/TH/10/0946
ST LAWRENCE COLLEGE, COLLEGE ROAD, RAMSGATE, CT11 7AF
current
17 Nov 2010
F/TH/10/0948
19-27 HIGH STREET, ST LAWRENCE, RAMSGATE, CT11 0QW
current
17 Nov 2010
F/TH/10/0959
KIDEASE NURSERY, QUEEN ELIZABETH THE QUEEN MOTHER OSPITAL, COLLEGE ROAD, MARGATE, CT9 4AN
current
17 Nov 2010
F/TH/10/0960
7 NURSERY GARDENS, BROADSTAIRS, CT10 3EW
current
17 Nov 2010
F/TH/10/0965
36 GREENFIELD ROAD, RAMSGATE, CT12 6TX
current
17 Nov 2010
F/TH/10/0968
1 TOTHILL STREET, MINSTER, RAMSGATE, CT12 4AG
current
17 Nov 2010
L/TH/10/0932
CHALK GARDEN, THE LENGTH, ST NICHOLAS AT WADE, BIRCHINGTON, CT7 0PJ
current
17 Nov 2010
L/TH/10/0947
ST LAWRENCE COLLEGE, COLLEGE ROAD, RAMSGATE, CT11 7AF
current
15 Nov 2010
F/TH/10/0904
FLAT 6,60 EDGAR ROAD, MARGATE, CT92EQ
current
15 Nov 2010
F/TH/10/0920
DANE VALLEY ALLOTMENTS, ST PETERS FOOTPATH, MARGATE
current
15 Nov 2010
F/TH/10/0943
BAPTIST CHAPEL, ETHELBERT ROAD, MARGATE, CT9 1SB
current
15 Nov 2010
F/TH/10/0949
2 WALMSLEY ROAD, BROADSTAIRS, CT10 2BH
current
15 Nov 2010
F/TH/10/0953
4 EASTERN ESPLANADE, MARGATE, CT9 2LB
current
15 Nov 2010
F/TH/10/0958
4 BRIDLEWAY GARDENS, BROADSTAIRS, CT10 2LG
current
15 Nov 2010
L/TH/10/0944
OLD TOWN HALL, MARKET PLACE, MARGATE
current
New documents published by Thanet District Council
22/11/2010 - Agenda published: Meeting of Dec 2 2010 7:00PM, Cabinet
22/11/2010 - Agenda published: Meeting of Nov 30 2010 10:00AM, Licensing Board
18/11/2010 - Minutes published: Meeting of Nov 9 2010 2:30PM, Asset Management Working Party
17/11/2010 - Meeting held: Nov 17 2010 7:00PM, Planning Committee
16/11/2010 - Meeting held: Nov 16 2010 7:00PM, Overview and Scrutiny Panel
16/11/2010 - Publication of plan: Forward Plan for period from 1 December 2010 to 1 June 2011; Cabinet
22/11/2010 - Agenda published: Meeting of Nov 30 2010 10:00AM, Licensing Board
18/11/2010 - Minutes published: Meeting of Nov 9 2010 2:30PM, Asset Management Working Party
17/11/2010 - Meeting held: Nov 17 2010 7:00PM, Planning Committee
16/11/2010 - Meeting held: Nov 16 2010 7:00PM, Overview and Scrutiny Panel
16/11/2010 - Publication of plan: Forward Plan for period from 1 December 2010 to 1 June 2011; Cabinet
Friday, 19 November 2010
CLOSING DATE NEARS FOR PHOTOGRAPHY COMPETITION
More than 40 people, from as far afield as London, have already entered the This is Margate photography competition.
The closing date for the competition is next week (Friday 26 November) and, so far, more than 80 photos have been entered into the different categories. Entries have been received from local people, but they’ve also come from further away, including entries from Bexley, London, Gillingham and Whitstable.
The competition is part of the work to get Margate ready for the opening of Turner Contemporary in April 2011, with the photos marking the start of an official library of photos of the town, which will showcase the changes happening in Margate.
The overall winner will be decided by Martin Parr, top international Magnum photographer, famous for his iconic documentary photographs. That person will win £500 worth of Shop Local First vouchers and a print of their photograph from Martin at an event on Monday 20 December.
The ‘This is Margate’ photography competition is open to anyone to enter into one of the following age categories: 1) Young person (up to 16 years old), 2) Student (proof of student status will be required) and 3) Adult (17+). The photos entered must be digital photos taken in 2010 that show Margate in the following six themes:
1. Margate’s heritage, icons and traditions e.g. buildings, personalities, food, seaside entertainment
2. A secret Margate e.g. Margate’s little known places and hidden gems
3. Active Margate e.g. watersports, cycling, walking, fishing and more
4. Natural Margate e.g. nature, coast, wildlife and ecology
5. Creative Margate e.g. what inspires arts and culture in the town
6. My Margate e.g. what’s your Margate?
There is also a separate historical part to the competition and people are encouraged to look through any old photos they may have to see if they can also be entered.
For more information visit www.thisismargate.co.uk, email thisismargate@thanet.gov.uk or call 01843 577169. The closing date is Friday 26 November.
