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News

  • Multi Agency Community Information Day - Friday 14 August

    Multi Agency Community Information Day - Friday 14 August

    Westgate-On-Sea, Kent
    Article by: Office

    Organised by KCC Community wardens Jason Gordon and Gary Groombridge, Dog Acre at Birchington will host a Multi-Agency Community Information...

    Westgate-on-Sea Town Council   |  
    Posted: 12 Aug 26
  • Thanet Heritage Open Days

    Thanet Heritage Open Days

    Westgate-On-Sea, Kent
    Article by: Office

    Westgate Takes Centre Stage! The annual Thanet Heritage Open Days season will take place this year between Friday 11 and Sunday 20 Septem...

    Westgate-on-Sea Town Council   |  
    Posted: 11 Aug 26
  • Pride in Place Impact Funding For Westgate Skatepark

    Pride in Place Impact Funding For Westgate Skatepark

    Westgate-On-Sea, Kent
    Article by: Office

    We are absolutely delighted to announce that Westgate-on-Sea Town Council has been awarded a £20,000 grant from the Government Pride i...

    Westgate-on-Sea Town Council   |  
    Posted: 11 Aug 26
  • Westgate Art & Craft Group Summer Exhibition

    Westgate Art & Craft Group Summer Exhibition

    Westgate-On-Sea, Kent
    Article by: Office

    The Westgate Art & Craft Group will be holding its Summer Exhibition at St Saviour’s Church from Saturday 22nd to Monday 31st Aug...

    Westgate-on-Sea Town Council   |  
    Posted: 10 Aug 26
  • West Bay Toilets Update

    West Bay Toilets Update

    Westgate-On-Sea, Kent
    Article by: Office

    Following repeated enquiries by both Westgate-on-Sea Town Council, traders and concerned residents, Thanet District Council has confirmed th...

    Westgate-on-Sea Town Council   |  
    Posted: 6 Aug 26
  • Blooming Westgate Exhibition at Westgate Galleria

    Blooming Westgate Exhibition at Westgate Galleria

    Westgate-On-Sea, Kent
    Article by: Office

    Following its launch at our Picnic in the Park event and a display at St Saviour’s Parish Church Summer Fayre, the Blooming Westgate ...

    Westgate-on-Sea Town Council   |  
    Posted: 5 Aug 26
  • Skateboarding Exhibition at our Offices

    Skateboarding Exhibition at our Offices

    Westgate-On-Sea, Kent
    Article by: Office

    We’re delighted to welcome Westgate resident Sarah Wyld’s exhibit ‘Skateboarding past, present and future’ for the s...

    Westgate-on-Sea Town Council   |  
    Posted: 29 Jul 26
  • Waste and Recycling Supplies

    Waste and Recycling Supplies

    Westgate-On-Sea, Kent
    Article by: Office

    Our first Waste and Recycling Surgery on Saturday was very well attended, and we can see from the comments and messages on social media that...

    Westgate-on-Sea Town Council   |  
    Posted: 29 Jul 26
  • Road Closure at Sea Road

    Road Closure at Sea Road

    Westgate-On-Sea, Kent
    Article by: Office

    Please find details above of a road closure at Sea Road due to water mains repairs.

    Westgate-on-Sea Town Council   |  
    Posted: 22 Jul 26
  • Waste and Recycling Surgery - Saturday 25th July

    Waste and Recycling Surgery - Saturday 25th July

    Westgate-On-Sea, Kent
    Article by: Office

    Confused about the new waste and recycling arrangements? Come and talk to us. Westgate-on-Sea Town Council is holding its first Waste an...

    Westgate-on-Sea Town Council   |  
    Posted: 17 Jul 26
  • Blooming Westgate Exhibition

    Blooming Westgate Exhibition

    Westgate-On-Sea, Kent
    Article by: Office

    We are delighted to share details of an exhibition of artwork by children and students from St Saviour’s School, Ursuline College and ...

    Westgate-on-Sea Town Council   |  
    Posted: 15 Jul 26
  • Update from PC Steven England

    Update from PC Steven England

    Westgate-On-Sea, Kent
    Article by: Office

    Dear Residents of Westgate on Sea, It has been another positive week, with very few incidents of crime and anti-social behaviour reported ...

    Westgate-on-Sea Town Council   |  
    Posted: 14 Jul 26
  • Volunteers for Picnic in the Park

    Volunteers for Picnic in the Park

    Westgate-On-Sea, Kent
    Article by: Office

    We are looking for volunteers to help at our Picnic in the Park event this Saturday, 18th July at Lymington Road Community Centre and Green....

