Description:-

Thanet district, the smallest in Kent, includes the towns of Margate, Broadstairs and Ramsgate, all rich in built heritage and benefiting from a gradual resurgence in tourism.  It was once a true island, sea level rise may flood the Stour Marshes and separate it from the mainland once again!

Hot issues:-

• Night flights at Manston (Kent International Airport) is a major concern, particularly the residents of Ramsgate.
• Death of the high streets - Margate has the highest proportion of empty shops in the South East, and one of the worst in the country. This is what we predicted would happen when Thanet Council gave permission for the huge new greenfield retail park at Westwood Cross.
• Pfizer have announced that they are pulling out from their major site north of Sandwich. This has been a major employer in the area and the site is vast and an alternative use needs to be found.