The closing date for the competition is next week (Friday 26 November) and, so far, more than 80 photos have been entered into the different categories. Entries have been received from local people, but they’ve also come from further away, including entries from Bexley, London, Gillingham and Whitstable.
The competition is part of the work to get Margate ready for the opening of Turner Contemporary in April 2011, with the photos marking the start of an official library of photos of the town, which will showcase the changes happening in Margate.
The overall winner will be decided by Martin Parr, top international Magnum photographer, famous for his iconic documentary photographs. That person will win £500 worth of Shop Local First vouchers and a print of their photograph from Martin at an event on Monday 20 December.
The ‘This is Margate’ photography competition is open to anyone to enter into one of the following age categories: 1) Young person (up to 16 years old), 2) Student (proof of student status will be required) and 3) Adult (17+). The photos entered must be digital photos taken in 2010 that show Margate in the following six themes:
1. Margate’s heritage, icons and traditions e.g. buildings, personalities, food, seaside entertainment
2. A secret Margate e.g. Margate’s little known places and hidden gems
3. Active Margate e.g. watersports, cycling, walking, fishing and more
4. Natural Margate e.g. nature, coast, wildlife and ecology
5. Creative Margate e.g. what inspires arts and culture in the town
6. My Margate e.g. what’s your Margate?
There is also a separate historical part to the competition and people are encouraged to look through any old photos they may have to see if they can also be entered.
For more information visit www.thisismargate.co.uk, email thisismargate@thanet.gov.uk or call 01843 577169. The closing date is Friday 26 November.
HOW DO YOU WANT TO HEAR ABOUT COUNCIL SERVICES?
How do you want to find out about council services and information? That’s what local people are being asked as part of new consultation.
Leader of the Council, Cllr. Bob Bayford, said: “Times are changing and, with fewer and fewer resources, we need to make sure we’re doing things in the most effective way, providing residents with the best value for money. We must ensure that our residents can access important information about the services, benefits and advice we provide and that this is done in a clear and effective way. We have to use our limited resources the best ways possible, so it’s more important than ever for the council to understand how local people would like us to communicate with them.”
The council currently communicates with its residents in a number of different ways. This includes:
· through its website www.thanet.gov.uk
· using magazines and newsletters, such as Thanet Matters, the council’s corporate magazine and Your Say, the magazine for tenants
· through printed material, such as posters, leaflets and flyers
· using local media, such as newspapers and radio stations
· through social networking sites, such as Twitter and Facebook
A short survey is now available for people to complete online at www.thanet.gov.uk with hard copies available from Thanet’s Gateway Plus in Margate or local libraries.
You can also request a survey by either e-mailing consultation@thanet.gov.uk or by calling 01843 577120.
The survey asks how people would like to find out about council services and information in the future, whether the council should use online services more and what people think of the council’s magazine, Thanet Matters.
All surveys must be completed and returned by Friday 17 December 2010
Leader of the Council, Cllr. Bob Bayford, said: “Times are changing and, with fewer and fewer resources, we need to make sure we’re doing things in the most effective way, providing residents with the best value for money. We must ensure that our residents can access important information about the services, benefits and advice we provide and that this is done in a clear and effective way. We have to use our limited resources the best ways possible, so it’s more important than ever for the council to understand how local people would like us to communicate with them.”
The council currently communicates with its residents in a number of different ways. This includes:
· through its website www.thanet.gov.uk
· using magazines and newsletters, such as Thanet Matters, the council’s corporate magazine and Your Say, the magazine for tenants
· through printed material, such as posters, leaflets and flyers
· using local media, such as newspapers and radio stations
· through social networking sites, such as Twitter and Facebook
A short survey is now available for people to complete online at www.thanet.gov.uk with hard copies available from Thanet’s Gateway Plus in Margate or local libraries.
You can also request a survey by either e-mailing consultation@thanet.gov.uk or by calling 01843 577120.
The survey asks how people would like to find out about council services and information in the future, whether the council should use online services more and what people think of the council’s magazine, Thanet Matters.
All surveys must be completed and returned by Friday 17 December 2010
SAVINGS PLANS UNVEILED BY COUNCIL
Plans to save more than £1 million each year by reducing staff numbers have been announced by Thanet District Council.
The move comes as the council prepares to deal with cuts from central government. These are likely to see the council’s income from the government reduced by at least a quarter over the next four years.
The plans are now out for consultation with staff and will see a reduction of around a quarter in senior management posts, together with extensive changes to the way council departments are structured.
Council Leader Cllr. Bob Bayford said: “In the current economic climate, the council is going to have to make savings. Although we don’t have the full details of the settlement from the government yet, we already know that over the next four years, we’re going to be managing with the equivalent of just three year’s money. We have to make changes now and, considering that half of our costs go on the council’s wage bills, we need to look at our current structures and ways of making those leaner. We have to ensure that the council is in the strongest possible position it can be going forward. That means having a team of dedicated staff who can work more flexibly in the future. We’re trying to protect front line workers wherever possible, so we are concentrating on reducing our management costs.”
