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News

  • Emergency Road Closure - Flete Road, Margate - 23rd July 2026 (Thanet)

    Emergency Road Closure - Flete Road, Margate - 23rd July 2026 (Thanet)

    Manston, Ramsgate, Kent
    Article by: Elizabeth J. Carr BA(Hons) MBA - Parish Clerk & RFO

    Southern Water Emergency Road Closure - Flete Road, Margate - 23rd July 2026 (Thanet) It has been necessary to close Flete Road, Margat...

    Manston Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 25 Jul 26
  • Keep Kent Safe - Latest Alerts

    Keep Kent Safe - Latest Alerts

    Manston, Ramsgate, Kent
    Article by: Elizabeth J. Carr BA(Hons) MBA - Parish Clerk & RFO

    Dear Kent Residents Doorstep criminals have been active this week in Sevenoaks, Dartford and Swanley claiming residents need roofing work c...

    Manston Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 25 Jul 26
  • Temporary Road Closure - High Street, Manston

    Temporary Road Closure - High Street, Manston

    Manston, Ramsgate, Kent
    Article by: Elizabeth J. Carr BA(Hons) MBA - Parish Clerk & RFO

    UK Power Networks - Temporary Road Closure - High Street, Manston - 7th September 2026 (Thanet District) Due to works planned to be underta...

    Manston Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 9 Jul 26
  • National Highways & Transport Survey

    National Highways & Transport Survey

    Manston, Ramsgate, Kent
    Article by: Elizabeth J. Carr BA(Hons) MBA - Parish Clerk & RFO

    This year, for the ninth year running, Kent County Council is taking part in the NHT Public Satisfaction Survey on highways and transport se...

    Manston Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 3 Jul 26
  • Budget Consultation 2027-28 - Your Views Requested

    Budget Consultation 2027-28 - Your Views Requested

    Manston, Ramsgate, Kent
    Article by: Elizabeth J. Carr BA(Hons) MBA - Parish Clerk & RFO

    Hi all, https://letstalk.kent.gov.uk/budget-consultation-2027-28 Hope you are all well. I have attached our new budget consultation link a...

    Manston Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 2 Jul 26
  • Emergency Road Closure - Manston Road

    Emergency Road Closure - Manston Road

    Manston, Ramsgate, Kent
    Article by: Elizabeth J. Carr BA(Hons) MBA - Parish Clerk & RFO

    SGN Emergency Road Closure - Manston Road, Margate - 26th June 2026 (Thanet) It has been necessary to close Manston Road, Margate from 26t...

    Manston Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 30 Jun 26
  • Manston Airport - Airspace Change consultation now closed

    Manston Airport - Airspace Change consultation now closed

    Manston, Ramsgate, Kent
    Article by: Elizabeth J. Carr BA(Hons) MBA - Parish Clerk & RFO

    RiverOak Strategic Partners Limited (‘RSP’) is working to redevelop and reopen Manston Airport as an air freight hub. After be...

    Manston Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 24 Jun 26
  • Emergency Gas Repairs - A256 Haine Road Ramsgate

    Emergency Gas Repairs - A256 Haine Road Ramsgate

    Manston, Ramsgate, Kent
    Article by: Elizabeth J. Carr BA(Hons) MBA - Parish Clerk & RFO

    I’m writing with an update on our emergency work on Haine Road, between the junctions of Spratling Road and Leigh Road today. For ever...

    Manston Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 23 Jun 26
  • NOTICE OF PUBLIC RIGHTS AND PUBLICATION OF UNAUDITED ANNUAL GOVERNANCE & ACCOUNTABILITY RETURN

    NOTICE OF PUBLIC RIGHTS AND PUBLICATION OF UNAUDITED ANNUAL GOVERNANCE & ACCOUNTABILITY RETURN

    Manston, Ramsgate, Kent
    Article by: Elizabeth J. Carr BA(Hons) MBA - Parish Clerk & RFO

    ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2026 Local Audit and Accountability Act 2014 (Sections 26 & 27) Accounts and Audit Regulations 2015...

    Manston Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 22 Jun 26
  • Manston Airport DCO News

    Manston Airport DCO News

    Manston, Ramsgate, Kent
    Article by: Elizabeth J. Carr BA(Hons) MBA - Parish Clerk & RFO

    The Parish Council has received a letter on behalf of RSP from TLT. TLT Letter You can view all Major Project information from the "T...

