Broadstairs & St. Peter's Town Council

16/06/2026

Town councillor vacancy

Become a Councillor!

Are you passionate about Broadstairs and St Peter’s? Do you have ideas, experience or skills to contribute? This is your opportunity to step forward and make a real difference.
The Town Council is inviting applications for one vacant position in the BEACON ROAD Ward to be filled by co-option.
Being a Town Councillor means representing your community, helping make decisions and working towards a brighter future for the town.
No experience is needed as training will be given.
We’re looking for enthusiasm, commitment and a willingness to contribute. Please see our website for eligibility criteria, person specification and application form
Closing date Monday 22 June 2026
For more details
call 01843 868718
email [email protected]
Or visit https://www.broadstairs.gov.uk/town-councillor-vacancy-2/

12/06/2026

About the Mayor – Cllr George Rusiecki

"Born in Wales, my first connection to Thanet was when I was posted to RAF Manston in 1979. I worked there in air traffic control for the next three years during which time I met a local girl – now my Mayoress, Sarah Kemp....... "

(to read this in full see the slides or link below)

"2023 I was elected to represent Bradstowe ward in Broadstairs for both the Town and District Councils. I was delighted to serve as Deputy Mayor for the Town Council during the Civic Year 2025-26 and I am honoured to be able to represent the Town as Mayor for the current year.
Unlike County and District Councils which can be remote because they deal with such large numbers of people, Local Councils are placed within our communities. Local Councillors are vital to our community as they meet and talk to the people they represent every day in shops, pubs, at work and out and about. People tell us what is important to them and we can act on that.

We know security in our town is a main priority for many and we have worked hard to provide additional security resources not only on the beaches but in the high street, parks and shops.
My aim as Town Mayor is to make Broadstairs even safer and more family focused. As a keen member of Dickens Festival I recognise the importance of our heritage and the appeal of a traditional family holiday.

As a keen fisherman I will be looking to reintroduce the Mayor’s Cup – a fishing competition for young people. I will be working to increase awareness around defibrillators and bleed kits and ensuring everyone has access to them. With my military background I am passionate about helping former servicemen and women and I will be therefore be working with colleagues on the Town Council to introduce a Veterans Association."

Link to full statement- www.broadstairs.gov.uk/the-town-mayor/meet-our-town-mayor/

09/06/2026

08/06/2026

Come on down. It’s only a bit of rain and the plants love it!! your own plants

05/06/2026

This week is volunteer week!

We are very lucky to work with some fantastic volunteers across Broadstairs and St. Peter’s, including our very enthusiastic Friends of Mockett’s Wood who help Our Woodland Officer Neil maintain Mockett’s Wood weekly. From litter picks to tree planting, they help make this woodland a special place for residents to visit. We are always keen to welcome new volunteers to the group so if you would like to get involved, please contact us! Training will be given.

Broadstairs and St Peter’s are blessed with so many volunteers who litter pick, plant, water, make, mend and generally work so hard to ensure our towns look their best for residents and visitors to enjoy.

For everything you do we say, Thank you all!!

05/06/2026

The end of Civic Year 25-26 report is now available to view on our website
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04/06/2026

New maps for all of the Thanet Little Libraries!