£20 million of Government Funding for Ramsgate - Have Your Say!

Thanet District Council has been awarded £20million of government funding for Ramsgate, through the Plan for Neighbourhoods programme. This will support investment in Ramsgate over a ten year period, from 2026 to 2036.

The funding will be used to help deal with some of the issues that matter most to local people.

Local people are now invited to share their thoughts on living in Ramsgate, through an online survey. The survey is open until Monday 8 September 2025.

Cllr Rick Everitt, Leader of Thanet District Council, said: “This is a very exciting time for Ramsgate. With the prospect of £20million of new government funding, in addition to the regeneration projects already under way, we have the opportunity to make a huge difference to the town. This survey is the first step in developing a shared vision for the future of Ramsgate, ensuring that the funding will improve the things that matter most to the people that live and work there.

“It’s important that we hear from as many people as possible at this early stage in the process. This is a significant opportunity for local people to change the face of Ramsgate, and getting a wide input is integral to getting this right. I would encourage as many people as possible to share their views on life in Ramsgate.”

Brian Horton, Interim Chair Ramsgate Neighbourhood Board said: ‘’We are looking forward to hearing from the people of Ramsgate - it is important that everyone has a chance to let us know their views. That way, the Ramsgate Neighbourhood Board will be able to develop a vision and plan for the £20m that reflects what local people think is needed to make Ramsgate the best place for their future.

“£20m sounds like a lot of money, but we need to make sure the investment is used wisely over the next ten years.

“We are looking forward to hearing from you, and thank you for your time in completing this survey.’’

A Neighbourhood Board has been set up to develop a ten-year vision and regeneration plan for Ramsgate. The Board includes representatives from the Ramsgate community, local businesses, sports and cultural organisations, the not-for-profit sector, and public sector agencies, alongside the MP and relevant representatives from the district, town and county councils.

The council will also invite people who fulfil specific criteria to apply to join the Board. The aim is to ensure that all communities are represented. Applications will be welcomed from:

• Young people aged 18 to 25
• Council or social housing tenants
• High street business owners
• Private sector investors, who are not looking for public/grant investment for their business
• Representatives from cultural or leisure venues
• Representatives from community, cultural or faith organisations, working directly with Ramsgate residents

Information on how to apply for a community-specific Board position will be shared in the coming weeks.

The Ramsgate ten-year vision and regeneration plan must be submitted to government for consideration by the end of November 2025.

Ramsgate is one of 75 towns included in the government’s Plan for Neighbourhoods programme, delivered by the Ministry for Housing, Communities and Local Government.