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News

  • Annual Town Meeting - Wednesday 28th May

    Annual Town Meeting - Wednesday 28th May

    Westgate-On-Sea, Kent
    Article by: Office

    The Westgate-on-Sea Town Council Annual Town Meeting will be held on Wednesday 28th May at 7pm at the Community Centre on Lymington Road. T...

    Westgate-on-Sea Town Council   |  
    Posted: 20 May 25
  • Heart In The Community Coffee Club

    Heart In The Community Coffee Club

    Westgate-On-Sea, Kent
    Article by: Office

    Heart In The Community holds a Coffee Club at our offices on St Mildreds Road between 11am and 12 noon every Tuesday morning. You can join...

    Westgate-on-Sea Town Council   |  
    Posted: 19 May 25
  • Blue Flag Award for St Mildred's Bay

    Blue Flag Award for St Mildred's Bay

    Westgate-On-Sea, Kent
    Article by: Office

    St Mildred's Bay, Westgate-on-Sea has once again been awarded a Blue Flag by Keep Britain Tidy. It also holds a Seaside Award. West Bay...

    Westgate-on-Sea Town Council   |  
    Posted: 15 May 25
  • New Skate Park Project For Westgate-on-Sea

    New Skate Park Project For Westgate-on-Sea

    Westgate-On-Sea, Kent
    Article by: Office

    Westgate-on-Sea Town Council is excited to be working with Margate Skateboard Club CIC to deliver a brand new and improved skate park to th...

    Westgate-on-Sea Town Council   |  
    Posted: 12 May 25
  • Annual Council Meeting Postponed

    Annual Council Meeting Postponed

    Westgate-On-Sea, Kent
    Article by: Office

    It has been necessary to postpone the Annual Council Meeting planned for Wednesday, 14th May due to a family health emergency. This meeting...

    Westgate-on-Sea Town Council   |  
    Posted: 10 May 25
  • VE Day 80th Anniversary in Westgate-on-Sea

    VE Day 80th Anniversary in Westgate-on-Sea

    Westgate-On-Sea, Kent
    Article by: Office

    It was wonderful to see so many residents at our multi-faith VE Day 80th Anniversary service at the War Memorial and to enjoy their company ...

    Westgate-on-Sea Town Council   |  
    Posted: 9 May 25
  • B24 Liberator Memorial Service

    B24 Liberator Memorial Service

    Westgate-On-Sea, Kent
    Article by: Office

    Town, District and County Councillors, along with office staff and members of the public, attended a short service at the B24 Liberator Memo...

    Westgate-on-Sea Town Council   |  
    Posted: 28 Apr 25
  • Bicycle Marking Event at Reculver

    Bicycle Marking Event at Reculver

    Westgate-On-Sea, Kent
    Article by: Office

    There will be a bicycle marking session just over the Thanet border in Reculver on Saturday 3rd May. Bike marking can deter thieves and ma...

    Westgate-on-Sea Town Council   |  
    Posted: 22 Apr 25
  • Chase The Easter Bunny, 20th April

    Chase The Easter Bunny, 20th April

    Westgate-On-Sea, Kent
    Article by: Office

    Westgate-on-Sea Town Council is pleased to present the town’s first ever 'Chase the Easter Bunny' event. We welcome all fami...

    Westgate-on-Sea Town Council   |  
    Posted: 10 Apr 25
  • BEACH TOILETS NOW OPEN

    BEACH TOILETS NOW OPEN

    Westgate-On-Sea, Kent
    Article by: Office

    Westgate’s beach toilets at West Bay and St Mildred’s Bay are now open daily for the summer season and will remain open until th...

    Westgate-on-Sea Town Council   |  
    Posted: 7 Apr 25
  • A28 Temporary Road Closure 27th March

    A28 Temporary Road Closure 27th March

    Westgate-On-Sea, Kent
    Article by: Office

    Southern Water - Temporary Road Closure - A28 Canterbury Road, Westgate On Sea - 27th March 2025 (Thanet District) Due to works planned to ...

    Westgate-on-Sea Town Council   |  
    Posted: 24 Mar 25
  • 2025/2026 Budget Statement

    2025/2026 Budget Statement

    Westgate-On-Sea, Kent
    Article by: Office

    WESTGATE-ON-SEA TOWN COUNCIL BUDGET STATEMENT We can confirm that the precept for 2025/26 will be £388,000. The precept for 2024/25 ...

    Westgate-on-Sea Town Council   |  
    Posted: 12 Mar 25
  • Councillor Surgery Saturday 8th March

    Councillor Surgery Saturday 8th March

    Westgate-On-Sea, Kent
    Article by: Office

    A reminder that the monthly Councillor Surgery will be held at our offices tomorrow Saturday, 8th March. This is your opportunity to speak...