The restructure plans are part of the savings that the council will need to make. Although no details have yet been announced of the settlement from central government, it’s thought the council may have to find cuts of as much as 16% in 2011/12. This could mean the council may need to make savings of up to £3.4 million. The remaining savings will be decided on, once the level of the council’s grant is known. This is expected to be announced in early December.
The move comes as the council prepares to deal with cuts from central government. These are likely to see the council’s income from the government reduced by at least a quarter over the next four years.
The plans are now out for consultation with staff and will see a reduction of around a quarter in senior management posts, together with extensive changes to the way council departments are structured.
Council Leader Cllr. Bob Bayford said: “In the current economic climate, the council is going to have to make savings. Although we don’t have the full details of the settlement from the government yet, we already know that over the next four years, we’re going to be managing with the equivalent of just three year’s money. We have to make changes now and, considering that half of our costs go on the council’s wage bills, we need to look at our current structures and ways of making those leaner. We have to ensure that the council is in the strongest possible position it can be going forward. That means having a team of dedicated staff who can work more flexibly in the future. We’re trying to protect front line workers wherever possible, so we are concentrating on reducing our management costs.”
The restructure plans are part of the savings that the council will need to make. Although no details have yet been announced of the settlement from central government, it’s thought the council may have to find cuts of as much as 16% in 2011/12. This could mean the council may need to make savings of up to £3.4 million. The remaining savings will be decided on, once the level of the council’s grant is known. This is expected to be announced in early December.
CHRISTMAS WASTE AND RECYCLING COLLECTIONS
Waste and recycling collections in Thanet will be continuing as normal over the Christmas and New Year period.
The council’s collection crews have agreed to work throughout the Christmas week, including the Bank Holidays, meaning that there will be no changes to the day of your collections.
Cllr. Martin Wise, Cabinet Member for Environmental Services, said: “We’re very grateful to our crews for agreeing to give up their time over Christmas and New Year to ensure that waste and recycling collections can continue as usual during this period. It means you can keep putting out your black sacks or wheeled bins on your usual day of collection, so there’s nothing to remember, except that it’s business as usual.”
If your bin or sack is due for collection:
Friday 24 December (Christmas Eve)
NO CHANGE
Monday 27 December (Bank Holiday)
NO CHANGE
Tuesday 28 December (Bank Holiday)
NO CHANGE
Wednesday 29 December
NO CHANGE
Thursday 30 December
NO CHANGE
Friday 31 December (New Year’s Eve)
NO CHANGE
Monday 3 January (Bank Holiday)
NO CHANGE
If you are due to have your black wheeled bin, which contains all your non-recyclable waste, collected during the Christmas period, please put this out as normal. Equally, if your blue recycling wheeled bin is due for collection over Christmas, then you should put this out as usual.
There will be no garden waste collections from Monday 27 December to Friday 14 January inclusive, while bulky waste collections will stop from Monday 20 December to Friday 7 January inclusive. There will be no clinical waste collections from Monday 27 December to Friday 31 December inclusive. Paper and card collections will continue as normal and for details of your day of collection, please refer to the council’s website.
If you have any questions about the arrangements over Christmas and New Year, please contact the council on 01843 577115.
The council’s collection crews have agreed to work throughout the Christmas week, including the Bank Holidays, meaning that there will be no changes to the day of your collections.
Cllr. Martin Wise, Cabinet Member for Environmental Services, said: “We’re very grateful to our crews for agreeing to give up their time over Christmas and New Year to ensure that waste and recycling collections can continue as usual during this period. It means you can keep putting out your black sacks or wheeled bins on your usual day of collection, so there’s nothing to remember, except that it’s business as usual.”
If your bin or sack is due for collection:
Friday 24 December (Christmas Eve)
NO CHANGE
Monday 27 December (Bank Holiday)
NO CHANGE
Tuesday 28 December (Bank Holiday)
NO CHANGE
Wednesday 29 December
NO CHANGE
Thursday 30 December
NO CHANGE
Friday 31 December (New Year’s Eve)
NO CHANGE
Monday 3 January (Bank Holiday)
NO CHANGE
If you are due to have your black wheeled bin, which contains all your non-recyclable waste, collected during the Christmas period, please put this out as normal. Equally, if your blue recycling wheeled bin is due for collection over Christmas, then you should put this out as usual.
There will be no garden waste collections from Monday 27 December to Friday 14 January inclusive, while bulky waste collections will stop from Monday 20 December to Friday 7 January inclusive. There will be no clinical waste collections from Monday 27 December to Friday 31 December inclusive. Paper and card collections will continue as normal and for details of your day of collection, please refer to the council’s website.
If you have any questions about the arrangements over Christmas and New Year, please contact the council on 01843 577115.
IS YOUR CHRISTMAS WISH TO KEEP YOUR HOME?
If your wish this Christmas is to keep a roof over your head, then the council’s Home Debt Help service may be able to offer a practical solution.
The service, which is funded by money from the government, aims to offer practical solutions to people having problems meeting their mortgage payments, facing the threat of having their home repossessed or who are due to be evicted due to rent arrears. They may also be able to help anyone who has recently suffered a drop in income, seen their debt rise or who are facing the risk of being made homeless.