    Westgate-on-Sea Town Council   |  
    Posted: 14 Jul 26
  • New Food Waste Bins on Station Road

    New Food Waste Bins on Station Road

    Westgate-On-Sea, Kent
    Article by: Office

    Have you spotted them? They’re mainly there for people living in the flats above the shops, so residents can get rid of food waste at ...

    Westgate-on-Sea Town Council   |  
    Posted: 10 Jul 26
  • Extended Road Closure at Harold Avenue

    Extended Road Closure at Harold Avenue

    Westgate-On-Sea, Kent
    Article by: Office

    Extended Emergency Road Closure at Harold Avenue Please find new details below.

    Westgate-on-Sea Town Council   |  
    Posted: 9 Jul 26
  • Blooming Westgate and St Saviour's School Council

    Blooming Westgate and St Saviour's School Council

    Westgate-On-Sea, Kent
    Article by: Office

    What a great job! Children from St Saviour’s School Council joined members of our Blooming Westgate Working Party this week to ...

    Westgate-on-Sea Town Council   |  
    Posted: 9 Jul 26
  • Councillor Surgery Saturday 11th July

    Councillor Surgery Saturday 11th July

    Westgate-On-Sea, Kent
    Article by: Office

    The next Councillor Surgery will take place this Saturday, 11th July, at our offices on St Mildreds Road. Come along between 10.30am and 1...

    Westgate-on-Sea Town Council   |  
    Posted: 7 Jul 26
  • Harold Avenue Road Closure

    Harold Avenue Road Closure

    Westgate-On-Sea, Kent
    Article by: Office

    Please find details of road closure at Harold Avenue and St Mildreds Road.

    Westgate-on-Sea Town Council   |  
    Posted: 4 Jul 26
  • Events, Tourism & Development Committee Co-option

    Events, Tourism & Development Committee Co-option

    Westgate-On-Sea, Kent
    Article by: Office

    Join Our Events, Tourism & Development Committee We are inviting applications from enthusiastic and experienced members of the communi...

    Westgate-on-Sea Town Council   |  
    Posted: 2 Jul 26
  • Design the Blooming Westgate Logo

    Design the Blooming Westgate Logo

    Westgate-On-Sea, Kent
    Article by: Office

    Blooming Westgate is looking for a logo, and we’d love the community to help create it! Our long-term initiative plans to plant wi...

    Westgate-on-Sea Town Council   |  
    Posted: 23 Jun 26
  • Community Speed Watch Briefing - 8th September

    Community Speed Watch Briefing - 8th September

    Westgate-On-Sea, Kent
    Article by: Office

    Our offices will host a Community Speed Watch Briefing on Tuesday 8th September as part of Kent Police’s efforts to restart the Westga...

    Westgate-on-Sea Town Council   |  
    Posted: 15 Jun 26
  • Repairs to St Mildreds Road

    Repairs to St Mildreds Road

    Westgate-On-Sea, Kent
    Article by: Office

    Please find details of carriageway repairs to St Mildreds Road starting Monday 22nd June.

    Westgate-on-Sea Town Council   |  
    Posted: 13 Jun 26
  • Councillor Surgery - Saturday 13th June

    Councillor Surgery - Saturday 13th June

    Westgate-On-Sea, Kent
    Article by: Office

    The next drop-in Councillor Surgery will take place tomorrow, Saturday, 13th June (10.30am to 11.45am) at our offices opposite the Carlton C...

    Westgate-on-Sea Town Council   |  
    Posted: 12 Jun 26
  • New Playground - Metal or Wood?

    New Playground - Metal or Wood?

    Westgate-On-Sea, Kent
    Article by: Office

    We’re committed to keeping you involved in every step of the journey as we plan a new playground for Westgate-on-Sea. At the first st...

    Westgate-on-Sea Town Council   |  
    Posted: 10 Jun 26
  • Drop-in With PC England

    Drop-in With PC England

    Westgate-On-Sea, Kent
    Article by: Office

    The next Westgate-on-Sea Ward Surgery will be held this Friday, 12th June at 11am at our offices. These are informal drop in sessions with ...