    Westgate-on-Sea Town Council   |  
    Posted: 7 Mar 25
  • Change to Meeting Dates

    Change to Meeting Dates

    Westgate-On-Sea, Kent
    Article by: Office

    Please note - the Full Council and Planning, Highways & Environment meetings scheduled for Wednesday 12th March have been postponed unti...

    Westgate-on-Sea Town Council   |  
    Posted: 7 Mar 25
  • Pancake Races 2025

    Pancake Races 2025

    Westgate-On-Sea, Kent
    Article by: Office

    What a wonderful morning for the Pancake Races on Station Road on Shrove Tuesday! Thank you to everyone who took part and those who cheered ...

    Westgate-on-Sea Town Council   |  
    Posted: 5 Mar 25
  • Office Surgeries - Councillors & Police

    Office Surgeries - Councillors & Police

    Westgate-On-Sea, Kent
    Article by: Office

    We have two upcoming events at our offices this Saturday, 8th March, and Monday, 10th March. COUNCILLOR SURGERIES On the second Saturday ...

    Westgate-on-Sea Town Council   |  
    Posted: 5 Mar 25
  • Staff and Councillors Attend Heritage Centre AGM And Talk

    Staff and Councillors Attend Heritage Centre AGM And Talk

    Westgate-On-Sea, Kent
    Article by: Office

    Westgate-on-Sea Town Council staff and councillors were delighted to attend Saturday’s Heritage Centre AGM and the following fascinati...

    Westgate-on-Sea Town Council   |  
    Posted: 3 Mar 25
  • Pancake Races, Photo Exhibition & Talk

    Pancake Races, Photo Exhibition & Talk

    Westgate-On-Sea, Kent
    Article by: Office

    There’s just a week to go until the traditional Westgate-on-Sea Pancake Races return to Station Road between 10am and 12 noon. We can&...

    Westgate-on-Sea Town Council   |  
    Posted: 25 Feb 25
  • Just Missing Out Scheme DATE EXTENDED

    Just Missing Out Scheme DATE EXTENDED

    Westgate-On-Sea, Kent
    Article by: Office

    Just Missing Out Scheme The Just Missing Out Scheme provides food and fuel vouchers worth £200, and is a response to the government&r...

    Westgate-on-Sea Town Council   |  
    Posted: 21 Feb 25
  • New Rubbish Bin for Sea Road

    New Rubbish Bin for Sea Road

    Westgate-On-Sea, Kent
    Article by: Office

    There’s a new bin in town! We’re pleased to say that we’ve installed a brand new rubbish bin by the sea shelter on Sea R...

    Westgate-on-Sea Town Council   |  
    Posted: 21 Feb 25
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    Thanet Public Toilets Refurbishment and Renewal

    Westgate-On-Sea, Kent
    Article by: Office

    At a meeting on Thursday 30 January, Cabinet gave the green light to the third phase of Thanet’s Public Toilets Refurbishment and Rene...

    Westgate-on-Sea Town Council   |  
    Posted: 7 Feb 25
  • Consultation Opens on KCC’s Updated Post-16 Transport Policy

    Consultation Opens on KCC’s Updated Post-16 Transport Policy

    Westgate-On-Sea, Kent
    Article by: Office

    Kent County Council (KCC) has launched a public consultation on its proposed updated Post-16 School Transport Policy. For many years, mo...

    Westgate-on-Sea Town Council   |  
    Posted: 4 Feb 25
  • New Telephone Number for Pensioner Just Missing Out Scheme Help

    New Telephone Number for Pensioner Just Missing Out Scheme Help

    Westgate-On-Sea, Kent
    Article by: Office

    NEW TELEPHONE NUMBER LAUNCHED FOR PENSIONER JUST MISSING OUT SCHEME HELP A direct contact number for Citizens Advice has been set up to sup...

    Westgate-on-Sea Town Council   |  
    Posted: 4 Feb 25
  • Pancake Races 2025!

    Pancake Races 2025!

    Westgate-On-Sea, Kent
    Article by: Office

    SAVE THE DATE! The Westgate-on-Sea Pancake Races are returning to Station Road on Tuesday 4th March! It’s a great opportunit...

    Westgate-on-Sea Town Council   |  
    Posted: 28 Jan 25
  • Upcoming Committee Meeting Dates

    Upcoming Committee Meeting Dates

    Westgate-On-Sea, Kent
    Article by: Office

    The next Events, Tourism & Development and Human Resources meetings will be held at our offices on St Mildreds Road on Wednesday 5th Feb...