Cllr. Chris Wells, Cabinet Member for Community Services, said: “With Christmas fast approaching, we know that there will be people in Thanet for whom the greatest gift will be ensuring they can keep a roof over their heads for the new year. That’s no exaggeration, with figures showing that the number of people on the waiting list for council or housing association homes is hitting record highs. We know the recession is hitting hard in Thanet and that’s why the Home Debt Help service was set up, to try and help some of those people who have been worst affected. If you’re suffering as a result of increased debt or lower income and you’re worried about your home, then contact us to see what practical help we can offer you.”
Amongst the help on offer is advice about how to reduce your outgoings, while maximising your income. The service can also give practical help about benefits that are available and may be able to refer you to organisations which specialise in legal services and debt advice.
If you think you could benefit from the Home Debt Help service, you can contact them on 01843 577277 or you can pop into Thanet’s Gateway Plus in Margate on Tuesdays between 9.00am and 1.00pm. You can also learn more at www.thanet.gov.uk/homedebthelp
The service, which is funded by money from the government, aims to offer practical solutions to people having problems meeting their mortgage payments, facing the threat of having their home repossessed or who are due to be evicted due to rent arrears. They may also be able to help anyone who has recently suffered a drop in income, seen their debt rise or who are facing the risk of being made homeless.
Cllr. Chris Wells, Cabinet Member for Community Services, said: “With Christmas fast approaching, we know that there will be people in Thanet for whom the greatest gift will be ensuring they can keep a roof over their heads for the new year. That’s no exaggeration, with figures showing that the number of people on the waiting list for council or housing association homes is hitting record highs. We know the recession is hitting hard in Thanet and that’s why the Home Debt Help service was set up, to try and help some of those people who have been worst affected. If you’re suffering as a result of increased debt or lower income and you’re worried about your home, then contact us to see what practical help we can offer you.”
Amongst the help on offer is advice about how to reduce your outgoings, while maximising your income. The service can also give practical help about benefits that are available and may be able to refer you to organisations which specialise in legal services and debt advice.
If you think you could benefit from the Home Debt Help service, you can contact them on 01843 577277 or you can pop into Thanet’s Gateway Plus in Margate on Tuesdays between 9.00am and 1.00pm. You can also learn more at www.thanet.gov.uk/homedebthelp
Thursday, 18 November 2010
VANDALISM HITS TOILETS IN WESTGATE
Two toilets in Westgate have suffered hundreds of pounds worth of damage in separate vandalism attacks just days apart.
In the latest incident, excrement was smeared all over the toilets at West Bay on Monday (15 November) and three toilet roll dispensers were ripped off the wall. Toilet paper was then used to block the sinks and toilets. The toilets have now re-opened.
Earlier this month, the council had to pay for repairs to the toilets at Station Road, when 15 tiles were stripped from the roof and graffiti was sprayed. The tiles were all replaced and the graffiti was covered with black anti-climbing paint. Within days, vandals started to pull more tiles off the roof again.
Cllr. Martin Wise, Cabinet Member for Environmental Services, said: “This latest set of vandalism is absolutely appalling. It’s disgusting the levels that some people will sink to. This mindless behaviour has left council taxpayers picking up the bill for hundreds of pounds of repairs and, of course, takes the toilets out of operation while they’re repaired.”
In the latest incident, excrement was smeared all over the toilets at West Bay on Monday (15 November) and three toilet roll dispensers were ripped off the wall. Toilet paper was then used to block the sinks and toilets. The toilets have now re-opened.
Earlier this month, the council had to pay for repairs to the toilets at Station Road, when 15 tiles were stripped from the roof and graffiti was sprayed. The tiles were all replaced and the graffiti was covered with black anti-climbing paint. Within days, vandals started to pull more tiles off the roof again.
Cllr. Martin Wise, Cabinet Member for Environmental Services, said: “This latest set of vandalism is absolutely appalling. It’s disgusting the levels that some people will sink to. This mindless behaviour has left council taxpayers picking up the bill for hundreds of pounds of repairs and, of course, takes the toilets out of operation while they’re repaired.”
SUCCESS FOR MILLMEAD SPORTS SESSIONS
A new outdoor evening sports session in Millmead is already attracting an average of around 20 young people each week.
Sport 4 NRG have just launched their new free NRG Street Games sessions, which take place every Wednesday from 5.30pm to 7.00pm on the multi-use games facility near the Sure Start building. Although the sessions are run after dark, Sport 4 NRG bring along their own portable, waterproof floodlights to ensure the sessions can go ahead.
They aim to keep young people between the ages of 12 and 17 safe and active, with a range of sports on offer, including street football and basketball.
Colin Rouse, from Sport 4 NRG: “We’ve had a really good response from the young people in Millmead. Considering the weather we’ve had over the last few weeks, to get this many out in the evenings, is a really good result and just goes to show how beneficial structured sessions are. The floodlights really add to the atmosphere, making it feel like a real occasion. We’ve had some cracking football matches so far, with no animosity aimed at the Sport 4 NRG staff or between the young people, who are just there to enjoy the session and have fun. With the success of these sessions, we aim to bring more activities and tasters to the area to promote a variety of sports activities.”