    Westgate-on-Sea Town Council   |  
    Posted: 8 Jun 26
  • Finn's Public Consultation Event - Land West of Allen Avenue

    Finn's Public Consultation Event - Land West of Allen Avenue

    Westgate-On-Sea, Kent
    Article by: Office

    There will be a public consultation event pertaining to land west of Allen Avenue on Tuesday 23rd June, 3.30-7pm, at Kelly's Cafe on Lym...

    Westgate-on-Sea Town Council   |  
    Posted: 5 Jun 26
  • Become a Westgate Community Champion!

    Become a Westgate Community Champion!

    Westgate-On-Sea, Kent
    Article by: Office

    To mark National Volunteers’ Week, we’re launching our volunteer drive and looking for local residents who would like to lend a ...

    Westgate-on-Sea Town Council   |  
    Posted: 3 Jun 26
  • Picnic in the Park

    Picnic in the Park

    Westgate-On-Sea, Kent
    Article by: Office

    Picnic in the Park - Save The Date! The Westgate-on-Sea Town Council Picnic in the Park will take place on Saturday 18th July, 12-4pm at Ly...

    Westgate-on-Sea Town Council   |  
    Posted: 2 Jun 26
  • New Public Spaces Protection Order

    New Public Spaces Protection Order

    Westgate-On-Sea, Kent
    Article by: Office

    Thanet District Council is consulting on a new Public Spaces Protection Order (PSPO). PSPOs give the council a wide range of flexible power...

    Westgate-on-Sea Town Council   |  
    Posted: 29 May 26
  • Blooming Westgate Planting Morning

    Blooming Westgate Planting Morning

    Westgate-On-Sea, Kent
    Article by: OFFICE

    Thank you to everyone who helped out with the Blooming Westgate community planting morning at the War Memorial on Sea Road on Saturday. ...

    Westgate-on-Sea Town Council   |  
    Posted: 29 May 26
  • Community Safety Meeting

    Community Safety Meeting

    Westgate-On-Sea, Kent
    Article by: Office

    Westgate-on-Sea Town Councillors recently met with local Kent Police Beat Officer PC England and Community Warden Jason Gordon and their co...

    Westgate-on-Sea Town Council   |  
    Posted: 22 May 26
  • Consultation: Public Spaces Protection Order

    Consultation: Public Spaces Protection Order

    Westgate-On-Sea, Kent
    Article by: Office

    Thanet District Council is consulting on a new Public Spaces Protection Order. Get involved and have your say.

    Westgate-on-Sea Town Council   |  
    Posted: 22 May 26
  • Annual Town Meeting - Wednesday 13th May

    Annual Town Meeting - Wednesday 13th May

    Westgate-On-Sea, Kent
    Article by: Office

    A reminder that the Annual Town Meeting will take place this Wednesday, 13th May, at the Lymington Road Community Centre (7pm). Come ...

    Westgate-on-Sea Town Council   |  
    Posted: 11 May 26
  • Councillor Surgery Saturday 9th May

    Councillor Surgery Saturday 9th May

    Westgate-On-Sea, Kent
    Article by: Office

    The next drop-in Councillor Surgery will take place this Saturday, 9th May (10.30am to 11.45am) at our offices opposite the Carlton Cinema. ...

    Westgate-on-Sea Town Council   |  
    Posted: 7 May 26
  • B24 Liberator Memorial Service

    B24 Liberator Memorial Service

    Westgate-On-Sea, Kent
    Article by: Office

    There was a memorial service on Monday 27th April at the B24 Liberator Bomber Remembrance Plaque on Sea Road led by Revd Dr Sue Woan and at...

    Westgate-on-Sea Town Council   |  
    Posted: 29 Apr 26
  • Annual Town Meeting - Weds 13th May

    Annual Town Meeting - Weds 13th May

    Westgate-On-Sea, Kent
    Article by: OFFICE

    The Annual Town Meeting will take place on Wednesday 13th May, 7pm, at the Community Centre on Lymington Road. This is your opportunity to ...

    Westgate-on-Sea Town Council   |  
    Posted: 21 Apr 26
  • Closure of Station Road to Through Traffic

    Closure of Station Road to Through Traffic

    Westgate-On-Sea, Kent
    Article by: Office

    Station Road will be closed to through traffic on Tuesday 21st April.

    Westgate-on-Sea Town Council   |  
    Posted: 20 Apr 26
  • B24 Liberator Memorial Service

    B24 Liberator Memorial Service

    Westgate-On-Sea, Kent
    Article by: Office

    MONDAY 27th APRIL, 11 am B24 Liberator Memorial Service There will be a short memorial service at the B24 Liberator Memorial on Monday ...

