All Decisions

The majority of decisions of the Council, Licensing Board, Planning Committee and Standards Committee, which can be viewed on this page, will have been taken after 10 July 2013.



Decisions published

30/09/2024 - Acquisition of Newlands bungalow, Clements Road, Ramsgate ref: 5319    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Head of Housing and Planning

Decision published: 14/10/2024

Effective from: 30/09/2024

Decision:

To acquire the property for £450,000.

Wards affected: Newington Ward;

Lead officer: Ashley Jackson


08/10/2024 - UK Shared Prosperity Fund ref: 5317    For Determination

Decision Maker: Head of Regeneration and Growth

Decision published: 10/10/2024

Effective from: 08/10/2024

Decision:

In June 2023 Cabinet approved the programme of spend for the UK Shared Prosperity Fund in Thanet and the Head of Regeneration and Growth was authorised to agree appropriate contracts and spend in collaboration with the Cabinet Member for Regeneration and Property, in order to deliver the projects within the council's processes and procedures.

 

On 26 September 2024, the Project Officer consulted with the Cabinet Member for Regeneration and Property with regard to the proposed projects and spending as outlined below, who raised no concerns.

 

Support for Business - Growing Social Economy (E26)

Objectives: Provide opportunities to work with focus neighbourhoods to reach those most in need of support into employment. Support existing social enterprises and community businesses to engage those residents furthest from the labour market into projects, employment or volunteering.

 

People and Skills - Employment Support for Inactive People (E33)

Objectives: Link people to key employment opportunities including creative and digital in Margate and green and maritime in Ramsgate. Develop opportunities to engage and train people to be employed by the visitor and night time economy." 

 

Green Skills (E39)

Objectives: Work to provide early engagement with the Green Campus and Green Port Projects. Identify local people who can connect to existing opportunities including wind farms and growing circular economy

   

Total Intervention Budget allocation £300,000

Total spent to date £91,264.20




Employability and Skills

Programme deliverables

Delivery and support partners

Grant amount

Validating Voices

Delivered by Oasis

This project addresses NEET issues in Thanet.?

This issue has its roots in young people’s experiences long before they reach the age of 16, with elevated levels of adverse childhood experiences such as abuse and neglect being a significant factor in educational, mental health, and physical health outcomes. 

Oasis?will pilot a 10-week group programme for NEET young people who have experienced domestic abuse. This will use a trauma-informed resource co-designed with Oasis clients, Oasis mentors, the Universities of Oxford and Kent, and other young people and youth workers across the country.? 

Oasis will deliver two cohorts and will offer a maximum of 15 places per group, with an expected engagement of 10 young people per group. 20 for the full project.

Virtual Schools Kent and The Education People will provide

referrals for NEET young people into the Oasis programme. Organisations such as Co-Relate, The Shaw Trust, Sports Connect, Pie Factory, Artsedex will be training/ mentoring/ education partnership pathways for the young people completing the Oasis programme. Onward pathways are not limited to these organisations, as Oasis is a core member of the Thanet Youth Network and we have numerous contacts to find a good fit for the young people we will be supporting.

£12,380

PHASE

Delivered by CMK - Changing Minds Kent

PHASE is an innovative wellbeing and life-coaching programme designed to empower the long-term unemployed and those with disabilities in improving wellbeing and self-esteem, whilst developing confidence, motivation and employability skills.

A 12 week programme facilitated by qualified life-and wellbeing-coaches, occupational therapists and education professionals. Course units cover: understanding wellbeing; building healthy connections and communication skills; building resilience and motivation; personal strengths and values; goal setting; cultivating a growth mindset; positive self-affirmation and self-care; Mental Health Awareness training; understanding the brain and emotional regulation. Participants are given access to one-to-one mentoring

Department for Work and Pensions, JobCentre Plus, East Kent College Group, Social Enterprise Kent, Kent Coast Volunteering, Forward Trust, The Education People, and local businesses. Thanet Youth Network and NEETs group.

£8,460

Pastoral Support Worker

Delivered by Perfect Place to Grow

A unique project that is groundbreaking in its approach to meeting the needs of young people and the hospitality sector by offering in-sector training and work experience. 