For more information about Sport 4NRG or for a session timetable, please visit www.thanet.gov.uk/sport or contact Sport 4 NRG on 01843 577728.
Sport 4 NRG have just launched their new free NRG Street Games sessions, which take place every Wednesday from 5.30pm to 7.00pm on the multi-use games facility near the Sure Start building. Although the sessions are run after dark, Sport 4 NRG bring along their own portable, waterproof floodlights to ensure the sessions can go ahead.
They aim to keep young people between the ages of 12 and 17 safe and active, with a range of sports on offer, including street football and basketball.
Colin Rouse, from Sport 4 NRG: “We’ve had a really good response from the young people in Millmead. Considering the weather we’ve had over the last few weeks, to get this many out in the evenings, is a really good result and just goes to show how beneficial structured sessions are. The floodlights really add to the atmosphere, making it feel like a real occasion. We’ve had some cracking football matches so far, with no animosity aimed at the Sport 4 NRG staff or between the young people, who are just there to enjoy the session and have fun. With the success of these sessions, we aim to bring more activities and tasters to the area to promote a variety of sports activities.”
For more information about Sport 4NRG or for a session timetable, please visit www.thanet.gov.uk/sport or contact Sport 4 NRG on 01843 577728.
Monday, 15 November 2010
Last weeks planning applications
The TDC planning website is one of the most bizarre websites I have ever come across in as much as the web addresses of the pages on it change after a few hours so you can’t publish links to them. If you want to look at any of the applications you need to go to the site and enter the application reference in the search box, this link takes you to the site http://www.ukplanning.com/thanet
11 Nov 2010
F/TH/10/0910
PUBLIC CONVENIENCE, BOUNDARY ROAD, RAMSGATE, CT11 7NA
current
11 Nov 2010
F/TH/10/0928
50 EPPLE BAY AVENUE, BIRCHINGTON, CT7 9HU
current
11 Nov 2010
F/TH/10/0942
28 ETHELBERT CRESCENT, MARGATE, CT9 2DU
current
10 Nov 2010
F/TH/10/0679
LAND TO THE NORTH EAST OF WESTGATE AVENUE BIRCHINGTON
current
10 Nov 2010
F/TH/10/0851
17 RHODES GARDENS BROADSTAIRS CT101BP
current
10 Nov 2010
F/TH/10/0863
43 NORTHDOWN PARK ROAD MARGATE CT92TH
current
10 Nov 2010
F/TH/10/0890
3 STONE ROAD BROADSTAIRS CT101DY
current
10 Nov 2010
F/TH/10/0905
CRUSTIES 5 HARBOUR STREET RAMSGATE CT118HA
current
10 Nov 2010
F/TH/10/0923
15 HAROLD AVENUE WESTGATE-ON-SEA CT88QU
current
10 Nov 2010
F/TH/10/0939
34 SEWELL CLOSE BIRCHINGTON CT70BP
current
10 Nov 2010
F/TH/10/0940
32 SEWELL CLOSE BIRCHINGTON CT70BP
current
10 Nov 2010
L/TH/10/0891
3 STONE ROAD BROADSTAIRS CT101DY
current
11 Nov 2010
F/TH/10/0910
PUBLIC CONVENIENCE, BOUNDARY ROAD, RAMSGATE, CT11 7NA
current
11 Nov 2010
F/TH/10/0928
50 EPPLE BAY AVENUE, BIRCHINGTON, CT7 9HU
current
11 Nov 2010
F/TH/10/0942
28 ETHELBERT CRESCENT, MARGATE, CT9 2DU
current
10 Nov 2010
F/TH/10/0679
LAND TO THE NORTH EAST OF WESTGATE AVENUE BIRCHINGTON
current
10 Nov 2010
F/TH/10/0851
17 RHODES GARDENS BROADSTAIRS CT101BP
current
10 Nov 2010
F/TH/10/0863
43 NORTHDOWN PARK ROAD MARGATE CT92TH
current
10 Nov 2010
F/TH/10/0890
3 STONE ROAD BROADSTAIRS CT101DY
current
10 Nov 2010
F/TH/10/0905
CRUSTIES 5 HARBOUR STREET RAMSGATE CT118HA
current
10 Nov 2010
F/TH/10/0923
15 HAROLD AVENUE WESTGATE-ON-SEA CT88QU
current
10 Nov 2010
F/TH/10/0939
34 SEWELL CLOSE BIRCHINGTON CT70BP
current
10 Nov 2010
F/TH/10/0940
32 SEWELL CLOSE BIRCHINGTON CT70BP
current
10 Nov 2010
L/TH/10/0891
3 STONE ROAD BROADSTAIRS CT101DY
current
New documents published by Thanet District Council
16/11/2010 - Meeting scheduled: Nov 16 2010 7:00PM, Overview and Scrutiny Panel
11/11/2010 - Meeting held: Nov 11 2010 7:00PM, Cabinet
11/11/2010 - Issue Published: Approval to Allow a New Years Eve Firework Display on the 31st December 2010 from the East Pier at Ramsgate Royal Harbour
11/11/2010 - Decision Published: Approval to Allow a New Years Eve Firework Display on the 31st December 2010 from the East Pier at Ramsgate Royal HarbourLeader of the Council and Cabinet Member for Finance and Corporate Services
11/11/2010 - Meeting held: Nov 11 2010 10:00AM, Constitutional Review Working Party
