Thanet

Thanet Independent 2, Independent in Green Party group 1, Independent 1. The north-eastern tip of Kent, with the towns of Margate, Ramsgate and Broadstairs (birthplace of Ted Heath).

Garlinge has a byelection on 30 October (held by a Thanet Independent). Rob Yates (Margate Central) moved from Labour to Green Party in September 2025. Barry Manners (Cliftonville East) moved from Conservative to Independent in May 2025. Reform UK gained a seat from the Conservatives in Thanet Villages at a byelection on 1 May.

Next local elections
2027

Election cycle
Full

Local authority type
District

Address
PO Box 9, Cecil Street, Margate CT9 1XZ

Phone
01843 577000

Website
http://www.thanet.gov.uk/

Council Tax (Band D)
£2391.23

Upper tier authority
Kent