George Kup - Councillor for Thanet ( Birchington North Ward)

Councillor George Kup

 Conservative Party  Birchington North Ward

Email: Cllr-George.Kup@thanet.gov.uk

Council: Thanet

Council Profile: View on council website

Committees: Boundary and Electoral Arrangements Working Party (Committee Member) Youth Services Provision Review Working Party Overview & Scrutiny Panel Council (Committee Member) Planning Committee Cabinet (Guest)

Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

52 meetings · Page 1 of 11

Council Committee Member

Council - Thursday, 11th December, 2025 7.00 pm

December 11, 2025
Boundary and Electoral Arrangements Working Party Committee Member

Boundary and Electoral Arrangements Working Party - Wednesday, 3rd December, 2025 4.00 pm

December 03, 2025
Council Committee Member

Extraordinary, Council - Thursday, 20th November, 2025 7.00 pm

November 20, 2025
Boundary and Electoral Arrangements Working Party Committee Member

Boundary and Electoral Arrangements Working Party - Thursday, 30th October, 2025 4.00 pm

October 30, 2025
Council Committee Member

Council - Thursday, 9th October, 2025 7.00 pm

54 attendees, 27 documents, 1 media files

October 09, 2025

Decisions from Meetings

26 decisions · Page 4 of 6

UK Shared Prosperity Fund Programme 2025-26

From: Cabinet - Thursday, 20th March, 2025 7.00 pm - March 20, 2025

In December 2024, Thanet District Council received notification from Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) that the UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF) has been extended for a final year - April 2025 to March 2026. The aim of the UKSPF extension year is to provide a smooth transition from the existing UKSPF programme to a new, future funding framework, yet to be announced.   Thanet has been awarded £546,557 of funding to deliver projects within the priorities of Community and Place; Support for Business; and People and Skills, with Thanet District Council being the lead authority for the programme.

Recommendations Approved

Winter Gardens, Margate

From: Cabinet - Thursday, 20th March, 2025 7.00 pm - March 20, 2025

Cabinet considered a report which provided an update on the progress made by the Council in marketing the Winter Gardens in Margate. The report recommended a preferred commercial partner to lease, refurbish and reopen the venue.   The proposals set out in the report aimed to secure the long-term future of the Winter Gardens as a multi-use leisure and entertainment venue.   The report recommended that the Council commit to the project to refurbish and reopen the Winter Gardens, in partnership with Westwood One Theatre, and support the work to complete the necessary next steps.

Recommendations Approved

Vehicle and Equipment Replacement for the Open Spaces Service

From: Cabinet - Thursday, 20th March, 2025 7.00 pm - March 20, 2025

The decision confirms a planned purchase of vehicles and equipment for the Open Spaces Service to the value of £1,277,850. The purchases can be funded from the Open Spaces Service allocation within the Vehicle and Equipment Replacement Programme capital budget.

Recommendations approved

Anti-social Behaviour and Alcohol PSPO

From: Cabinet - Thursday, 20th March, 2025 7.00 pm - March 20, 2025

Consideration is being given to the implementation of a further public spaces protection order to assist with addressing anti-social behaviour in the district. Cabinet are being asked to agree to go out to consultation on the proposed order.

Recommendations Approved

2025/26 Fees and Charges

From: Cabinet - Thursday, 30th January, 2025 7.00 pm - January 30, 2025

To review and consider the Fees and Charges proposed to be set for the 2025/26 budget.

Recommendations Approved

Summary

Meetings Attended: 52

Average per Month: 2.3

Decisions Recorded: 26