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Becoming a Local Councillor 2023
Westgate-On-Sea, KentArticle by: Gill Gray (Town Clerk/RFO)If you would like to become a town Councillor and want to know more about what is involved then why not join the KALC (Kent Association of L...
Westgate-on-Sea Town CouncilPosted: 17 Jan 23 -
New Year, new you, with ‘One You Kent’ support
Westgate-On-Sea, KentArticle by: Gill Gray (Town Clerk/RFO)Whether it's new moves, new habits, or trying healthier food, there are lots of simple ways to kickstart your health in 2023 with suppor...
Westgate-on-Sea Town CouncilPosted: 13 Jan 23 -
Have your say and help us to frame Kent's future
Westgate-On-Sea, KentArticle by: Gill Gray (Town Clerk/RFO)Kent County Council is reviewing its community services to ensure they are run as efficiently, effectively and sustainably as possible. Pro...
Westgate-on-Sea Town CouncilPosted: 13 Jan 23 -
New research shows promising domestic recovery for Thanet’s tourism industry
Westgate-On-Sea, KentArticle by: Gill Gray (Town Clerk/RFO)Visit Kent’s latest Economic Impact Model for 2021 published earlier this week (Tuesday 13 December 2022) shows promising signs of ear...
Westgate-on-Sea Town CouncilPosted: 17 Dec 22 -
Southern Water Advice
Westgate-On-Sea, KentArticle by: Gill Gray (Town Clerk/RFO)With a thaw predicted to in the next few days, the most important thing is to ensure people know where their stop cock is located, should th...
Westgate-on-Sea Town CouncilPosted: 16 Dec 22 -
Developer Contributions Guide update consultation
Westgate-On-Sea, KentArticle by: Gill Gray (Town Clerk/RFO)Kent County Council (KCC) is working on a new Developer Contributions Guide and inviting feedback on the draft during an eight-week consulta...
Westgate-on-Sea Town CouncilPosted: 16 Dec 22 -
Cost of Living Campaign
Westgate-On-Sea, KentArticle by: Gill Gray (Town Clerk/RFO)The cost-of-living crisis makes everyone in Kent vulnerable. We all need to be alert to doorstep criminals, online, phone and postal scams, ...
Westgate-on-Sea Town CouncilPosted: 15 Dec 22 -
Sustainable Warmth
Westgate-On-Sea, KentArticle by: Gill Gray (Town Clerk/RFO)What is sustainable warmth? Sustainable Warmth is a new Government scheme which can help pay for improvements to your home which will help...
Westgate-on-Sea Town CouncilPosted: 14 Dec 22 -
New severe cold weather warning for Kent residents
With the current severe cold weather now forecast to extend to the end of the week in the South East, Kent residents are urge to continue fo...
KCC Notice - Road Closure - Richborough Road, Westgate
Kent County Council gives notice that Richborough Road, Westgate on Sea has been closed to through traffic, on or after 9th December 2022 fo...
Food and activity vouchers for pupils on free school meals
Families in Kent with children who receive benefit-related free school meals will once again be provided with food vouchers by Kent County C...
Help to spot and treat Step A symptoms
Kent County Council (KCC) is working with the NHS to raise awareness of the symptoms of Scarlet Fever, following a national alert by the UK ...
New method of treating Kent’s roads to be trialled
A new method of road treatment is to be trialled by Kent County Council (KCC) after initial tests showed it may more than double the life sp...
Latest scam alerts affecting Kent residents
Dear Kent Residents The Cost Of Living crisis is making everyone anxious and that can make us more vulnerable to scams or doorstep crime. ...
New Kent Money Advice Hub launches as need for debt advice grows
A new Kent Money Advice Hub launched on 28 November 2022, to support people who are struggling financially or need help to manage the increa...
Operation Brock to be reinstated ahead of winter getaway
Thinking of a trip to the continent for the festive season? Please book in advance to help avoid any unnecessary delays and keep Kent moving...
Severe cold weather warning for Kent residents
Severe weather forecast for the South East this weekend could cause major health risks and residents are urged to follow simple steps to hel...
Applications open for Community Transport Grant
Charities, resident groups and parish or town councils are now able to apply for funding from Kent County Council’s (KCC) Community Tr...
National Tree Week
National Tree Week 2022 National Tree Week is the UK’s largest annual tree celebration. Each year, the country’s conservation s...
Neighbourhood Watch December Newsletter
Please find below the link to the final newsletter for 2022. https://www.ourwatch.org.uk/sites/default/files/documents/2022-11/Dec%202022%2...
Armed Forces Veteran Hub
Drop in to the Ramsgate Royal British Legion Club for a coffee and a chat every 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month. 9.30am to 12.30noon. T...
