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It was reported at Cabinet that a review of regeneration schemes for Ramsgate had identified Pier Yard as an area with potential to be designated as a town square and thus provided a focal point for the town, encouraging activities and events that would increase footfall and by doing this supported the economic development strategy.

Pier Yard’s current use was predominantly for vehicles, as a throughput for access and as a car park. Traffic right of ways would not be stopped as part of any plans to pedestrianize. However car parking would need to be accommodated elsewhere in Ramsgate.

In recognition that Pier Yard had a number of existing uses and any development could impact a number of stakeholders including the harbour, maritime museum, harbour slipways, the Town Council, and the general public, it was proposed that a public consultation would be undertaken by Thanet District Council to seek views on the proposals to turn the area into a Town Square.

Councillor D. Green proposed, Councillor Nicholson seconded and Members agreed the following:

To give approval to Option 3.1 as detailed in the Cabinet report with the outcome of the public consultation being brought back to Cabinet by the latest Spring of 2015.