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In a statement to Parliament earlier today (Thursday 16 July 2026), the Secretary of State has announced that Kent and Medway will be served by four unitary councils from 1 April 2028.
This is the biggest change in local authority structures in Kent and elsewhere in England in 50 years. The government is replacing Kent County Council, Medway Council and the 12 district...
Thanet District Council is celebrating today after receiving a prestigious Green Flag Award for Ellington Park in Ramsgate, for a fifth consecutive year.
It comes as the internationally recognised standard for parks and green spaces celebrates its 30th year.
Ellington Park is one of a record-breaking 2,391 in the UK to achieve the award this year – a fantastic t...
Cabinet members have approved a new Public Spaces Protection Order (PSPO) designed to curb antisocial behaviour and safeguard public spaces across Thanet.
The order, which successfully came into effect on Wednesday 1 July 2026, follows overwhelming backing from local residents, businesses, and community groups during a recent 30-day public consultation. The targeted re...
Thanet District council has appointed Your Leisure Kent Ltd to operate five of the district’s public tennis courts. The interim contract runs from Tuesday 2 July 2026 until the end of the year.
This appointment ensures that the tennis courts will be managed and maintained to a high standard, for players of all levels and abilities.
Infinity Tennis ha...
Increased resources to support the council’s waste and recycling service are now in place.
This follows disruption to collections for some residents since the introduction of new recycling services for 27,000 Thanet households. These changes were introduced in response to new national Simpler Recycling requirements by the government.
Cabinet Member for Cleans...