My Community Voice - Shed Security
Now that the weather has turned, and we approach the winter months people are not visiting their sheds as much as they did in the summer. Du...
Loan Sharks
• Did you know nearly one in ten people turned to loan sharks to cover the costs of Christmas last year? • More than half of vict...
s77 Consultation Notice Proposed Disposal by Way of a Lease
The Town Council has received notification from Kent County Council that they have been approached with a request to site a telecoms mast on...
Providing support for Ukrainians in crisis
Everyone is horrified by the indefensible invasion of Ukraine and there are now a number of ways people in Kent can help, from opening up yo...
Police Panto 2023
It's back! -Oh yes, it is! The Police Panto returns in February 2023 for its 21st year of supporting Charities and giving the peop...
FREE ‘Stand up against street harassment’ bystander webinar
My Community Voice and Neighbourhood Watch Update FREE ‘Stand up against street harassment’ bystander webinar Last month we...
Win £50! Enter the Neighbourhood Watch Cybercrime Survey
Together with our Cyberhood Watch partner, Avast, we have launched our annual Cybercrime Survey to understand the impact of cybercrime on co...
Volunteers urged to ‘Share the Warmth’ in new energy saving campaign
Residents are being invited to learn some top energy saving tips and then ‘Share the Warmth’ with loved ones this winter through...
Latest Scam Alerts
KEEP KENT SAFE People assume that the victims of scams and Doorstep Crime are gullible, vulnerable, or less intelligent. But in many cases,...
National Adult Safeguarding Awareness Week 21 - 25 November 2022
Thanet Community Safety Partnership will be visiting various locations during the week of 21st - 25th November 2022, raising awareness and g...
Leader announces boost to multi-million-pound cost of living support package this winter
More details have been released of a multi-million-pound support package in Kent to help vulnerable residents, families and communities thro...
Kent residents urged to prepare for winter on our roads
Gritting teams are getting ready to hit the road again after working hard to prepare for the winter season ahead. Staff at Kent County Coun...
Latest alerts affecting Kent residents
As the Cost of Living Crisis continues, many scammers are taking advantage vulnerable residents. Be extremely alert to any scams that may...
Kent County Council to increase payments to those hosting Ukrainian guests
People hosting Ukrainians as part of the Kent County Council (KCC) Homes for Ukraine Scheme are set to receive more money every month as par...
Kent Fraud Alert System
The latest fraud alerts from Kent Police. This week: Mobile Phone Scam Fake Amazon Text Message Courier Frauds Renenber, ABC: neve...
Neighbourhood Engagement Meeting
A Neighbourhood Engagement Meeting for Birchington, Garlinge and Westgate will take place on Wednesday 2 November at 6pm in the Westgate Tow...
Westgate-on-Sea Scarecrow Trail
Look out for Scarecrows which will be on display across Westgate this half term! Pick up a map from The Classroom, 34 Station Road, and see...
Vehicle Interference
Kent Police are getting an increased number of victims that have had items taken from their vehicles when left unattended. These are mainly...
Thanet residents invited to participate in annual survey
Thanet District Council’s annual Residents’ Survey has now started. Six thousand households in Thanet will receive a postcard in...
Long-term commitment to food vouchers for vulnerable families
Kent families with children who receive free school meals will once again be provided with food vouchers by Kent County Council to help them...
Urgent Road Closure - Western Road, Margate - 17th October 2022 (Thanet)
It will be necessary to close Western Road, Margate from 17th October 2022 for up to 8 days. The road will be closed at various location...
Latest alerts affecting Kent residents
As the number of scams continues to increase, this is our regular round-up of the latest scams reported by Kent residents. Anyone can be a v...
Rogue callers
Please be aware we have had 2 calls in the last 2 days whereby residents have been 'scammed' by rogue traders at their door claiming...
Urgent Road Closure - Station Road, Westgate On Sea - 14th October 2022 (Thanet)
It will be necessary to close Station Road, Westgate On Sea from 14th October 2022 for up to 1 day. The road will be closed at the junct...
Thanet District Council invites public to feedback on draft Net Zero (climate change) Strategy
Members of the public are now being invited to share their views on the council’s draft Net Zero Strategy. It was previously considere...
Community Clinic Wednesday 19 October
An opportunity to meet with the PCSO, Community Warden and Neighbourhood Watch representatives. All welcome, come along and raise any issue...
Kent Fraud Alert System
The latest fraud alerts from Kent Police. This week: Energy Scams Internet Scams Renenber, ABC: never Assume never Believe always...
Extension - Emergency Road Closure - Nash Lane, Margate - 3rd October 2022 (Thanet)
It has been necessary to close Nash Lane, Margate from 3rd October 2022 for up to 29 days. The road has been closed at the junction with...