Social Value Ideas for Thanet District Council

Greywood HMO deferred for redesign

Members rejected the officer recommendation to defer and delegate approval, instead requiring the applicant to return with changes. The committee wanted reduced resident numbers, better facilities (in…

“Speaker 0: So basically what we've done you're quite right Councillor Alban thank you What we've done is we've deferred it back to the officers to com…”

Tenancy policy wording review

Members proposed a policy change to clarify the treatment of sole and joint tenancies, after concerns that the current wording could discourage residents from converting to joint tenancies or leave su…

“The council's tenant management policy is effectively our own policy for our own tenants and outlines how tenancies are managed, how tenancies are end…”

Tower block refurbishment delay

Housing officers reported that tower block refurbishment programmes are behind schedule because of Building Safety Regulator approvals, although enabling works such as cladding removal, surveys and in…

“96% of the capital program was spent this financial year, and well, last financial year. And although this does not include the budget put aside for t…”

Three-month licence suspension

The sub-committee decided to suspend the Fusion Basement premises licence for three months because it was not satisfied that public nuisance, public safety, and crime and disorder objectives had been …

“Upon reviewing the premises license at Fusion Basement 17 B Cliff Terrace and having considered the documentation and representation made by the appli…”

Provide missing compliance evidence

The licence holder was expected to provide missing paperwork and compliance evidence, including fire risk assessment, fire-related documentation, CCTV access, and updates for responsible authorities. …

“A formal request for a written response was sent to mister Johnson, the license holder, on the 04/13/2026. No response was received by the requested d…”

Public Spaces Protection Order

Cabinet approved a three-year antisocial behaviour and alcohol PSPO covering Margate, Ramsgate and Broadstairs. The order introduces a blanket ban on public alcohol consumption in key high streets, co…

“This report seeks approval to implement a robust three year order to tackle persistent nuisance behaviors across Margate, Ramsgate and Broadstairs. To…”

New alcohol and ASB PSPO

The panel considered and supported a proposed Public Space Protection Order to tackle alcohol-related antisocial behaviour in designated areas of Margate and Ramsgate, with an implementation date of 2…

“Speaker 4: Thank you, Chair. The overview and scrutiny panel is asked to note and scrutinize the content of this report and make any recommendations t…”