Following concerns raised by Thanet and other councils over the legal requirement to hold elections during the Covid-19 pandemic, we’re expecting Government to announce that planned elections should be cancelled. An assurance has also been received that no legal action will be taken against Returning Officers for cancelling elections.
This means that the Newington by-election will not be taking place tomorrow (Thursday 19 March).
Thanet District Council will consider plans to address the ongoing temporary accommodation issue by acquiring or developing up to 170 new homes.
According to data published today, Thanet’s tourism industry demonstrated an impressive recovery in 2023.
Thanet District Council has successfully prosecuted a local developer, for a second time, following a continued failure to comply with planning enforcement notices.