09/11/2010 - Meeting held: Nov 9 2010 2:30PM, Asset Management Working Party
08/11/2010 - Agenda published: Meeting of Nov 17 2010 7:00PM, Planning Committee
08/11/2010 - Agenda published: Meeting of Nov 16 2010 7:00PM, Overview and Scrutiny Panel
05/11/2010 - Agenda supplement published - CRWP No. 1 : CRWP No. 1: Meeting of Nov 11 2010 10:00AM, Constitutional Review Working Party
05/11/2010 - Agenda published: Meeting of Nov 9 2010 2:30PM, Asset Management Working Party
11/11/2010 - Meeting held: Nov 11 2010 7:00PM, Cabinet
11/11/2010 - Issue Published: Approval to Allow a New Years Eve Firework Display on the 31st December 2010 from the East Pier at Ramsgate Royal Harbour
11/11/2010 - Decision Published: Approval to Allow a New Years Eve Firework Display on the 31st December 2010 from the East Pier at Ramsgate Royal HarbourLeader of the Council and Cabinet Member for Finance and Corporate Services
11/11/2010 - Meeting held: Nov 11 2010 10:00AM, Constitutional Review Working Party
09/11/2010 - Meeting held: Nov 9 2010 2:30PM, Asset Management Working Party
08/11/2010 - Agenda published: Meeting of Nov 17 2010 7:00PM, Planning Committee
08/11/2010 - Agenda published: Meeting of Nov 16 2010 7:00PM, Overview and Scrutiny Panel
05/11/2010 - Agenda supplement published - CRWP No. 1 : CRWP No. 1: Meeting of Nov 11 2010 10:00AM, Constitutional Review Working Party
05/11/2010 - Agenda published: Meeting of Nov 9 2010 2:30PM, Asset Management Working Party
Peen’s Gastro Bar announces Christmas menu New Year’s Eve party tickets on sale
Broadstairs’ popular all-day dining venue Peen’s Gastro Bar has announced two- and three-course Christmas menus at £20 and £25 respectively, which will be served from 16th November to 24th December.
There is a choice of three starters: a celeriac & wild mushroom soup; Duck liver & Armagnac terrine with Peen’s home-made chutney & toast; or Ashmore cheese, hazelnut, roasted beetroot & chicory salad.
For mains there is Roast Kent turkey, chestnut stuffing, Brussels sprouts with pancetta, braised red cabbage & roast potatoes;Roasted fillet of Scottish smoked haddock with sauté potatoes & Savoy cabbage, poached free-range egg, mustard vinaigrette;Roast pumpkin, gorgonzola & sage filo tart, Brussels sprouts,braised red cabbage & roast potatoes; or Confit duck, creamy mash potato, braised red cabbage & port & duck jus.
Puddings are: Traditional Christmas pudding, brandy cream;Hot chocolate pudding mascarpone; and Kentish cheese selection, oatcakes and Peen’s chutney.
Early bird parties booking before Tuesday 16th November to Sunday 28th November will also be offered a complimentary glass of Prosecco. Groups of between 4 and 35 people can be catered for and drinks parties may reserve a space at the bar.
“Despite the some companies having cancelled their office parties in recent years because of the economic down turn, people still want make merry with work colleagues and we are taking more bookings for employees who are organising their own festive celebrations”, said owner Matt Peen.
Entry to Pen’s famous New Year’s Eve party, which continues until 4am is an all-ticket-affair at £25, which includes canapés, buffet and live music with ‘Georgie, a popular jazz-soul singer who enjoys a local following, and her band.
For bookings and enquiries call Matt, Jamie or Dasha on 01843 861 289.
There is a choice of three starters: a celeriac & wild mushroom soup; Duck liver & Armagnac terrine with Peen’s home-made chutney & toast; or Ashmore cheese, hazelnut, roasted beetroot & chicory salad.
For mains there is Roast Kent turkey, chestnut stuffing, Brussels sprouts with pancetta, braised red cabbage & roast potatoes;Roasted fillet of Scottish smoked haddock with sauté potatoes & Savoy cabbage, poached free-range egg, mustard vinaigrette;Roast pumpkin, gorgonzola & sage filo tart, Brussels sprouts,braised red cabbage & roast potatoes; or Confit duck, creamy mash potato, braised red cabbage & port & duck jus.
Puddings are: Traditional Christmas pudding, brandy cream;Hot chocolate pudding mascarpone; and Kentish cheese selection, oatcakes and Peen’s chutney.
Early bird parties booking before Tuesday 16th November to Sunday 28th November will also be offered a complimentary glass of Prosecco. Groups of between 4 and 35 people can be catered for and drinks parties may reserve a space at the bar.