    Manston Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 21 Jun 26
  • Manston Park Barrier & CCTV Update

    Manston Park Barrier & CCTV Update

    Manston, Ramsgate, Kent
    Article by: Elizabeth J. Carr BA(Hons) MBA - Parish Clerk & RFO

    Following the Full Council Meeting on Monday 8 June, the Council has agreed to accept the insurance settlement for the damaged barrier at Ma...

    Manston Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 21 Jun 26
  • Grants of up to £6,000 for Community Environmental Projects

    Grants of up to £6,000 for Community Environmental Projects

    Manston, Ramsgate, Kent
    Article by: Elizabeth J. Carr BA(Hons) MBA - Parish Clerk & RFO

    Kent Community Foundation is offering grants of up to £6,000 for community environmental projects across Kent and Medway. Funding supp...

    Manston Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 11 Jun 26
  • Southern Water Emergency Road Closure - Spratling Street , Manston - 9th June 2026

    Southern Water Emergency Road Closure - Spratling Street , Manston - 9th June 2026

    Manston, Ramsgate, Kent
    Article by: Elizabeth J. Carr BA(Hons) MBA - Parish Clerk & RFO

    Southern Water Emergency Road Closure - Spratling Street , Manston - 9th June 2026 (Thanet) It has been necessary to close Spratling Stree...

    Manston Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 9 Jun 26
  • RSP Redevelopment and Reopening of Manston Airport

    RSP Redevelopment and Reopening of Manston Airport

    Manston, Ramsgate, Kent
    Article by: Elizabeth J. Carr BA(Hons) MBA - Parish Clerk & RFO

    Manston Parish Council have today (1 June 2026) received the following email from RSP: "RiverOak Strategic Partners Limited (‘RS...

    Manston Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 1 Jun 26
  • Important update – Thanet water supply

    Important update – Thanet water supply

    Manston, Ramsgate, Kent
    Article by: Elizabeth J. Carr BA(Hons) MBA - Parish Clerk & RFO

    As we head into the weekend, I wanted to provide a brief update and advise that all customers in Thanet remain in supply with no interruptio...

    Manston Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 30 May 26
  • Community Update – Thanet - ANTI-SOCIAL BEHAVIOUR

    Community Update – Thanet - ANTI-SOCIAL BEHAVIOUR

    Manston, Ramsgate, Kent
    Article by: Elizabeth J. Carr BA(Hons) MBA - Parish Clerk & RFO

    We wanted to provide you with an update regarding Anti-social behaviour - general, which people around your area have highlighted as an issu...

    Manston Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 30 May 26
  • Report it!

    Report it!

    Manston, Ramsgate, Kent
    Article by: Elizabeth J. Carr BA(Hons) MBA - Parish Clerk & RFO

    If you have witnessed a crime, anti-social behaviour, criminal damage or have any information which may help to reduce criminal activity in ...

    Manston Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 28 May 26
  • Urgent Road Closure - Spratling Street, Manston - 26th May 2026

    Urgent Road Closure - Spratling Street, Manston - 26th May 2026

    Manston, Ramsgate, Kent
    Article by: Elizabeth J. Carr BA(Hons) MBA - Parish Clerk & RFO

    KCC Urgent Road Closure - Spratling Street, Manston - 26th May 2026 (Thanet) It will be necessary to close Spratling Street, Manston from ...

    Manston Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 21 May 26
  • Fuel Fest - 40MPH Speed Limit & Prohibition of Parking

    Fuel Fest - 40MPH Speed Limit & Prohibition of Parking

    Manston, Ramsgate, Kent
    Article by: Elizabeth J. Carr BA(Hons) MBA - Parish Clerk & RFO

    Fuel Fest - 40MPH Speed Limit & Prohibition of Parking - B2190 Spitfire Way, Ramsgate & B2050 Manston Road East, Minster - 25th July...

