Now we get to see if reform can back thier promises with action
So, Reform have taken control of KCC from the long-standing conservative control. I’m interested to see what they do next. The first thing they have to do is elect a leader. That will quickly show how cohesive (or not) Reform KCC is. Kent Online reported that KCC had to cut more than £70 million this
The future for Thanet’s only working windmill in the care of KCC?
Draper’s Windmill or Old Mill is a Grade II Smock mill that was built in 1845. It is an important relic of local heritage that we need to preserve. Frankly, it worries me to see valuable heritage sites in council control. I’ve lived long enough to see councils of all flavours hitting a budget crunch
Colourful and happy-looking folk – Margate 2024
I was out and about in Margate last year when some colourful and happy-looking folk appeared. I snapped a few photos.
I visited Crusties in Broadstairs
I was in Broadstairs yesterday and found myself rather thirsty and a bit peckish. I visited Crusties and was glad I did. Staff I could not have asked for a more friendly and helpful staff. The staff were lovely. I don’t mean they were good, I mean they were truly a pleasure to interact with.
Thanet: Do you love it or loath it?
Do you love Thanet or have nothing good to say about the area? I’d like to publish the opinions of my fellow Thanet inhabitants, and that includes you. I’m happy for you to just reply here, but if you really want to have a complete say, there’s a form for that. You can comment anonymously
Did Thanet District Council’s negligence lead to a fire?
According to my sources, Thanet District Council (TDC) may be liable for Monday’s fire in Taddy Gardens where a family’s dog died. It is suspected that the cause of the fire was an electrical fault that had been reported to the landlord TDC multiple times without action. While this is yet to be officially confirmed,
I asked experts how to revitalise Thanet’s economy
I posted a request for replies to an expert exchange asking “How can we improve Thanet’s economy?” I received two answers which I have faithfully reproduced here. Embrace Thanet’s Creative Sector, Saddat Abid, CEO, Property Saviour Thanet’s economic struggles are certainly a challenge, but as someone who’s been involved in real estate for years, I’ve
Happy New Year?
How is 2025 treating you so far?
The sky in Thanet can be stunning
I stand by my earlier claim that there is beauty to find in Thanet. Here are a few pictures of the sky being all kinds of amazing.