Working in one of the most deprived areas of Thanet, referrals are high, and the welfare demands of young people are significant. The project is developing at speed and the need for a support worker would help trainees to overcome fundamental barriers to work, to allow key staff to deliver quality traineeships and develop future opportunities.

From their experience, to really get to the root of youth unemployment, they need to be able to support young people in every aspect of their lives. With a tailored support and holistic approach, they aim to get to the root of barriers for these young people who have fallen through the cracks. 

Whilst they are supporting people in the kitchen as a tool for wellbeing, and employability, they are finding that a lot of time is spent outside of the kitchen, discussing very fundamental barriers to work such as education, health, finance management, family and housing problems. The helping hand of someone in a supporting role would add a layer of support for young people, so they can refer out, chase partners and really push them forward into sustainable employment. 

Department for Work and Pensions,Social Enterprise Kent, Schools, Windmill Community Gardens, Quex Park, Tracey Emin, Broadstairs Food Festival, Turner Contemporary, Thanet NEETS group, ARK, Neurodivergent Friends and lots of other community partners

£17,000

Creative Catalyst Programme

Delivered by Co-relate Communication CIC

This programme will develop and connect young people (18- 24 years not in work) to opportunities and employment within the cultural sector and creative businesses in Margate.

This includes two rounds of 10-week paid work placements in one or more different creative businesses, an apprenticeship opportunity, and two paid freelance opportunities.

Evidence to support the planned programme of activities and support were identified in the ‘Delivering Shared Prosperity for Thanet’ report.

The programme will bring together cultural organisations across Margate to offer a programme of work experience, training and apprenticeships to NEET young people in Margate, working with referrals from the Department for Work and Pensions and similar organisations. This builds on links made with young people and initiatives undertaken as part of the Thanet NEETS partnership and Thanet Youth Network.

This is a very similar project that has been awarded UKSPF grant for Ramsgate. The two projects will collaborate and share knowledge and best practice.

£25,000

Creative Learning Programme for NEET young people

Delivered by Arts Education Exchange

1.5 hr weekly sessions of creative art and music for

six young people in Thanet who are NEET. This project has been created in response to the large numbers of referrals they receive from families and partner organisations who are looking for suitable provisions for young people that are out of mainstream education.

The Education People, VSK, Salus, Oasis, Children and Young People's Mental Health Service, NHS, Enterprise Learning Alliance, Hartsdown Academy, St Anthony’s, Kent County Council social services, Thanet Youth Network, Thanet NEETs group.

£5,667

SIA Courses (for security work)

Delivered by Burgeonton Academy

Course for 12 learners. Level 2 training in Security Guarding, Door Supervision, and CCTV operations.Emergency first aid is also included and SIA badge. Accredited by Highfield Qualifications. They collaborate with local security companies, who are continuously seeking new staff. They guarantee 100% job interviews for all qualified learners and provide employment opportunities for successful candidates. 

Local security companies. Department Work and Pensions

£7,200

Thanet Pathways Project

Delivered by CXK

Model of support, building confidence and skills for the unemployed, those who are economically inactive and individuals looking to upskill and progress. 

Their experienced team acts as a broker, supporting individuals to gain sustainable access to a wide range of available opportunities for work, learning and training. 

CXKs Pathway Project is a person-led flexible model designed to accommodate the needs of a diverse range of cohorts and support needs. The project encompasses a wide and engaging breadth of approaches that builds on individuals’ strengths, capabilities, and aspirations. The provision empowers beneficiaries to celebrate transferable skills, promoting and engaging strategies to positively inspire them to move into education and employment pathways. CXK’s Pathways Project addresses low aspiration, confidence and underlying barriers and perceptions, building on individual learners’ strengths, experience, and support needs. 

East Kent Colleges Group Adult Education, Salt Training, Twin Training, Shaw Trust, Live Well Kent.

£20,000

Budget allocated 

£95,707.00

 

Green Skills

Programme deliverables

Delivery and support partners

Grant amount

Grow in Thanet

Delivered by The Kent Foundation

Organise and deliver a Green Business Networking Event in Ramsgate to develop contacts, partnerships and potential to develop a pipeline for Green Campus.

