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My Community Voice Kent
Westgate-On-Sea, KentArticle by: Gill Gray (Town Clerk/RFO)Kent Police are hoping to increase the number of people signing up to My Community Voice. We aim to spread the word so that more people ca...
Westgate-on-Sea Town CouncilPosted: 29 Sep 22 -
It's started!
Westgate-On-Sea, KentArticle by: Gill Gray (Town Clerk/RFO)As expected, the scammers are out and about re the £400 rebate from the Govt re the energy bill. You may receive a text or an e-mail w...
Westgate-on-Sea Town CouncilPosted: 29 Sep 22 -
Neighbourhood Watch 2022 Crime and Community Survey Launched
Westgate-On-Sea, KentArticle by: Gill Gray (Town Clerk/RFO)We are delighted to invite you to take part in our annual Crime and Community survey. The survey is in its third year running, and we want ...
Westgate-on-Sea Town CouncilPosted: 28 Sep 22 -
Public consulted on priorities for Kent Country Parks
Westgate-On-Sea, KentArticle by: Gill Gray (Town Clerk/RFO)KCC’s award-winning country parks will be increasing their emphasis on educational opportunities in the future under plans proposed in...
Westgate-on-Sea Town CouncilPosted: 27 Sep 22 -
Human Resources Committee Rescheduled
Westgate-On-Sea, KentArticle by: Gill Gray (Town Clerk/RFO)Please note due the sad passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth the Human Resources Committee has been postponed until next week (date to be ...
Westgate-on-Sea Town CouncilPosted: 27 Sep 22 -
Energy Bill Scam
Westgate-On-Sea, KentArticle by: Gill Gray (Town Clerk/RFO)There have been reports of the following message being received by residents via text or WhatsApp. It is a scam. The message reads: The m...
Westgate-on-Sea Town CouncilPosted: 26 Sep 22 -
Kent Fraud Alert System
Westgate-On-Sea, KentArticle by: Gill Gray (Town Clerk/RFO)The latest fraud alerts from Kent Police. This week: Doorstep criminals/rogue traders Ofgem energy scams WhatsApp scam Renenber, ABC:...
Westgate-on-Sea Town CouncilPosted: 26 Sep 22 -
Temporary Road Closure - A28 Canterbury Road, Westgate On Sea - 31st October 2022 (Thanet District)
Westgate-On-Sea, KentArticle by: Gill Gray (Town Clerk/RFO)It will be necessary to close part of A28 Canterbury Road, Westgate On Sea, in two phases from 31st October 2022 with estimated completion b...
Westgate-on-Sea Town CouncilPosted: 26 Sep 22 -
Skate Session 23.09.22 CANCELLED
Westgate-On-Sea, KentArticle by: Gill Gray (Town Clerk/RFO)Due to the weather sadly the Skateboard session at the Recreation Ground in Westgate tonight is cancelled, we hope to be back on Monday even...
Westgate-on-Sea Town CouncilPosted: 23 Sep 22 -
Free Tree Winter ID Training in our Local Community
Westgate-On-Sea, KentArticle by: Gill Gray (Town Clerk/RFO)Struggling to recognise trees without their leaves? Looking to learn something new this winter?   Register your interest in attending upco...
Westgate-on-Sea Town CouncilPosted: 22 Sep 22 -
Beach Hut break-ins
Westgate-On-Sea, KentArticle by: Gill Gray (Town Clerk/RFO)We have had several reported break in's to beach huts in Birchington over the weekend. Remember NEVER leave anything of valuable in your...
Westgate-on-Sea Town CouncilPosted: 21 Sep 22 -
Kent treats road surface equivalent to half of Monaco
Westgate-On-Sea, KentArticle by: Gill Gray (Town Clerk/RFO)Road engineers have successfully treated enough roads in Kent to cover half the size of Monaco. Kent County Council (KCC) has completed its...
Westgate-on-Sea Town CouncilPosted: 21 Sep 22 -
Did you know?
Westgate-On-Sea, KentArticle by: Gill Gray (Town Clerk/RFO)If you receive a text which you think maybe a SCAM there is a number you can forward it to - 7726. Your provider will then investigate the o...
