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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...

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Posted: 11 Dec 24

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

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

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...

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Posted: 11 Dec 24

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...

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Posted: 9 Dec 24

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...

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Posted: 6 Dec 24

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...

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Posted: 4 Dec 24

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

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Posted: 13 Nov 24

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...

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Posted: 7 Mar 24

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 ...

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Posted: 18 Oct 23

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...

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Posted: 20 Sep 23

Network Rail - Improvement Works - Westgate on Sea

Westgate-On-Sea, Kent

Article by: Chloe Wheatley (Interim Town Clerk)

Network Rail will be undertaking essential works between 1.40am on 29th September 2023 until 04.50am on 30th September 2023. The work will ...

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Posted: 19 Sep 23

Meet the Councillor - Town Council Surgery

Westgate-On-Sea, Kent

Article by: Chloe Wheatley (Interim Town Clerk)

Westgate Town Council will be holding a further Surgery this Saturday 16th September from 10am to 11.30am to meet the Councillor. Please po...

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Posted: 11 Sep 23

Westgate Town Council Neighborhood Development Plan Result

Westgate-On-Sea, Kent

Article by: Chloe Wheatley (Interim Town Clerk)

The Westgate-on-Sea Neighbourhood Plan was approved at a referendum on 31 August 2023, with 553 people voting for the plan, and 135 voting a...

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Posted: 7 Sep 23

Thanet' s Cycling & Walking Infrastructure Plan Workshop

Westgate-On-Sea, Kent

Article by: Chloe Wheatley (Interim Town Clerk)

There will be a drop in workshop on Monday the 18th September from 2.30pm until 6.30pm for information on Thanet's Cycling & Walking...

Westgate-on-Sea Town Council |

Posted: 5 Sep 23

Neighbourhood Plan Opening Evening 30th August

Westgate-On-Sea, Kent

Article by: Chloe Wheatley (Interim Town Clerk)

On Wednesday 30th August Westgate-On-Sea Town Council will be holding a further Neighbourhood Plan Open Evening from 6 to 7.30pm at the Town...

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Posted: 24 Aug 23

Age UK Coffee Mornings

Westgate-On-Sea, Kent

Article by: Chloe Wheatley (Interim Town Clerk)

Age UK Thanet are offering coffee mornings on a Monday and Wednesday 10.30am to 2pm, please contact Age UK Thanet on 01843 223881 to book a ...

Westgate-on-Sea Town Council |

Posted: 24 Aug 23

Neighbourhood Plan Referendum - Notice of Poll and situation of polling stations

Westgate-On-Sea, Kent

Article by: Chloe Wheatley (Interim Town Clerk)

Notice of Poll and situation of polling stations for the Westgate Neighbourhood Plan referendum on 31st August 2023.

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Posted: 24 Aug 23

KCC - Top table reshuffle at County Hall

Westgate-On-Sea, Kent

Article by: Chloe Wheatley (Interim Town Clerk)

The Leader of Kent County Council, Roger Gough, has announced changes to his Cabinet. There are new appointments in portfolios for Adult So...

Westgate-on-Sea Town Council |

Posted: 15 Aug 23

Free Tree Walk & Talk

Westgate-On-Sea, Kent

Article by: Gill Gray (Town Clerk/RFO)

Our Tree & Biodiversity Warden, Peter Hasted is arranging a free Tree Walk & Talk on Sunday 3rd September, 3.30pm meeting at Westgat...

Westgate-on-Sea Town Council |

Posted: 14 Aug 23

Seaweed Removal from Thanet Beaches

Westgate-On-Sea, Kent

Article by: Chloe Wheatley (Interim Town Clerk)

“This year has seen unusually high levels of seaweed on some of our beaches. We have collected 1,000 tonnes over the 5 weeks from the ...

Westgate-on-Sea Town Council |

Posted: 10 Aug 23

Concessionary Bus Pass Holders Information

Westgate-On-Sea, Kent

Article by: Gill Gray (Town Clerk/RFO)

Concessionary bus pass holders to be able to travel for free for longer Older and disabled people who have a concessionary bus pass will be...

Westgate-on-Sea Town Council |

Posted: 25 Jul 23

KCC - Latest Newsletter

Westgate-On-Sea, Kent

Article by: Gill Gray (Town Clerk/RFO)

Here is the latest KCC newsletter https://mailchi.mp/kent.gov.uk/newsletter-edition-67, which has recently been sent to all subscribers. The...

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Posted: 24 Jul 23

Temporary Road Closure - Shottendane Road, Margate - 24th July 2023 (Thanet District)

Westgate-On-Sea, Kent

Article by: Gill Gray (Town Clerk/RFO)

It will be necessary to close part of Shottendane Road, Margate, from 24th July 2023 with estimated completion by 28th July 2023. Shottenda...

Westgate-on-Sea Town Council |

Posted: 24 Jul 23

Theft From Motor Vehicles

Westgate-On-Sea, Kent

Article by: Gill Gray (Town Clerk/RFO)

As previously mentioned, here in Thanet we are experiencing an increase in theft from motor vehicles, If you witness any suspicious activit...

Westgate-on-Sea Town Council |

Posted: 24 Jul 23

Referendum Westgate Neighbourhood Plan

Westgate-On-Sea, Kent

Article by: Gill Gray (Town Clerk/RFO)

There is notice of a Referendum on the adoption for the Westgate Neighbourhood Plan. The Referendum will be held on Thursday 31st August 2...