Quality speakers - keynote speaker.

Work in partnership with Kent Invicta Chamber of Commerce, Kent County Council and other suitable ‘Green’ partners

£7,000

Ramsgate Harbour Comes to Discovery Planet

Delivered by Discovery Planet

Work in partnership with a local artist to develop a large mural of Ramsgate Harbour and Port. The mural will highlight key job roles and people who work with harbour/port. It will show key buildings, new developments, including the Green Campus. The Mural will be in place for at least six months. And open to the public on at least six occasions. 

Three sets of workshops will be developed in collaboration with the Harbour/Port-based businesses. Each day of workshops will consist of five x 45-min timed sessions and targeted at schools.

Plus three x Drop-in days open to the whole community.

Increased knowledge about what goes on in the Harbour/Port and associated employment; increased awareness of green business initiatives and how we mitigate climate change; increased awareness of the Green Campus vision

Harbour team, schools, community groups, home educators, public, port/harbour businesses

£22,700

Community Growing Specialist

Delivered by Perfect Place to Grow

This role will link their employment training programmes to growing, maintenance and importance of sustainability through nature. To employ a community growing specialist to work with trainees to develop a community growing space to allow them to grow produce to support their community cafe and events. Also to work with an inspirational peer mentor to inspire them to engage fully with this aspect of the programme.

There will be a zero-waste ethos applied as the produce that is grown will be processed to make healthy and delicious frozen meals at The Perfect Place to Grow. These meals will serve a dual purpose as 50% will be used to raise funds for the project and 50% will be donated to partners in the community that work with families and young people struggling with the cost of living. This allows one small project to have the greatest reach across the wider community benefiting as many people as possible. 

Department for Work and Pensions,Social Enterprise Kent, Schools, Windmill Community Gardens, Quex Park, Tracey Emin, Broadstairs Food Festival, Turner Contemporary, Thanet NEETS group, ARK, Neurodivergent Friends and lots of other community partners

£17,000

Plastic Free - Margate Cup

Delivered in-house

Reusable 'Margate' to buy in bulk for the businesses that would like to participate but cannot afford the initial investment in cups.

Either make an investment on behalf of businesses who want to join the pilot project but are unable to fund them themselves; and/or, purchase the cups on behalf of TDC or charge staff a small fee to buy (all proceeds go to Rise up Clean up). A handful of coffee shops in Margate also offer a discount on coffee when you use your reusable cup

Plastic Free Thanet, Local businesses, Thanet District Council staff

£1,000

Community Carbon Literacy Training

Delivered in-house

One pilot session delivering carbon literacy training which will be open to the community in Thanet. Carbon Literacy has community-specific toolkits, we will use this to deliver an initial pilot, with the plan to reuse the materials and resources for future sessions throughout the year (for example, 4 per year minimum) until the licence expires. 

Aim to Increase awareness and greater understanding in relation to climate change within Thanet's community.

Thanet District Council wider community

£1,350

Environmental Working Group Project

Delivered by POW Thanet

Match funding for POW staff project time to support a £1.5m bid to National Lottery (Lottery Climate Action) for a community Climate Action Project currently being developed in consultation with local community groups.

Community groups, Thanet District Council, Kent County Council, residents, businesses

£20,000

Budget allocated

£69,050

 

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Louise Askew


26/09/2024 - Purchase of 11 homes built by Vistry for temporary accommodation ref: 5314    Recommendations Approved

Cabinet approved  the purchase 11 homes, constructed by Vistry, that will be used for temporary accommodation in the Thanet District.

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Made at meeting: 26/09/2024 - Cabinet

Decision published: 27/09/2024

Effective from: 05/10/2024

Decision:

Cabinet agreed the following:

 

1. That the Council progresses with the acquisition of the 11 new affordable homes being built by developer Vistry, subject to the approval of the necessary adjustments to the general fund capital programme by the full Council on 10th October;

 

2.  The letting of these homes will be in accordance with the Council's Temporary Accommodation Allocation Policy, approved by Cabinet in July 2024.