Westgate-on-Sea Town CouncilPosted: 21 Sep 22 -
Smokers encouraged to join Stoptober
Westgate-On-Sea, KentArticle by: Gill Gray (Town Clerk/RFO)Stoptober is back, calling on smokers in England to join more than 2.5 million others who have made a quit attempt with the campaign since i...
Westgate-on-Sea Town CouncilPosted: 21 Sep 22 -
National Moment of Reflection 18.09.2022 8pm
Westgate-On-Sea, KentArticle by: Gill Gray (Town Clerk/RFO)There will be a National Moment of Reflection on Sunday 18th September at 8pm marked by a one-minute silence; you are invited to join togeth...
Westgate-on-Sea Town CouncilPosted: 16 Sep 22 -
Funding event - National Lottery, Kent Community Foundation, Funding for All
Westgate-On-Sea, KentArticle by: Gill Gray (Town Clerk/RFO)Kent Coastal Volunteers is extending an invitatoin to a Thanet Charities Network funding event with The National Lottery Community Fund, Ken...
Westgate-on-Sea Town CouncilPosted: 14 Sep 22 -
Community Clinic Wednesday 21 September
Westgate-On-Sea, KentArticle by: Gill Gray (Town Clerk/RFO)An opportunity to meet with the Community Warden and Neighbourhood Watch representatives. All welcome, come along and raise any issues you ...
Westgate-on-Sea Town CouncilPosted: 14 Sep 22 -
Meet the Councillor - Town Council Surgery
Westgate-On-Sea, KentArticle by: Gill Gray (Town Clerk/RFO)The next Meet the Councillor - Town Council Surgery will take place on Saturday 17 September 2022 from 10am to 11.15am. If you would like t...
Westgate-on-Sea Town CouncilPosted: 13 Sep 22 -
Book of Condolence for Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II
Westgate-On-Sea, KentArticle by: Gill Gray (Town Clerk/RFO)We appreciate that many Westgate residents will be deeply saddened by the news of the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. The Council ...
Westgate-on-Sea Town CouncilPosted: 13 Sep 22 -
PHE Committee 13.09.22 Postponed
Westgate-On-Sea, KentArticle by: Gill Gray (Town Clerk/RFO)The Planning, Highways & Environment Committee meeting is postponed this evening Tuesday 13th September 2022 and the Agenda for the resc...
Westgate-on-Sea Town CouncilPosted: 13 Sep 22 -
Community Safety Steering Group 14.09.22
Westgate-On-Sea, KentArticle by: Gill Gray (Town Clerk/RFO)The meeting of the Community Safety Steering Group that was scheduled for Wednesday 14th September 2022 has been postponed until further not...
Westgate-on-Sea Town CouncilPosted: 13 Sep 22 -
Great Big Green Week in Kent
Westgate-On-Sea, KentArticle by: Gill Gray (Town Clerk/RFO)Great Big Green Week is coming and we are welcoming it with open arms across Kent from 24 September to 2 October! A fantastic range of even...
Westgate-on-Sea Town CouncilPosted: 12 Sep 22 -
Thefts from vehicles
Westgate-On-Sea, KentArticle by: Gill Gray (Town Clerk/RFO)We have seen an increase in thefts from vehicles, manly works tools around Thanet recently. Please view the attached in how to keep your ve...
Westgate-on-Sea Town CouncilPosted: 12 Sep 22 -
Westgate-on-Sea Proclamation Ceremony 12.09.2022
Westgate-On-Sea, KentArticle by: Gill Gray (Town Clerk/RFO)The Proclamation for Westgate-on-Sea ceremony took place this morning on Monday 12th September 2022 at 11am at the War Memorial on Sea Road....
Westgate-on-Sea Town CouncilPosted: 12 Sep 22 -
Her Majesty The Queen Elizabeth II 1926-2022
Westgate-On-Sea, KentArticle by: Gill GrayHer Majesty The Queen Elizabeth II, very sadly passed away on 8th September 2022. The Westgate-on-Sea Town Council, along with the rest of ...
Westgate-on-Sea Town CouncilPosted: 11 Sep 22 -
Consultation Launched for New Drug and Alcohol Strategy
Westgate-On-Sea, KentArticle by: Gill Gray (Town Clerk/RFO)Kent residents are being encouraged to share their views and experiences of local drug and alcohol services, and help shape a new five-year ...
