Margate news
Polly, Tracey Emin, and more than 70 community groups launch bid to make Thanet Isle of Culture 2029
06 February 2026
Two new free primary school breakfast clubs announced for East Thanet
Polly Billington MP visits Salmestone Primary School in Margate's free breakfast club last year.
02 February 2026
Polly condemns shock figures showing Thanet received just 2.3% of Kent County Council bus subsidies in 2025
06 January 2026
Chancellor of the Exchequer welcomes Polly and Margate small business owner to No11 Downing Street
14 November 2025
More than 4,000 veterans in East Thanet set to benefit from Labour’s transformational Veterans Strategy
13 November 2025
Polly raises concerns about fire safety following Reform UK chaos on Kent County Council
12 November 2025
Polly hails the passing of Labour’s Renters Rights Act, which will deliver fairness for renters
02 November 2025
Polly urges Reform UK in Kent to rethink cuts to support for elderly people in Thanet
29 October 2025
Reform in Kent’s ‘dodgy figures’ and ‘evasion tactics’ can’t mask looming broken promise on council tax, says Polly
06 October 2025
Polly holds event calling on the Prime Minister to take stronger action to support seaside towns
26 September 2025
Polly and Thanet Council Leader hail £1.5 million Pride in Place government funding to revitalise Thanet
25 September 2025
Polly hails government law and order blitz, including announcement of named officers for every community in East Thanet
14 August 2025