Fed Up with Dog Mess Everywhere? So Are We💩
🗣️ It’s time for action in Thanet! 💩 Our parks, beaches and streets are being blighted by dog fouling, and the lack of enforcement is leaving us with unhygienic public
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
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.