    Manston Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 20 May 26
  • Fuel Fest - 40MPH Speed Limit & Prohibition of Parking

    Fuel Fest - 40MPH Speed Limit & Prohibition of Parking

    Manston, Ramsgate, Kent
    Article by: Elizabeth J. Carr BA(Hons) MBA - Parish Clerk & RFO

    Fuel Fest - 40MPH Speed Limit & Prohibition of Parking - B2190 Spitfire Way, Ramsgate & B2050 Manston Road East, Minster - 25th July...

    Manston Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 20 May 26
  • Temporary Road Closures – A299 Thanet Way, St Nicholas At Wade – from 1st July 2026 for up to 3 months

    Temporary Road Closures – A299 Thanet Way, St Nicholas At Wade – from 1st July 2026 for up to 3 months

    Manston, Ramsgate, Kent
    Article by: Elizabeth J. Carr BA(Hons) MBA - Parish Clerk & RFO

    Temporary Road Closures – A299 Thanet Way, St Nicholas At Wade – from 1st July 2026 for up to 3 months. Because of highway repa...

    Manston Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 13 May 26
  • Temporary Road Closures – A299 Thanet Way, Thanet & Canterbury – from 1st July 2026 for up to 3 months

    Temporary Road Closures – A299 Thanet Way, Thanet & Canterbury – from 1st July 2026 for up to 3 months

    Manston, Ramsgate, Kent
    Article by: Elizabeth J. Carr BA(Hons) MBA - Parish Clerk & RFO

    Temporary Road Closures – A299 Thanet Way, Thanet & Canterbury – from 1st July 2026 for up to 3 months. Because of highway ...

    Manston Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 13 May 26
  • Temporary Road Closure - Manston Road, Manston - 14th July 2026

    Temporary Road Closure - Manston Road, Manston - 14th July 2026

    Manston, Ramsgate, Kent
    Article by: Elizabeth J. Carr BA(Hons) MBA - Parish Clerk & RFO

    Openreach - Temporary Road Closure - Manston Road, Manston - 14th July 2026 (Thanet District) Due to works planned to be undertaken by Open...

    Manston Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 13 May 26
  • Temporary Road Closure - Preston Road, Ramsgate - 14th July 2026

    Temporary Road Closure - Preston Road, Ramsgate - 14th July 2026

    Manston, Ramsgate, Kent
    Article by: Elizabeth J. Carr BA(Hons) MBA - Parish Clerk & RFO

    Openreach - Temporary Road Closure - Preston Road, Ramsgate - 14th July 2026 (Thanet District) Due to works planned to be undertaken by Ope...

    Manston Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 13 May 26
  • Goal Post Replacement Works Underway in Manston Park

    Goal Post Replacement Works Underway in Manston Park

    Manston, Ramsgate, Kent
    Article by: Elizabeth J. Carr BA(Hons) MBA - Parish Clerk & RFO

    Manston Parish Council is currently replacing the old, damaged goal posts and nets in Manston Park. As part of these improvements, the goal ...

    Manston Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 11 May 26
  • Fly Tipping

    Fly Tipping

    Manston, Ramsgate, Kent
    Article by: Elizabeth J. Carr BA(Hons) MBA - Parish Clerk & RFO

    If, like us, you are fed up with fly-tipping around the village which not only make it an eyesore but a health and safety issue too, then pl...

    Manston Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 27 Apr 26
  • Consumer Alert Newsletter - 24 April 2026

    Consumer Alert Newsletter - 24 April 2026

    Manston, Ramsgate, Kent
    Article by: Elizabeth J. Carr BA(Hons) MBA - Parish Clerk & RFO

    Dear Kent Residents Residents have been targeted this week by investment scam adverts on Facebook - one Kent resident even lost tens of tho...

    Manston Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 24 Apr 26
  • Scam Awareness Talk - 27 May 2026

    Scam Awareness Talk - 27 May 2026

    Manston, Ramsgate, Kent
    Article by: Elizabeth J. Carr BA(Hons) MBA - Parish Clerk & RFO

    Scam Awareness Talk

    Manston Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 21 Apr 26
  • Public Inquiry - Reclamet (Holdings) Limited

    Public Inquiry - Reclamet (Holdings) Limited

    Manston, Ramsgate, Kent
    Article by: Elizabeth J. Carr BA(Hons) MBA - Parish Clerk & RFO

    ENVIRONMENTAL PERMITTING (ENGLAND AND W0ALES) REGULATIONS 2016 – REGULATION 31 INQUIRY At Darwin Conference Suite, University of Ke...