“Despite the some companies having cancelled their office parties in recent years because of the economic down turn, people still want make merry with work colleagues and we are taking more bookings for employees who are organising their own festive celebrations”, said owner Matt Peen.
Entry to Pen’s famous New Year’s Eve party, which continues until 4am is an all-ticket-affair at £25, which includes canapés, buffet and live music with ‘Georgie, a popular jazz-soul singer who enjoys a local following, and her band.
For bookings and enquiries call Matt, Jamie or Dasha on 01843 861 289.
NEW EDITION OF HIT FILM ABOUT THANET GETS FIRST SCREENING
A brand new edition of the hit film about Thanet will be screened in Broadstairs on Sunday November 28th.Called “Thanet on Film II – Past, Present and Future” the film’s producer promises it will not only show the isle in all its beauty – but will also investigate people’s hopes and fears for the future.
Last year the first film broke box office records at Broadstairs’ Palace Cinema, as week after week the film sold out leaving large numbers of people unable to see it.
Producer Christine Tongue said: “As before the film will contain a feast of vintage footage of Margate, Ramsgate and Broadstairs in their heyday, but this time we’re going to take a hard look into the future, too.”
“There’s much talk of regenerating Thanet, and some people have great hopes for the future – we’ve set out to discover how real these hopes are.”
The film includes items on some of the most controversial topics on the isle today, including the bitter controversy over Manston Airport, the fight to save Broadstairs high street and the imminent opening of the Turner Contemporary Gallery.
Christine said: “We discovered in making the film what huge divisions there are among people in Thanet over the future.
“Many people have come here staking their entire livelihoods on the regeneration of Margate. They believe things like the Turner Gallery and the Dreamland Heritage park will help transform the fortunes of the entire isle. Others believe the whole thing is a hopeless fantasy.”
Christine said that the film contains lots of evidence for the huge potential for Thanet to cash in on the rise in “staycationing” – people staying in Britain for the holidays. “We have stunning shots of the beauty of the island, its wonderful buildings, but also the fantastic amount of art and entertainment which seems to be everywhere in Thanet these days.”
She added: “It just makes me feel that if with all that it’s got to offer, if Thanet isn’t going to be able to attract more tourists then something has gone very wrong indeed.”
The film will receive its first screening at the Palace Cinema in Broadstairs at 5pm on Sunday November 28th. Booking is advisable – telephone 01843 865726
EDITORS: For more details telephone Christine Tongue on 01843 604253 or email inmeds@yahoo.co.uk Picture attached of the queue for the first Thanet on Film, outside the Palace cinema.
Saturday, 13 November 2010
Laura Sandys MP Stands-Up for Low Income Families in Parliament
Laura Sandys MP highlighted the real struggle that low income families in Thanet face during a debate on Housing Benefits in Parliament.
Thanet has the second highest number of low paid workers and throughout the election, Laura met a lot of families on low wages who highlighted the injustice of them putting in a hard day’s work whilst others seem better off on the dole. In a bid to put an end to this unfairness, Laura pledged to stand up for the hard working people of Thanet and put an end to the previous system.
Laura pressed the Government to ensure that never again will we have a system where it does not pay to work. During the debate, Laura stated:
“It has taken a lot of courage to address housing benefit.
“The current situation has fundamentally distorted housing in my area. The average wage in Thanet is £17,000 and housing benefits for the unemployed stand at more than £8,000 a year. Most working families cannot compete in that market.”
“Our system is broken. Those who want to work know that work does not pay. Those who work get less than those who claim and those who do not work often receive the most.”
Hansard Link to Laura’s Speech: http://www.publications.parliament.uk/pa/cm201011/cmhansrd/cm101109/debtext/101109-0003.html
Thanet has the second highest number of low paid workers and throughout the election, Laura met a lot of families on low wages who highlighted the injustice of them putting in a hard day’s work whilst others seem better off on the dole. In a bid to put an end to this unfairness, Laura pledged to stand up for the hard working people of Thanet and put an end to the previous system.
Laura pressed the Government to ensure that never again will we have a system where it does not pay to work. During the debate, Laura stated:
“It has taken a lot of courage to address housing benefit.
“The current situation has fundamentally distorted housing in my area. The average wage in Thanet is £17,000 and housing benefits for the unemployed stand at more than £8,000 a year. Most working families cannot compete in that market.”
“Our system is broken. Those who want to work know that work does not pay. Those who work get less than those who claim and those who do not work often receive the most.”
Hansard Link to Laura’s Speech: http://www.publications.parliament.uk/pa/cm201011/cmhansrd/cm101109/debtext/101109-0003.html
Friday, 12 November 2010
IMPROVEMENTS FOR CREMATORIUM
New, more energy efficient furnaces are set to be installed at the crematorium, along with improvements to the building.
The scheme was agreed last night (Thursday 11 November) at a meeting of the council’s Cabinet. The crematorium currently has cremators dating back to the early 1990s, which are coming to the end of their useful lives. They will be replaced by new, larger cremators, which will have more than enough capacity to deal with the 1,600 cremations that take place in Thanet, on average, every year.