Westgate-on-Sea Town Council |

Posted: 21 Jul 23

KCC Media Release - Consultation opens on new Family Hub Services in Kent

Westgate-On-Sea, Kent

Article by: Gill Gray (Town Clerk/RFO)

Kent County Council (KCC) is seeking residents’ views on the design of new Family Hub Services in the county in an 8-week consultation...

Westgate-on-Sea Town Council |

Posted: 20 Jul 23

Kent Fraud Alert System

Westgate-On-Sea, Kent

Article by: Gill Gray (Town Clerk/RFO)

The latest alerts from Kent Fraud Alert System

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Posted: 19 Jul 23

Thanet Cycling and Walking Infrastructure Plan (CWIP) Online Engagement Tool

Westgate-On-Sea, Kent

Article by: Gill Gray (Town Clerk/RFO)

Help create a vision for the future of walking and cycling in Thanet Sustrans are working with Thanet District Council to develop a Cycling...

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Posted: 18 Jul 23

Crime Prevention - Scams

Westgate-On-Sea, Kent

Article by: Gill Gray (Town Clerk/RFO)

In the past few weeks there have been a small number of potential scams reported to Kent Police in Birchington and Westgate on Sea, and we a...

Westgate-on-Sea Town Council |

Posted: 18 Jul 23

Temporary Road Closure - Shottendane Road, Margate - 24th July 2023 (Thanet District)

Westgate-On-Sea, Kent

Article by: Gill Gray (Town Clerk/RFO)

It will be necessary to close part of Shottendane Road, Margate, from 24th July 2023 with estimated completion by 28th July 2023. Shottenda...

Westgate-on-Sea Town Council |

Posted: 17 Jul 23

Temporary Road Closure - Lymington Road, Westgate On Sea - 28th July 2023 (Thanet District)

Westgate-On-Sea, Kent

Article by: Gill Gray (Town Clerk/RFO)

It will be necessary to close part of Lymington Road, Westgate On Sea, from 28th July 2023 with estimated completion by 29th July 2023. Lym...

Westgate-on-Sea Town Council |

Posted: 17 Jul 23

Theft From Motor Vehicles

Westgate-On-Sea, Kent

Article by: Gill Gray (Town Clerk/RFO)

We have seen an increase across Thanet over the last week of van and car break ins. Please click on the attached link for a few tips to he...

Westgate-on-Sea Town Council |

Posted: 17 Jul 23

July Bee the Change e-news

Westgate-On-Sea, Kent

Article by: Gill Gray (Town Clerk/RFO)

This month we're excited to share a very special blog with you, taking an in-depth look at our RHS Chelsea Flower Show garden. We hope y...

Westgate-on-Sea Town Council |

Posted: 15 Jul 23

Upcoming Strike Action on Southeastern

Westgate-On-Sea, Kent

Article by: Gill Gray (Town Clerk/RFO)

Strike action is due to take place on our network on the following days: Thursday 20 July - RMT Saturday 22 July - RMT Saturday 29 July...

Westgate-on-Sea Town Council |

Posted: 14 Jul 23

The KCC Budget 2024-25 consultation launches today

Westgate-On-Sea, Kent

Article by: Gill Gray (Town Clerk/RFO)

The priority for KCC remains to ensure that resources are directed where they are needed the most and spending managed within the finances a...

Westgate-on-Sea Town Council |

Posted: 13 Jul 23

Kids Eat Free Deals for the Summer Holidays

Westgate-On-Sea, Kent

Article by: Gill Gray (Town Clerk/RFO)

Lots of places where kids eat free (or for £1) during the 6 weeks summer holidays 2023.

Westgate-on-Sea Town Council |

Posted: 13 Jul 23

KCC Media Release: A Show of Hope for Kent and Medway

Westgate-On-Sea, Kent

Article by: Gill Gray (Town Clerk/RFO)

Art representing hope to raise awareness of suicide prevention will be showcased at leading gallery Turner Contemporary ahead of going on to...

Westgate-on-Sea Town Council |

Posted: 12 Jul 23

Let’s Talk Kent - Community Wardens consultation

Westgate-On-Sea, Kent

Article by: Gill Gray (Town Clerk/RFO)

The shape of the Community Warden service in Kent is the subject of a 12-week consultation beginning on 12 July. Because of the financial c...

Westgate-on-Sea Town Council |

Posted: 12 Jul 23

Vacancy for a Full Time Town Clerk & Responsible Financial Officer

Westgate-On-Sea, Kent

Article by: Gill Gray (Town Clerk/RFO)

Westgate on Sea Town Council is seeking to recruit for a full time Town Clerk & Responsible Financial Officer The job: Westgate on ...

Westgate-on-Sea Town Council |

Posted: 11 Jul 23

Birchington Silver Band Concert

Westgate-On-Sea, Kent

Article by: Gill Gray (Town Clerk/RFO)

St Saviour's Church, Westgate is holding a concert by Birchington Silver Band on Sunday 16th July at 3pm. Tickets are £7.00 and i...

Westgate-on-Sea Town Council |

Posted: 11 Jul 23

Operation Brock

Westgate-On-Sea, Kent

Article by: Gill Gray (Town Clerk/RFO)

Operation Brock is set to return to the M20 this week ahead of a very busy summer getaway. With the highest passenger numbers since before ...

Westgate-on-Sea Town Council |

Posted: 11 Jul 23

Emergency Road Closure - Shottendane Road, Margate

Westgate-On-Sea, Kent

Article by: Gill Gray (Town Clerk/RFO)

Emergency Road Closure - Shottendane Road, Margate - 4th July 2023 (Thanet) It has been necessary to close Shottendane Road, Margate from 4...

Westgate-on-Sea Town Council |

Posted: 7 Jul 23

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