    Manston Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 20 Apr 26
  • Kent’s Plan Bee - Please Take Part!

    Kent’s Plan Bee - Please Take Part!

    Manston, Ramsgate, Kent
    Article by: Elizabeth J. Carr BA(Hons) MBA - Parish Clerk & RFO

    I am the Kent’s Plan Bee officer at Kent County Council, responsible for promoting pollinator conservation. We have just launched a s...

    Manston Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 16 Apr 26
  • TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF DRIVING - MANSTON COURT ROAD, MARGATE

    TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF DRIVING - MANSTON COURT ROAD, MARGATE

    Manston, Ramsgate, Kent
    Article by: Elizabeth J. Carr BA(Hons) MBA - Parish Clerk & RFO

    KCC MANSTON COURT ROAD, MARGATE TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF DRIVING Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 – Section 14 (2) Kent County Co...

    Manston Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 8 Apr 26
  • Temporary Road Closure - Spratling Street, Manston - 1st June 2026

    Temporary Road Closure - Spratling Street, Manston - 1st June 2026

    Manston, Ramsgate, Kent
    Article by: Elizabeth J. Carr BA(Hons) MBA - Parish Clerk & RFO

    Southern Water - Temporary Road Closure - Spratling Street, Manston - 1st June 2026 (Thanet District) Due to works planned to be undertaken...

    Manston Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 31 Mar 26
  • Scammers - URGENT WARNING!

    Scammers - URGENT WARNING!

    Manston, Ramsgate, Kent
    Article by: Elizabeth J. Carr BA(Hons) MBA - Parish Clerk & RFO

    Hi All, I’m just making you aware of Scammers in the local area. Please read the email sent to me below, I have also spoken to Tradi...

    Manston Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 28 Mar 26
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    Day of Action to show how much we care about Food Security and Nature in Thanet

    Manston, Ramsgate, Kent
    Article by: Gina McCready - Save our Fields Birchington

    The Community Planning Alliance (CPA) is holding a national Day of Action on Saturday 18th April 2026, to highlight the threat to parks, nat...

    Manston Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 24 Mar 26
  • TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF DRIVING - SPRATLING LANE

    TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF DRIVING - SPRATLING LANE

    Manston, Ramsgate, Kent
    Article by: Elizabeth J. Carr BA(Hons) MBA - Parish Clerk & RFO

    SPRATLING LANE, RAMSGATE TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF DRIVING Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 – Section 14 (2) Kent County Council g...

    Manston Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 16 Mar 26
  • Manston Airport As An Air Freight Hub - Stage 3 Consultation

    Manston Airport As An Air Freight Hub - Stage 3 Consultation

    Manston, Ramsgate, Kent
    Article by: Owen, Manston Airport Team, RiverOak Strategic Partners

    RiverOak Strategic Partners Limited (‘RSP’) is working to redevelop and reopen Manston Airport as an air freight hub. RSP&rsqu...

    Manston Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 16 Mar 26
  • Dog Park Closure Dates

    Dog Park Closure Dates

    Manston, Ramsgate, Kent
    Article by: Elizabeth J. Carr BA(Hons) MBA - Parish Clerk & RFO

    Manston Dog Park - a secure section of Manston Park where dogs can be trained/exercised off-lead - will be open from April to October only. ...

    Manston Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 10 Mar 26
  • Chairman Receives New Jewel of Office

    Chairman Receives New Jewel of Office

    Manston, Ramsgate, Kent
    Article by: Elizabeth J. Carr BA(Hons) MBA - Parish Clerk & RFO

    The Chair of Manston Parish Council, Cllr Paul Bell (right of the photo), received a new Jewel of Office donated to the Parish Council by pa...

    Manston Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 10 Mar 26
  • Latest

    Latest

    Manston, Ramsgate, Kent
    Article by: Elizabeth J. Carr BA(Hons) MBA - Parish Clerk & RFO

    View the latest "What's On? In Kent.com" Newsletter in your browser. Or download the "What's On" App here.

