Broadstairs & St. Peter's Town Council

03/06/2026

T minus 3 days until our next seed and plant swap event!!
Pop into Pierremont Park this Saturday between 10&12, share any surplus you have, swap with other people and why not have a go at growing something new from the Free seeds on offer?

01/06/2026

As your child gets older and starts having more independence, it can be great to watch them take responsibility for themselves and experience their first taste of freedom. But, it can also be a great source of worry.

Here are some of the big risks to be aware of and talk to your child about to keep them safe.

Is there anything you’d add?

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⭐ It’s 2026 – Please like our posts, tag a friend or share with your communities so we can Make Prevention Possible ⭐

01/06/2026

🌈 This Pride month, Refuge stands with LGBTIQ+ survivors of domestic abuse.

We know abuse can happen to anyone, regardless of gender identity or sexual identity. But LGBTIQ+ people often face unique forms of harm, stigma, and silence.

We see you, and we believe you.

Our Helpline is open to all, at any time day or night, on 0808 2000 247.

For LGBTIQ+ specialist support, contact our friends at

29/05/2026

This is fantastic to see, big thank you to the visitors, volunteers and businesses who have been helping to keep Broadstairs cleaner, safer and kinder.

If anyone would like to get involved in a litter pick across the town, we do have litter picking equipment available to borrow from Pierremont Hall!

Broadstairs Town Team curiosityshopbroadstairs , Kinder collective and The Pavilion Youth and Community Cafe also host regular litter picks too, keep a look out on their pages for more details. (tag any other local businesses or community groups in the comments that we may have missed!)

Last weekend, our post highlighting the negative actions of a few youths reached just shy of 750,000 views. Today, we want to shine a light on something that deserves far more attention, respect, and reach.

​Meet these three absolute legends. 👑👏
​Today, they took it upon themselves to volunteer, grab some bags, and spend their Friday clearing up Viking Bay to keep our beach beautiful for everyone. No drama, no chasing "clout"—just pure pride in their community and hard work.

​They are the perfect reminder that there is so much more good out there than bad, and we should never judge an entire generation by the low standards of a few.

​Here is our challenge to you, Broadstairs: Let’s give these lads the massive credit they deserve. Share this post far and wide, smash that like button, and let’s make sure this incredible positive energy gets even more noise than last weekend's drama.

​You lads are a credit to yourselves and our town. Thank you! 👇

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29/05/2026

This morning, Operations Officer Paul and Community Engagement Officer Abi installed new educational signs at Culmers Meadow and Osborne Meadow. These signs are to encourage visitors to spend more time in nature pockets by spotting the different plant and insect species that are now calling these meadows home. We hope you enjoy them!

Commonly asked questions:
Q: Where are these meadows?
A: Culmers is located between Vere Road car park and Beach Mews, it neighbours Culmers Allotments!
A: Osborne Road is opposite the BT telephone exchange on Osborne Road.

Q: So, Who manages these areas?
A: Under the approval of the Broadstairs & St. Peter’s Town Council Environmental Committee, C E Officer Abi has been working with KCC to organise a licence on the formally disused bus stop at Osborne Road since 2024 when the project kicked off planting two cherry trees on the land. Maintaining and watering this land has been a team effort, working with tendered contractors, BSPTC staff and local volunteers (who we are very grateful for!)
A:Culmers is an ongoing project working with landowners/custodians of this historical land, CT10 Charities, to rewild sections of Culmers Amenity Land. Abi and Deputy Town Clerk Julie maintain this land, with Abi organising the rewilding project that will be starting back up again in the autumn for BIG PLANT WEEK. This was sadly delayed last year due to trespassers. If you have any questions about this project feel free to contact Abi!

Q:Why do the meadows look so different this year compared to last year?
A: short answer, plants which are better suited for the conditions in the area are thriving and growing stronger! Long answer, the seed mixed used is a mix specifically for coastal areas. This mix consisted of annuals (seeds that need to be reseeded every year) and perennials (plants that come back year after year)
In the first year the flowers that grew would have been heavy on the annuals visually, while the perennials established themselves underground. At the end of the flowering season the annuals would have turned to seed, dropped down and begun their life cycle again. However, lack of rain and other factors can lessen the success of them coming back, while the perennials have a stronger root system so don’t need as much water to thrive.
So, the weather this year will play a big part in how the meadow will look next year and what will grow from the meadows’ natural seed bank in the ground. How cool is that?!

Q: Will you be creating any more meadows?
A: We would love to; however we must consider many factors: Who owns the land, is there a good water supply nearby to establish the plants in the first year? Are there services such as water pipes or electric cables under the ground that we would have to consider? And of course accessibility and cost!

If you have any other questions regarding the projects:
Contact Abi at [email protected] for more information.

28/05/2026

Broadstairs and St Peter’s Town Council was delighted to receive a copy of the recently completed Register of Grade II Listed Buildings.

The three members of the Broadstairs Society team who have painstakingly undertaken the task met then Town Mayor, Cllr Mike Garner and Town Clerk, Kirsty Holroyd to present the bound volume which catalogues, pictures and describes more than 130 buildings.

Cllr Garner said, “ We are so grateful to the Broadstairs Society for undertaking this mammoth task. The register will be taken into our safekeeping as a record of the rich and varied architectural heritage in our town. Members of the public are welcome to view the document by making an appointment during normal working hours with the Town Clerk by emailing [email protected] or calling 01843 868718.”

28/05/2026

Mockett’s Wood Update:

"March and April have been busy months, and more insects have started appearing in the woods, particularly hover flies and solitary bees. In addition, ladybirds
continue to thrive."

Take a look at The Woodland Officer's latest newsletter to read more! ➡️

https://www.broadstairs.gov.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/MW-woodland-officer-newsletter-30-04-26.pdf

28/05/2026