Sandys Welcomes Treasury Minister to Thanet as £29 million Coastal Communities Fund Extension Announced
Posted by Laura Sandys, MP for South Thanet, at 14:47, Fri 23 August 2013:
Laura Sandys welcomed the Financial Secretary, The Rt Hon Greg Clark MP, to Thanet today as the Treasury announced an extension to the Coastal Communities Fund with the amount on offer increasing to £29 million.
Laura said: “I was thrilled to welcome the Minister to Thanet. The Coastal Communities Fund -aimed at assisting seaside towns in achieving their economic potential- was of course launched in Thanet so I am particularly delighted that Greg was here today to turn the soil at the Marlowe Innovation Centre for a new Coastal Communities Fund financed project set to create 70 jobs in Thanet on completion next year.
“I am also delighted that there will be an increase to next year’s available funding as a direct result of the success of our windfarm industry.
“This week a report was published by the Office for National Statistics looking at the economies of large coastal towns in 2007 and 2010. The picture painted in this study is sadly a very clear reflection of the neglect our seaside towns suffered under the last Government.
“The Coastal Communities Fund however is a very clear commitment from this Government to our seaside towns. Coastal areas around the country are now getting a lot more attention and I am always ensuring that Thanet is put at the very front of the queue in Westminster. In addition to the Coastal Communities Fund, we have been particularly fortunate in securing and benefiting from £35 million of regional growth funding. All of this is very good news indeed for residents in Thanet.
“All the events around Thanet this weekend alone are testament to the energy, vibrancy and aspiration of our local residents. With some financial support from central government, things are very much looking up!"
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Posted by Judith Haire, 15:40, Fri 23 August 2013: (Is this post abusive?) #
This is very positive and welcome news Thankyou Laura Sandys MP
Posted by fran witherden, 17:35, Fri 23 August 2013: (Is this post abusive?) #
I do not want to hear Laura Sandys blowing her own trumpet! She has done nothing for Thanet. What about improving the bus service in Ramsgate, Laura, or is that too difficult, knowing the 'special relationship' that Stagecoach has with KCC?
Posted by Beverly Martin, 08:11, Sat 24 August 2013: (Is this post abusive?) #
I don't know if £29m is for 'all' coastal communities, or Thanet, but it is hardly a huge sum, being just over half what we pay DAILY to the EU. That is a sobering perspective when the Ramsgate seafront is languishing in the 1950s, with a half-built wreck of a building project to greet visitors. Where are the beach huts, boats, water sports? Where is the vision? If the vision is right, the money will follow and the people will come. Ramsgate is just one beautiful, historic and special town in Thanet, but it sure needs a vision, some serious investment, and a beach that will draw visitors.
Posted by Charles Piggott, 11:34, Tue 27 August 2013: (Is this post abusive?) #
Great work!
Can I suggest looking at upgrading Thanet's seaside toilets?
These are in a shocking state. Not a very exciting project, but surely a priority to get the basics right from a tourist point of view?
If you are in doubt, have a look at the men's toilets in Viking or Joss Bay.