    Manston Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 6 Mar 26
  • Doorstep criminals and scammers are getting smarter

    Doorstep criminals and scammers are getting smarter

    Manston, Ramsgate, Kent
    Article by: Elizabeth J. Carr BA(Hons) MBA - Parish Clerk & RFO

    6 March 2026 Dear Kent Residents Read the Trading Standards Alerts in full here. Doorstep criminals hav

    Manston Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 6 Mar 26
  • Dumping of Rubbish at Village Hall

    Dumping of Rubbish at Village Hall

    Manston, Ramsgate, Kent
    Article by: Elizabeth J. Carr BA(Hons) MBA - Parish Clerk & RFO

    Please don’t leave rubbish at the Village Hall. Anything dumped on site is considered fly‑tipping, which is illegal. It creates an uns...

    Manston Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 4 Mar 26
  • Reopening Manston Airport – 2026 Airspace Change Consultation

    Reopening Manston Airport – 2026 Airspace Change Consultation

    Manston, Ramsgate, Kent
    Article by: Owen, Manston Airport Team, RiverOak Strategic Partners

    RiverOak Strategic Partners Limited (‘RSP’) is working to redevelop and reopen Manston Airport as an air freight hub. RSP is ...

    Manston Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 2 Mar 26
  • Southern Water - We’ll be at the Cliftonville Community Centre in Margate

    Southern Water - We’ll be at the Cliftonville Community Centre in Margate

    Manston, Ramsgate, Kent
    Article by: Elizabeth J. Carr BA(Hons) MBA - Parish Clerk & RFO

    We’ll be at the Cliftonville Community Centre in Margate from 1.30pm – 6.30pm Join us at our next customer drop in event and ha...

    Manston Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 27 Feb 26
  • Noise Nuisance Reporting

    Noise Nuisance Reporting

    Manston, Ramsgate, Kent
    Article by: Elizabeth J. Carr BA(Hons) MBA - Parish Clerk & RFO

    Manston Parish Council are pleased to advise that you can now report noise nuisance direct to Thanet District Council online! Anyone can ma...

    Manston Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 27 Feb 26
  • Development Consent for the South East Anglia Link Project

    Development Consent for the South East Anglia Link Project

    Manston, Ramsgate, Kent
    Article by: Elizabeth J. Carr BA(Hons) MBA - Parish Clerk & RFO

    Application by National Grid Electricity Transmission for an Order Granting Development Consent for the South East Anglia Link Project ...

    Manston Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 23 Feb 26
  • Has Made Document Amendment 2 - Thanet

    Has Made Document Amendment 2 - Thanet

    Manston, Ramsgate, Kent
    Article by: Elizabeth J. Carr BA(Hons) MBA - Parish Clerk & RFO

    Please find attached the Has Made documents for Amendment 2 a Speed Limit Order on Manston Road and Preston Road, Ramsgate in the District o...

    Manston Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 20 Feb 26
  • Community Warden Drop-in

    Community Warden Drop-in

    Manston, Ramsgate, Kent
    Article by: Elizabeth J. Carr BA(Hons) MBA - Parish Clerk & RFO

    Come and meet your Community Warden! Our local Community Warden, Gary Groombridge, will be holding weekly Drop-ins every Wednesday from 2pm...

    Manston Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 20 Feb 26
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    Community Warden Drop-in

    Manston, Ramsgate, Kent
    Article by: Elizabeth J. Carr BA(Hons) MBA - Parish Clerk & RFO

    The Community Warden is holding a "Drop-In" session tomorrow, 18th February 2026 at 2pm until 4pm in Manston Village Hall, Preston...

    Manston Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 17 Feb 26
  • Consumer Alert Newsletter - 13 February 2026

    Consumer Alert Newsletter - 13 February 2026

    Manston, Ramsgate, Kent
    Article by: Mark Rolfe - Head of Community Protection

    Dear Kent Residents Read the Newsletter in full by clicking here A police scam has been targeting residents this week in Romney Marsh, Ash...

    Manston Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 16 Feb 26
  • Kent Police Surgery 2026

    Kent Police Surgery 2026

    Manston, Ramsgate, Kent
    Article by: Elizabeth J. Carr BA(Hons) MBA - Parish Clerk & RFO

    Live or work in Thanet Villages? Your Neighbourhood Beat Officer will be holding Police surgeries throughout 2026. Please see the dates and...

    Manston Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 16 Feb 26