Councillor Helen Whitehead

Port of Ramsgate Future Delivery - Project Decisions

From: Cabinet - Thursday, 18th December, 2025 7.00 pm - December 18, 2025

A report was presented to Cabinet to update on the Port of Ramsgate Future Delivery Project and to propose recommendations on next steps.   The objectives of the project are to end the revenue deficit position at the port and deliver a sustainable long-term solution that removes financial and legal risk. The solution must also avoid local financial contribution to any capital costs.   This follows the decision of Cabinet on 26 June 2025, not to implement a previous decision to progress a plan for a Multi Purpose Hybrid model of operation for the Port.   Since June 2025 officers have scoped ten high level options for the future of the port. The report updates on the option scoping work and proposes that six of the options be discounted and that further work be done to develop the remaining four options. The report also proposes that a Harbour Revision Order process be commenced without delay and that short term income opportunities be further explored and implemented.

Recommendations Approved

2025-26 Budget Monitoring No.2

From: Cabinet - Thursday, 27th November, 2025 7.00 pm - November 27, 2025

This report provides the 2025/26 budget monitor for General Fund revenue and capital forecasts against budget, as well as the Housing Revenue Account (HRA) to the 30th September 2025. The current forecast is a significant General Fund overspend of £2.907 million, driven by a combination of systemic, demand-led pressures (particularly in Homelessness and Housing Benefits) and a number of significant one-off costs.

Procurement of UPVC Windows and Doors and Roof Replacement Contract

From: Cabinet - Thursday, 27th November, 2025 7.00 pm - November 27, 2025

This report seeks authority for the council to enter into two new contracts for works in relation to its housing stock and tenancy services. The contracts are as follows:   1.  A 5 year contract with an option for the Council to extend for 24 months in 12 month intervals, for the replacement of UVPC windows and doors in HRA owned social housing stock and GF owned temporary accommodation stock. The value of this contract is expected to be in the region of £3 Million.   2.  A 5 year contract with an option for the Council to extend for 24 months in 12 month intervals, for the replacement roofs in HRA owned social housing stock and GF owned temporary accommodation stock. The value of this contract is expected to be in the region of £3 Million.

For Determination

Acquisition of 11 section 106 homes at Tothill St Minster

From: Cabinet - Thursday, 27th November, 2025 7.00 pm - November 27, 2025

...to proceed with the acquisition of 11 homes at Tothill Street, Minster, for £1.44 million to increase the council's housing stock and provide affordable rental homes.

Recommendations Approved

Ramsgate Neighbourhood Programme - Regeneration Plan and Vision Submission

From: Cabinet - Thursday, 27th November, 2025 7.00 pm - November 27, 2025

... officers should submit the Ten Year Vision and Regeneration Plan for Ramsgate to central government on behalf of the Ramsgate Neighbourhood Board.

Recommendations Approved