Planning Application Update
We’re thrilled to share that at the Planning Committee meeting on Wednesday, 21 May 2025, our application to vary several
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Oval Regeneration
Hedgerow Planting Success at The Oval
Over the course of two incredible days during National Tree Week, The Oval Bandstand & Lawns was transformed as volunteers
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Help Us Shape Margate’s First Outdoor Community Gym!
We’re buzzing with excitement at The Oval Bandstand & Lawns! We’re launching a new project to bring Cliftonville its first
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Demanding Greater Scrutiny of TDC’s Ambitious Projects
On Thursday 20th July we had the opportunity to attend TDC’s Oversight and Scrutiny Panel meeting, where a diverse group
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The Oval’s Maintenance Regime
Hey folks, did you know that the GRASS Cliftonville Community Interest Company (CIC) owns and runs The Oval Bandstand and
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Oval Regeneration Works Update
Hey everyone! We’d like to repost some news we recently shared in our summer newsletter and on our socials!
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Community Rep Resigns from Margate Town Deal Board
Stephen Darrer was the community representative on the Margate Town Deal Board, the following is his resignation letter, dated 19th
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The Oval’s MTD Project: A Tale of Missed Opportunities
Introduction: During the summer of 2022, we finally embarked on an ambitious project to revitalise The Oval Bandstand & Lawns
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Why the Margate Town Deal is Failing – Part 3…
Our final post is about the negotiations between GRASS Cliftonville CIC and Thanet District Council (TDC) regarding our Margate Town
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Why the Margate Town Deal is Failing – Part 2
Essential to every publicly funded grant is revenue funding, this money is provided to ensure an organisation can afford to
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