Westgate-on-Sea Town CouncilPosted: 8 Sep 22 -
Energy rebate scam emails
Westgate-On-Sea, KentArticle by: Gill Gray (Town Clerk/RFO)Action Fraud is warning the public about a sharp rise in reports relating to fake emails purporting to be from Ofgem, the independent energy...
Westgate-on-Sea Town CouncilPosted: 8 Sep 22 -
Don't watch street harassment in silence - ask 'Are you Okay?'
Westgate-On-Sea, KentArticle by: Gill Gray (Town Clerk/RFO)ARE YOU OKAY? Street harassment is on the rise and is often not an isolated incident. We know the long-term impact can harm mental health a...
Westgate-on-Sea Town CouncilPosted: 6 Sep 22 -
Kent Fraud Alert System
Westgate-On-Sea, KentArticle by: Gill Gray (Town Clerk/RFO)The latest fraud alerts from Kent Police. This week: FIFA online lottery scam Parcel delivery scams How strong is your password? Energ...
Westgate-on-Sea Town CouncilPosted: 6 Sep 22 -
Kent Fraud Alert System
Westgate-On-Sea, KentArticle by: Gill Gray (Town Clerk/RFO)The latest fraud alerts from Kent Police. This week: Covid scams Reporting phishing emails Renenber, ABC: never Assume never Belie...
Westgate-on-Sea Town CouncilPosted: 6 Sep 22 -
Scams targeting Kent Residents
Westgate-On-Sea, KentArticle by: Gill Gray (Town Clerk/RFO)Fraudsters often target those who are elderly or vulnerable, but we have seen a rise in scams affecting people in all groups. Please stay al...
Westgate-on-Sea Town CouncilPosted: 6 Sep 22 -
Bags of Taste: Upcoming cookery courses to end food poverty
Westgate-On-Sea, KentArticle by: Gill Gray (Town Clerk/RFO)Struggling with the cost of living and want to save money? Join our fun, FREE budget cooking course - you can do it anytime at home (Wha...
Westgate-on-Sea Town CouncilPosted: 6 Sep 22 -
Calling all readers - new Town Council Book Exchange
Westgate-On-Sea, KentArticle by: Gill Gray (Town Clerk/RFO)We are delighted to launch our Westgate Town Council Book Exchange which is now available in the Town Council offices. Pop in to browse the...
Westgate-on-Sea Town CouncilPosted: 6 Sep 22 -
Emergency Road Closure - Station Road, Westgate-On-Sea - 18th August 2022
Westgate-On-Sea, KentArticle by: Gill Gray (Town Clerk/RFO)It has been necessary to close Station Road, Westgate-On-Sea from 18th August 2022 for up to 7 days. The road has been closed at 52 Stat...
Westgate-on-Sea Town CouncilPosted: 23 Aug 22 -
Household Support Fund Scam
Westgate-On-Sea, KentArticle by: Gill Gray (Town Clerk/RFO)Residents targeted by scam HSF phone calls Residents are being called and told they are eligible for the Household Support Fund. What hap...
Westgate-on-Sea Town CouncilPosted: 23 Aug 22 -
2023 Westgate-on-Sea Heritage Centre calendar
Westgate-On-Sea, KentArticle by: Gill Gray (Town Clerk/RFO)The 2023 Westgate-on-Sea Heritage Centre calendar is now available to purchase from the Town Council offices. Last year we sold out so be q...
Westgate-on-Sea Town CouncilPosted: 23 Aug 22 -
Kent's Plan Bee July 22 Newsletter
Westgate-On-Sea, KentArticle by: Gill Gray (Town Clerk/RFO)In this issue: Kent’s Plan Bee Pledge Results Bees Needs Week BeeWalking – Getting involved in the bee survey project Poll...
Westgate-on-Sea Town CouncilPosted: 22 Aug 22 -
Kent Police Help us Help you Survey
Westgate-On-Sea, KentArticle by: Gill Gray (Town Clerk/RFO)With a significant increase in police officer numbers, Kent Police believes the time is right to review its Neighbourhood Policing Model and...
