Planning Application Update
We’re thrilled to share that at the Planning Committee meeting on Wednesday, 21 May 2025, our application to vary several planning conditions relating to The Oval Bandstand & Lawns was
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 came together to plant a vibrant multi-species hedgerow. This initiative,
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 outdoor community gym, and we need your input to make
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 of cross-party councillors grilled senior Officers and Cabinet members regarding
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 Lawns? It’s an amazing place, spread over 4.2 acres, that
Oval Regeneration Works Update
Hey everyone! We’d like to repost some news we recently shared in our summer newsletter and on our socials! Earlier this year, we kicked off a programme of essential
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 June 2023. Dear Mr. Horton, I am writing to formally
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 in Margate, thanks to the Early Development Funding from the
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 Deal (MTD) Grant Agreement. This agreement is crucial for the
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 deliver a project, as it helps to offset costs arising