    Westgate-on-Sea Town Council   |  
    Posted: 15 Apr 26
  • Information Hub for the Community Planning Alliance National Day of Action

    Information Hub for the Community Planning Alliance National Day of Action

    Westgate-On-Sea, Kent
    Article by: Office

    The Westgate & Garlinge Action Group will hold an Information Hub at Westgate-on-Sea Town Council offices as part of the Community Plan...

    Westgate-on-Sea Town Council   |  
    Posted: 14 Apr 26
  • Kent Police Community Walk and Talk

    Kent Police Community Walk and Talk

    Westgate-On-Sea, Kent
    Article by: Office

    Following complaints about crime and anti-social behaviour in Westgate-on-Sea, Kent Police and partner agencies will be holding a ‘Wal...

    Westgate-on-Sea Town Council   |  
    Posted: 13 Apr 26
  • A Message From PC Steven England

    A Message From PC Steven England

    Westgate-On-Sea, Kent
    Article by: Office

    Hello, Community engagement is central to my role as the Beat Officer for Birchington and Westgate on Sea, and is part the wider focus on n...

    Westgate-on-Sea Town Council   |  
    Posted: 31 Mar 26
  • Free TV Reception Support from Restore TV

    Free TV Reception Support from Restore TV

    Westgate-On-Sea, Kent
    Article by: Office

    Mobile network services are being upgraded in Westgate-On-Sea - boosting speed, performance and coverage. There is a small chance these impr...

    Westgate-on-Sea Town Council   |  
    Posted: 31 Mar 26
  • Chase the Easter Bunny

    Chase the Easter Bunny

    Westgate-On-Sea, Kent
    Article by: Office

    Bring the children and chase our GIANT Easter Bunny to catch his chocolate eggs! It’s a FREE fun event for little (and big!) kids. ...

    Westgate-on-Sea Town Council   |  
    Posted: 26 Mar 26
  • Extension to St Clements Road Closure

    Extension to St Clements Road Closure

    Westgate-On-Sea, Kent
    Article by: Office

    Please note – The below works have been extended with estimated completion by 17th April 2026. AIS Utilities - Temporary Road Closure...

    Westgate-on-Sea Town Council   |  
    Posted: 26 Mar 26
  • Human Resources Committee Meeting 25th March

    Human Resources Committee Meeting 25th March

    Westgate-On-Sea, Kent
    Article by: Office

    It has been decided to postpone the Human Resources Committee Meeting due to be held on Wednesday 25th March at 7pm. If required, an Extrao...

    Westgate-on-Sea Town Council   |  
    Posted: 20 Mar 26
  • Manston Airport Consultation

    Manston Airport Consultation

    Westgate-On-Sea, Kent
    Article by: Office

    Have your say on the future of Manston Airport. RiverOak Strategic Partners Limited (RSP) has opened a public consultation to hear yo...

    Westgate-on-Sea Town Council   |  
    Posted: 17 Mar 26
  • Skate Park Phase One COMPLETE!

    Skate Park Phase One COMPLETE!

    Westgate-On-Sea, Kent
    Article by: Office

    Drum roll… Phase One of our Lymington Road skate park rebuild is now complete! We’re delighted to share that the ramp is now ...

    Westgate-on-Sea Town Council   |  
    Posted: 10 Mar 26
  • New Westgate-on-Sea Town Council Magazine

    New Westgate-on-Sea Town Council Magazine

    Westgate-On-Sea, Kent
    Article by: Office

    The latest Westgate-on-Sea Town Council Magazine has arrived at our offices. Distribution is under way to homes in Westgate, Westbrook and ...

    Westgate-on-Sea Town Council   |  
    Posted: 6 Mar 26
  • Blooming Westgate Update

    Blooming Westgate Update

    Westgate-On-Sea, Kent
    Article by: Office

    Members of the ever-growing Blooming Westgate Working Group met again this week to push forward this long term initiative to see Westgate co...

    Westgate-on-Sea Town Council   |  
    Posted: 24 Feb 26
  • A Bright Morning for the Pancake Races

    A Bright Morning for the Pancake Races

    Westgate-On-Sea, Kent
    Article by: Office

    Hundreds of people turned out on a bright Shrove Tuesday morning for the traditional Westgate-on-Sea Pancake Races. Children from age two to...

    Westgate-on-Sea Town Council   |  
    Posted: 18 Feb 26