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SAFETY PROJECT STARTS ON MARGATE HARBOUR ARM
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project to install 220m of new hand railings at Margate Harbour Arm has been commissioned by Thanet District
Council officers. The scheme, which started this month, is anticipated to take up to four weeks, with businesses expected to continue trading during the works. During the same time period, eight wall-mounted lights will be
erected over the parking bays to improve visibility for pedestrians and vehicles.
Gavin Waite, Director of Operational Services at Thanet District Council, said: “The Grade II listed Margate Harbour Arm was constructed in 1815 as a safe haven for fishing and commercial shipping. “In recent years, however, the Harbour Arm has been redeveloped and is now a popular public area with art studios, cafes and bars.
“In light of this change, we are installing railings along the currently unprotected edge that maintain and enhance the character of the Harbour Arm. “We are also fi xing wall- mounted lighting above the parking bays to maintain public safety. We have worked with Historic England to ensure that the railings and lights preserve the historic character as well as improve public amenity and safety.”
CHARITY OF THE MONTH Kent Enterprise Trust
Kent Enterprise Trust, based in Herne Bay, has been recognised for changing lives by supporting people in their search for employment.
The charity generates income from
projects like Kent Enterprise House, grants, donations and fundraising events such as the Harvest Moon Gala Ball.
Its charitable work helps people get into or back into employment, education or training and it has been supporting people for more than 30 years, working closely with many other local organisations. The charity has two sites – Kent Enterprise House, The Links in Herne Bay, and Stream Walk Community Garden,
Stream Walk Footpath in Whitstable. The charity assists those who need them most to get into or back into the workplace or learning, to help improve individuals’ lives and support the wider community. It has seen its clients grow in confi dence and ability in order for them to be more successful, which in turn improves the lives of those using the service. The Kent Enterprise Trust serves any adult who can and wants to develop themselves using a variety of methods to offer assistance within its budgets. It also uses external bodies that provide a ready supply of people by referral.
The charity has a number of workshops
Broadstairs campus set to close
Plans have been announced to cease Canterbury Christ Church University courses from its Broadstairs campus.
The move, which will take effect from September 2018, will see all courses relocate to Canterbury as part of a wider long-term plan to redevelop facilities at its main city base. According to the university, it has said that it will work with staff and students during the transition phase as it delivers the transfer of existing courses and creation of new ones within Canterbury. The University’s Broadstairs campus was
created in 2000 to provide access to higher education for local people. This has been successful with more than 800 students from the area currently studying at Christ Church. However, the majority of students from Thanet (650) are choosing to study at the main campus in Canterbury, with declining numbers (135) opting for Broadstairs.
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and skills training sessions, which are a key part of its mission.
• For more details, or to volunteer, visit
www.kententerprisetrust.org/ or call 01227 844500.
© Nigel Cox
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