Wards affected: Thanet Villages Ward;


26/09/2024 - ICT Policies ref: 5315    Recommendations Approved

Embracing digital technology is an important part of helping the council to improve the way it delivers services to local people. As more council transactions and interactions move online, it's essential that the organisation works as safely as possible. This is particularly important given the threat of cyber attack across the local government sector, and at a global level, continues to be high.

 

Having clear and up to date organisational policies in place is a key way to support the council and to help mitigate against this potential threat. There were previously 14 separate ICT and Digital policies with a great deal of overlap and duplication. They have now been updated into four new overarching policies which the Cabinet was asked to approve.

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Made at meeting: 26/09/2024 - Cabinet

Decision published: 27/09/2024

Effective from: 05/10/2024

Decision:

Cabinet approved the following policies for implementation across the organisation:

 

1.  Acceptable Use Policy;

2.  Cyber Security and Cyber Attacks Policy;

3.  Digital Security Policy;

4.  Payment Card Industry Data Security Standards (PCI DSS) Compliance Policy.


26/09/2024 - Procurement of Public Toilet Works at Stone Bay, Broadstairs ref: 5309    Recommendations Approved

Officers have permission to undertake the procurement and award of a contract for the capital works to refurbish the existing toilet block and build a new toilet block at promenade level at Stone Bay Broadstairs, which would be subject to planning approval. The estimated value of the contract will be £283k.

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Made at meeting: 26/09/2024 - Cabinet

Decision published: 27/09/2024

Effective from: 05/10/2024

Decision:

Cabinet agreed the following:

 

1.  The key decision to award a contract with a value in excess of £250k, to the successful bidder, following a procurement exercise for capital works to refurbish the existing toilet block and build a new toilet block at promenade level at Stone Bay, Broadstairs;

 

2. That the Director of Environment, having sought advice from legal services, agree the final terms of any contract award and sign the contract with the successful bidder.

Wards affected: Bradstowe Ward;

Lead officer: Tony Marmo


26/09/2024 - Tenant and Leaseholder Services Annual Report 2023/24 and Annual Complaints Performance and Service Improvement Report 2023/24 ref: 5316    Recommendations Approved (subject to call-in)

Cabinet considered a report recommending publishing of two reports produced by the councils Tenant and Leaseholder Services:

 

·  Tenant and Leaseholder Services Annual Report 2023/24;

·  Annual Complaints Performance and Service Improvement Report 2023/24.

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Made at meeting: 26/09/2024 - Cabinet

Decision published: 27/09/2024

Effective from: 26/09/2024

Decision:

Cabinet agreed to:

 

1.  Note and approve the Tenant and Leaseholder Services Annual Report 2023/24;

 

2.  Note the Complaints Performance and Service Improvement Report 2023/24.

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Sally O'Sullivan


26/09/2024 - Procurement of Public Toilets Works at Margate Main Sands ref: 5308    Recommendations Approved

Officers have permission to undertake the procurement and award of a contract for the capital works to refurbish Margate Subterranean toilets and build new toilets that allow equal access for disabled people. Subject to planning approval they will be built above the entrance of the Margate Subterranean toilets. The estimated value of the contract will be £358k.

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Made at meeting: 26/09/2024 - Cabinet

Decision published: 27/09/2024

Effective from: 05/10/2024

Decision:

Cabinet agreed the following:

 

1.  The key decision to award a contract with a value in excess of £250k, to the successful bidder, following a procurement exercise for capital works to refurbish Margate Subterranean toilets and build new toilets above the entry of the Margate Subterranean toilets;

 

2. That the Director of Environment, having sought advice from legal services, agree the final terms of any contract award and sign the contract with the successful bidder.

Wards affected: Margate Central Ward;

Lead officer: Tony Marmo


26/09/2024 - Mechanical Dredging Contract ref: 5311    Recommendations Approved

The council is a Statutory Harbour Authority and has a duty to maintain the Port of Ramsgate and Ramsgate Harbour. The report proposes that a key decision be approved to award a term contract for mechanical dredging at the Port of Ramsgate and Ramsgate Royal Harbour. This routine maintenance dredging will be funded via an existing recurring revenue budget of  £145,500. The estimated value of the contract will be £72,750 per year over a maximum contract term of 5 years (core term of 3 years with potential for a 2 year extension), making a total estimated contract value of £363,750.