The new cremators will remove 100% of a range of identified toxic elements, such as mercury, hydrogen chloride and various dioxins. At present, government regulations state that at least half of these emissions need to be removed by the end of 2012, but it is expected that this target will increase to 100% in the future.
The work will cost just over £1.5 million, of which around £620,000 has come from the current cremator replacement fund. This was an additional environmental charge on every cremation carried out, which was put in place in 2005 to help pay for the new equipment.
Other work set to be carried out at the crematorium, as part of this scheme, includes:
· Upgrading the heating and ventilation system.
· Upgrading the gas and electricity supplies.
· New fire alarm system and emergency lighting.
· New access road and hard standing for deliveries and staff parking, away from public visitor areas.
Cllr. Martin Wise, Cabinet Member for Environmental Services, said: “When you think of the council and the services it provides, I doubt many people realise that we are responsible for the crematorium. Yet it’s probably one of the more vital areas we operate and certainly one that we have to ensure works perfectly at all times. With the equipment starting to come to the end of its natural life, we need to take action. The scheme we’ve agreed will see new, more efficient cremators installed and a range of other improvements at the crematorium.”
The scheme was agreed last night (Thursday 11 November) at a meeting of the council’s Cabinet. The crematorium currently has cremators dating back to the early 1990s, which are coming to the end of their useful lives. They will be replaced by new, larger cremators, which will have more than enough capacity to deal with the 1,600 cremations that take place in Thanet, on average, every year.
The new cremators will remove 100% of a range of identified toxic elements, such as mercury, hydrogen chloride and various dioxins. At present, government regulations state that at least half of these emissions need to be removed by the end of 2012, but it is expected that this target will increase to 100% in the future.
The work will cost just over £1.5 million, of which around £620,000 has come from the current cremator replacement fund. This was an additional environmental charge on every cremation carried out, which was put in place in 2005 to help pay for the new equipment.
Other work set to be carried out at the crematorium, as part of this scheme, includes:
· Upgrading the heating and ventilation system.
· Upgrading the gas and electricity supplies.
· New fire alarm system and emergency lighting.
· New access road and hard standing for deliveries and staff parking, away from public visitor areas.
Cllr. Martin Wise, Cabinet Member for Environmental Services, said: “When you think of the council and the services it provides, I doubt many people realise that we are responsible for the crematorium. Yet it’s probably one of the more vital areas we operate and certainly one that we have to ensure works perfectly at all times. With the equipment starting to come to the end of its natural life, we need to take action. The scheme we’ve agreed will see new, more efficient cremators installed and a range of other improvements at the crematorium.”
MONEY APPROVED FOR COMPULSORY PURCHASE
The compulsory purchase of a listed building in the centre of Margate is set to continue, after funds to support the purchase were agreed.
Cabinet Members last night (Thursday 11 November) agreed to set aside £20,000 to compulsorily purchase the property at 49-50 Hawley Square. It was damaged by fire in spring 2008, which destroyed the entire interior of the building, along with the roof of the neighbouring property at 47-48 Hawley Square.
Since then, negotiations have been taking place with the owners of both properties, which have led to the owner of 47-48 repairing his property. No action has been taken to date by the owner of 49-50.
In April 2010, the council’s Planning Committee agreed to serve a Repairs Notice, requiring the owner to make the property good. They also agreed that, if no action was taken by the owner within two months, then a Compulsory Purchase Notice would be served.
To date, the council’s building control team has incurred costs of around £10,000 to secure the structure. Further structural work may be needed in the near future. It’s hoped that if the building is restored, these costs could then be recovered.
Cllr. Simon Moores, Cabinet Member for Customer Services, said: “This is a key building in the centre of Margate that’s listed and we want to ensure that it’s preserved. It’s in a really poor state of repair now and we don’t want to see it deteriorate any further. As it is, there’s not much left of it and we want to ensure that the historic features that still remain, aren’t lost.”
Cabinet Members last night (Thursday 11 November) agreed to set aside £20,000 to compulsorily purchase the property at 49-50 Hawley Square. It was damaged by fire in spring 2008, which destroyed the entire interior of the building, along with the roof of the neighbouring property at 47-48 Hawley Square.
Since then, negotiations have been taking place with the owners of both properties, which have led to the owner of 47-48 repairing his property. No action has been taken to date by the owner of 49-50.
In April 2010, the council’s Planning Committee agreed to serve a Repairs Notice, requiring the owner to make the property good. They also agreed that, if no action was taken by the owner within two months, then a Compulsory Purchase Notice would be served.
To date, the council’s building control team has incurred costs of around £10,000 to secure the structure. Further structural work may be needed in the near future. It’s hoped that if the building is restored, these costs could then be recovered.
Cllr. Simon Moores, Cabinet Member for Customer Services, said: “This is a key building in the centre of Margate that’s listed and we want to ensure that it’s preserved. It’s in a really poor state of repair now and we don’t want to see it deteriorate any further. As it is, there’s not much left of it and we want to ensure that the historic features that still remain, aren’t lost.”
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