Westgate-on-Sea Town CouncilPosted: 22 Aug 22 -
FREE defibrillator training session
Westgate-On-Sea, KentArticle by: Gill Gray (Town Clerk/RFO)A FREE defibrillator and CPR training session will take place on Monday 12 September from 7pm to 9pm. It will take place at Westgate Fire S...
Westgate-on-Sea Town CouncilPosted: 18 Aug 22 -
Neighbourhood Engagement Meeting
Westgate-On-Sea, KentArticle by: Gill Gray (Town Clerk/RFO)The Birchington, Garlinge and Westgate Neighbourhood Engagement Meeting will take place on Wednesday 2 November 2022 at 6pm. It will take p...
Westgate-on-Sea Town CouncilPosted: 16 Aug 22 -
Statement on the Proposed 5G Mast from the Town Council
Westgate-On-Sea, KentArticle by: Gill Gray (Town Clerk/RFO)The Westgate-on-Sea Town Council is a local authority and as such must operate within the framework provided by central Government. The Tow...
Westgate-on-Sea Town CouncilPosted: 12 Aug 22 -
Emergency Road Closure - Cuthbert Road, Westgate-On-Sea - 9th August 2022
Westgate-On-Sea, KentArticle by: Gill Gray (Town Clerk/RFO)It has been necessary to close Cuthbert Road, Westgate-On-Sea from 9th August 2022 for up to 7 days. The road has been closed at the jun...
Westgate-on-Sea Town CouncilPosted: 11 Aug 22 -
Kent County Council and partners press ahead with Net Zero initiatives
Westgate-On-Sea, KentArticle by: Gill Gray (Town Clerk/RFO)Tens of thousands of new trees, fresh walking and cycling schemes and helping businesses loan an electric van are just some of the ways Kent...
Westgate-on-Sea Town CouncilPosted: 10 Aug 22 -
Foxes and the law
Westgate-On-Sea, KentArticle by: Gill Gray (Town Clerk/RFO)Over the past few weeks a concerned resident has noted 3 dead foxes in her garden in the area of Pegwell Road Ramsgate. The RSPCA have been ...
Westgate-on-Sea Town CouncilPosted: 10 Aug 22 -
P,H &E Committee 09.08.22 Postponed
Westgate-On-Sea, KentArticle by: Gill Gray (Town Clerk/RFO)Please be advised that the Planning, Highways and Environment Committee on 09.08.22 has been postponed until next week. We apologise for an...
Westgate-on-Sea Town CouncilPosted: 9 Aug 22 -
Keeping active with dementia
Westgate-On-Sea, KentArticle by: Gill Gray (Town Clerk/RFO)Dementia UK offer advice on keeping healthy with dementia. There is evidence that people living with dementia can remain healthy for longer...
Westgate-on-Sea Town CouncilPosted: 8 Aug 22 -
Heat Health Alert for Vulnerable Kent Residents
Westgate-On-Sea, KentArticle by: Gill Gray (Town Clerk/RFO)A hot weather warning has been announced, leading to advice by Kent’s public health experts to help vulnerable residents stay safe and...
Westgate-on-Sea Town CouncilPosted: 8 Aug 22 -
Free cake and refreshments at the Pop Up Cafe!
Westgate-On-Sea, KentArticle by: Gill Gray (Town Clerk/RFO)The Rural Kent Pop-Up Cafe will be visiting Westgate again from 10.30am to 12.30pm on Thursday 11 August. Come along to the Community Centr...
Westgate-on-Sea Town CouncilPosted: 8 Aug 22 -
Loan Sharks
Westgate-On-Sea, KentArticle by: Gill Gray (Town Clerk/RFO)The summer holidays may be in full swing but families are already worried about the costs they will incur sending their children back to sch...
Westgate-on-Sea Town CouncilPosted: 4 Aug 22 -
Kent Bus Service Changes
Westgate-On-Sea, KentArticle by: Gill Gray (Town Clerk/RFO)The position with respect to bus service changes continues to evolve as KCC work with operators to try to find solutions for as many areas a...
Westgate-on-Sea Town CouncilPosted: 4 Aug 22