    Westgate-on-Sea Town Council   |  
    Posted: 27 Jan 25
  • Richborough Road Emergency Road Closure

    Richborough Road Emergency Road Closure

    Westgate-On-Sea, Kent
    Article by: Office

    SGN Emergency Road Closure - Richborough Road, Westgate on Sea - 20th January 2025 (Thanet) It has been necessary to close Richborough Roa...

    Westgate-on-Sea Town Council   |  
    Posted: 22 Jan 25
  • Smokefree Spaces in Kent

    Smokefree Spaces in Kent

    Westgate-On-Sea, Kent
    Article by: Office

    Schemes to make more of Kent smokefree on way New smokefree spaces are being rolled out across Kent. The spaces will be introduced in vari...

    Westgate-on-Sea Town Council   |  
    Posted: 22 Jan 25
  • Co-option Notice for a Town Councillor

    Co-option Notice for a Town Councillor

    Westgate-On-Sea, Kent
    Article by: Office

    Please find below Notice of Co-option for a Town Councillor for Westgate-on-Sea.

    Westgate-on-Sea Town Council   |  
    Posted: 20 Jan 25
  • Proposed Changes to Wellbeing Services in the Community

    Proposed Changes to Wellbeing Services in the Community

    Westgate-On-Sea, Kent
    Article by: Office

    KCC has launched a consultation on proposed changes to Wellbeing Services in the Community which are funded by KCC and delivered by Voluntar...

    Westgate-on-Sea Town Council   |  
    Posted: 9 Jan 25
  • Urgent Road Closure - Crofton Road

    Urgent Road Closure - Crofton Road

    Westgate-On-Sea, Kent
    Article by: Office

    Urgent Road Closure - Crofton Road, Westgate on Sea - 9th January 2025 It will be necessary to close Crofton Road, Westgate on Sea from 9th...

    Westgate-on-Sea Town Council   |  
    Posted: 6 Jan 25
  • Upcoming Office Events & Activities

    Upcoming Office Events & Activities

    Westgate-On-Sea, Kent
    Article by: Office

    As we head into 2025, we’d like to take this opportunity to remind you of some of the upcoming activities and events at our offices. ...

    Westgate-on-Sea Town Council   |  
    Posted: 2 Jan 25
  • Office Closed Friday 27th December

    Office Closed Friday 27th December

    Westgate-On-Sea, Kent
    Article by: Office

    Our office will reopen on Monday 30th December, 10am to 12.30pm.

    Westgate-on-Sea Town Council   |  
    Posted: 27 Dec 24
  • Coat Swap Donations for Thanet Family Hubs

    Coat Swap Donations for Thanet Family Hubs

    Westgate-On-Sea, Kent
    Article by: Office

    A big thank you once again to everyone who donated coats to the Westgate-on-Sea Town Council Coat Swap initiative this October. ...

    Westgate-on-Sea Town Council   |  
    Posted: 11 Dec 24
  • Look Out For Your Neighbours

    Look Out For Your Neighbours

    Westgate-On-Sea, Kent
    Article by: Office

    KCC Community Warden Jason Gordon is asking for everyone to spare a thought for the elderly and vulnerable over Christmas. Please be mindfu...

    Westgate-on-Sea Town Council   |  
    Posted: 11 Dec 24
  • Pensioner ‘Just Missing Out’ Scheme Funding

    Pensioner ‘Just Missing Out’ Scheme Funding

    Westgate-On-Sea, Kent
    Article by: Office

    The Government recently announced in the budget that Household Support Fund schemes will be extended through to March 2025. Kent County Cou...

    Westgate-on-Sea Town Council   |  
    Posted: 11 Dec 24
  • The Winter Food & Energy Support Scheme

    The Winter Food & Energy Support Scheme

    Westgate-On-Sea, Kent
    Article by: Office

    This scheme is currently scheduled to run from 9 January to 5 March 2025 or until all funds are allocated. This Winter support scheme will ...

    Westgate-on-Sea Town Council   |  
    Posted: 11 Dec 24
  • Santa is Coming to Westgate

    Santa is Coming to Westgate

    Westgate-On-Sea, Kent
    Article by: Office

    Santa will be out and about in Westgate-on-Sea in December! Thanks to the Rotary Club of Westgate & Birchington, the big man will be vi...

    Westgate-on-Sea Town Council   |  
    Posted: 9 Dec 24
  • Urgent Speed Limit Reduction

    Urgent Speed Limit Reduction

    Westgate-On-Sea, Kent
    Article by: Office

    Urgent Speed Limit Reduction - Shottendane Road, Westgate on Sea - 11th December 2024 (Thanet) Kent County Council gives notice that for th...