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Made at meeting: 26/09/2024 - Cabinet

Decision published: 27/09/2024

Effective from: 05/10/2024

Decision:

Cabinet agreed the following:

 

1. The key decision to award a contract with a value in excess of £250,000 for mechanical dredging at the Port of Ramsgate and Ramsgate Royal Harbour, following a procurement exercise;

 

2. That the Director of Environment, having sought advice from legal services, agree the final terms of any contract award and sign the contract with the successful bidder.

Wards affected: Central Harbour Ward;

Lead officer: Tony Marmo


26/09/2024 - Security Contract ref: 5310    Recommendations Approved

Officers have permission to undertake the procurement and award of a contract for security at the Port of Ramsgate, the Ramsgate Royal Harbour and other key security requirements at TDC. The estimated value of all lots within the contract will be £436k per year over a 5 year contract (3 years with potential for 2 year extension), making a total estimated contract value of £2.180m.

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Made at meeting: 26/09/2024 - Cabinet

Decision published: 27/09/2024

Effective from: 05/10/2024

Decision:

Cabinet agreed the following:

 

1.  The key decision to award a contract with a value in excess of £250k and thought to be approximately £2.18million over a five years period, to supply security at the Port of Ramsgate, Ramsgate Royal Harbour and other key security requirements at TDC, following a procurement exercise;

 

2. That the Director of Environment, having sought advice from legal services, agree the final terms of any contract award and sign the contract with the successful bidder.

Wards affected: Central Harbour Ward;

Lead officer: Tony Marmo


26/09/2024 - Purchase of 137 Homes at Haine Road for Affordable Rent ref: 5312    Recommendations Approved

Cabinet  approved the purchase of 137 properties for affordable rent on the Spitfire Green Phase 3 site being constructed by BDW (Barret David Wilson) on New Haine Road, Ramsgate for £38,150,000 plus £75k for legal costs.

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Made at meeting: 26/09/2024 - Cabinet

Decision published: 27/09/2024

Effective from: 05/10/2024

Decision:

Cabinet agreed the following:

 

1.  That the Council progresses with the acquisition of 137 new affordable homes being built by developer BDW, using the accelerated housing programme capital budget, approved by Council at its meeting on 12 October 2023;

 

2. That Cabinet note that the acquisitions are dependent upon the council securing sufficient Homes England Grant to make the project financially viable;

 

3. That Cabinet note that this project replaces the previously approved project to acquire 32 section 106 affordable homes at the same site;

 

4. That the Director of Corporate Services be delegated authority to re-assess the viability of projects within the programme, and subsequently approve a variation to the assumed level of borrowing or other funding needed, in consultation with the Deputy Leader and Cabinet Member for Housing, provided the assessment shows that the schemes remain viable and remain within the overall approved budget. Any changes in funding will be subsequently reported to Cabinet;

 

5. The letting of these homes in accordance with the council’s Allocations Policy and any subsequent Local Letting Plan (LLP), at an affordable rent as set out in the council’s Tenancy Strategy.

Wards affected: Thanet Villages Ward;

Lead officer: Mark James


26/09/2024 - East Pier Building Improvements ref: 5313    Recommendations Approved

Officers have permission to undertake the procurement and award of a contract to undertake essential improvements to the concrete structure and replacement of the windows at the East Pier Building, located at Ramsgate Royal Harbour East Pier. The estimated value of the contract will be £468k. £178k of unallocated funding from the Property Enhancement Programme will be used, in addition to the uncommitted budget remaining on the East Pier Building capital project, to ensure the Council can complete the project.

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Made at meeting: 26/09/2024 - Cabinet

Decision published: 27/09/2024

Effective from: 05/10/2024

Decision:

Cabinet agreed the following:

 

1.  The key decision to award a contract with a value in excess of £250k to undertake essential improvements to the concrete structure and replacement of the windows at the East Pier Building, Ramsgate Royal Harbour East Pier, following a procurement exercise;

 

2.  That the Director of Environment, having sought advice from legal services, agree the final terms of any contract award and sign the contract with the successful bidder.

Wards affected: Central Harbour Ward;

Lead officer: Tony Marmo