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
A Social Enterprise driven by community
In a world where money reigns supreme, GRASS Cliftonville CIC is putting people before profit at The Oval Bandstand and Lawns. Instead of focusing on shareholder gain, we have decided
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
Why the Margate Town Deal is Failing – Part 1…
It is with great frustration and disappointment that GRASS Cliftonville CIC have decided to go public with our experiences working with Thanet District Council (TDC) on the Margate Town Deal.
Cliftonville Dog Show – Coronation Edition
Get your tails wagging, folks! The ‘Cliftonville Dog Show – Coronation Edition’ was the paw-fect event for all doggos and their humans, held at The Oval Bandstand and Lawns by