    Westgate-on-Sea Town Council   |  
    Posted: 6 Dec 24
  • Next Councillor Surgery Saturday 14th December

    Next Councillor Surgery Saturday 14th December

    Westgate-On-Sea, Kent
    Article by: Office

    Our office on St Mildreds Road hosts a community surgery on the second Saturday of every month. It’s your chance to speak to a Westg...

    Westgate-on-Sea Town Council   |  
    Posted: 4 Dec 24
  • Westgate-on-Sea Christmas Lights Switch-on Fair

    Westgate-on-Sea Christmas Lights Switch-on Fair

    Westgate-On-Sea, Kent
    Article by: Office

    The annual Westgate-on-Sea Christmas Lights Switch-on Fair will take place this Sunday, 1st December. This is always a great day for ...

    Westgate-on-Sea Town Council   |  
    Posted: 29 Nov 24
  • Vehicle Theft Alert Message From PC Steven England

    Vehicle Theft Alert Message From PC Steven England

    Westgate-On-Sea, Kent
    Article by: Office

    In the early hours of this morning (28/11/2024) there was a theft of motor vehicle offence committed in Birchington. Both vehicle keys ...

    Westgate-on-Sea Town Council   |  
    Posted: 28 Nov 24
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    Check For Pension Credit Entitlement

    Westgate-On-Sea, Kent
    Article by: Office

    Thanet District Council is urging older residents in Thanet to consider making an application for Pension Credit. People have until Saturd...

    Westgate-on-Sea Town Council   |  
    Posted: 22 Nov 24
  • Diary Date - Kent Police Drop-in Surgery

    Diary Date - Kent Police Drop-in Surgery

    Westgate-On-Sea, Kent
    Article by: Office

    The next Westgate-on-Sea Ward Surgery will be held at our offices on Monday 13th January at 2pm. These are informal drop in sessions ...

    Westgate-on-Sea Town Council   |  
    Posted: 19 Nov 24
  • Leaf clearing

    Leaf clearing

    Westgate-On-Sea, Kent
    Article by: Office

    Our team has been out clearing the autumn leaf fall from the Ethelbert Square side of Westgate Bay Avenue, opposite the surgery and Christ C...

    Westgate-on-Sea Town Council   |  
    Posted: 13 Nov 24
  • Northern lights over Westgate-on-Sea

    Northern lights over Westgate-on-Sea

    Westgate-On-Sea, Kent
    Article by: Office

    We enjoyed the spectacle of the Northern Lights over Westgate in October. It was wonderful to see so many pictures shared on our social medi...

    Westgate-on-Sea Town Council   |  
    Posted: 13 Nov 24
  • Councillor Surgeries

    Councillor Surgeries

    Westgate-On-Sea, Kent
    Article by: Office

    Our office on St Mildreds Road hosts a community surgery on the second Saturday of every month. It’s your chance to speak to a Westga...

    Westgate-on-Sea Town Council   |  
    Posted: 13 Nov 24
  • Remembrance Sunday Services

    Remembrance Sunday Services

    Westgate-On-Sea, Kent
    Article by: Office

    The Westgate-on-Sea community joined services to honour those who lost their lives at war at St Saviour’s Church and Christ Church Uni...

    Westgate-on-Sea Town Council   |  
    Posted: 13 Nov 24
  • Notice of Poll and Situation of Polling Stations

    Notice of Poll and Situation of Polling Stations

    Westgate-On-Sea, Kent
    Article by: Trish Hamilton (Town Clerk)

    Election of a Parish Councillor for Westgate Notice is hereby given that a poll for the election of a Parish Councillor for Westgate will b...

    Westgate-on-Sea Town Council   |  
    Posted: 7 Mar 24
  • Westgate Community Centre Public Meeting - Mast

    Westgate Community Centre Public Meeting - Mast

    Westgate-On-Sea, Kent
    Article by: Chloe Wheatley (Interim Town Clerk)

    Westgate-on-Sea Community Centre Association A Public Meeting has been arranged to discuss the placing of a telecom mast on Lymington Road ...

    Westgate-on-Sea Town Council   |  
    Posted: 18 Oct 23
  • SGN Upgrade of gas network, Canterbury Road, Birchington

    SGN Upgrade of gas network, Canterbury Road, Birchington

    Westgate-On-Sea, Kent
    Article by: Chloe Wheatley (Interim Town Clerk)

    We are writing to let you know about our project to upgrade our gas network in the Canterbury Road area of Birchington. This work will upgra...

    Westgate-on-Sea Town Council   |  
    Posted: 20 Sep 23