I hope everyone has had the opportunity to enjoy some of the fantastic weather we have had in Ramsgate. I’ve been pleased to share some of the summer break with my grandchildren, who are growing up fast. It’s such a joy to be able to use Ramsgate Main Sands. There are also many fabulous local […]
Category: District Reports
Karen Constantine: District & County Council Report, February 2018
A very busy start to 2018 There are many pressing issues at the moment – the failure of TDC to pass the local plan, real concerns and frustration about litter, rubbish and dog mess (I think it’s driving everyone mad) and the constant threat of cuts to our services. The really central and dominating issue […]
Karen Constantine: District & County Council Report, December 2017
It’s that festive time of the year again, how quickly it seems to come around. It’s been such a busy 12 months, with so much going on. Since being elected to Kent County Council in May, I’ve been able to spend all my time on ‘local’ politics. You might be aware that Labour is on […]
Karen Constantine: District & County Council Report, October 2017
October was a busy month, especially because I was fortunate to be called on to visit Kurdistan. I went as part of UK delegation who were visiting to ensure that the referendum for independence, was free, fair and unobstructed. Which it was. I learnt a great deal about this complex situation, about Middle East politics, […]
Karen Constantine: District & County Council Report, July 2017
Progess on fire concerns After the dreadful catastrophe at Grenfell Towers, I have been dealing with safety concerns at Trove Court and elsewhere. Following a series of emails and meetings with residents who have been raising concerns about potentially ‘faulty’ alarms and other issues, work is now being undertaken to improve safety. There is more […]
Karen Constantine: District & County Council Report, June 2017
Thanet District Council and Kent County Council councillor report. June 2017. Well it’s been such a hectic time since being elected to Kent Council Council on 4th May 2017. Those of you that have read my reports before will be aware that I try to do a fairly regular report in order to be transparent […]
Karen Constantine: District Councillor’s Report, March 2017
Local issues. Lancaster Close residents are ‘up in arms’ about changes to the egress and access to their homes whilst nearby building takes place. This inconvenience is likely to last for six months. I have been in contact with the housing director to organise immediate relief and solutions for the residents of the 44 homes […]
Karen Constantine: District Councillor’s Report, Nov-Dec 2016
It’s been yet another busy period of time. Yet more housing issues to deal with. They can best be summed up as people facing very difficult and complex pressures. There will be no let up in the New Year. Crisis is the name of the game. We really need to see some house building in […]
Karen Constantine: District Councillor’s Report, September 2016
September seemed to pass in a blur! There is a steady amount of casework, mainly this is people seeking help with housing issues. This month it’s been pleas for help with ‘rebanding’. Young families that need more space. It turns out that their is little I can do as a Cllr to assist. The only […]
Karen Constantine: District Councillor’s Report, August 2016
The homelessness and housing crisis continues, with families and usually single men contacting me on a weekly basis for help and support. Some of these individuals cases are taking a long time to resolve. A small group of Irish Travellers/Romany Gypsies were camped out near to the Tesco store on Manston road. I went to […]