About us

Margate Renewal Partnership has been set up to spearhead the regeneration of Margate.  It is made up of key stakeholders who have an important role to play in the transformation of Margate.  The Partnership aims to create a vibrant town with a mix of traditional seaside attractions and modern and creative quarters.

Board members

Margate Renewal Partnership is made up of:

• Ms Pam Alexander, Chair of MRP, Chief Executive of SEEDA
• Ms Victoria Pomery, Project Director, Turner Contemporary
• Dr Andrew Brown, Planning & Development Director for South East, English Heritage
• Ms Di Wooloff, Area Lead, Kent & Medway, GOSE
• Ms Michelle Davies, Regional Manager, Heritage Lottery Fund
• Mr David Edwards, Regional Director, Homes & Communities Agency
• Mr Richard Russell, Director of External Relations & Development, Arts Council SE
• Mr Richard Samuel, Chief Executive, Thanet District Council
• Cllr Sandy Ezekiel, Leader of Thanet District Council
• Cllr Roger Latchford, Deputy Leader & Cabinet Member for Regeneration, TDC
• Mr Kevin Lynes, Cabinet Member for Regeneration & Supporting Independence, KCC

• Ms Amanda Honey, Managing Director for Communities Directorate, KCC

• Cllr Mike Hill, Cabinet Member for Communities, KCC

• Mr Colin Maclean, Head of Community Planning, KCC

Other Partners

• East Kent Local Strategic Partnership 
• Canterbury Christchurch University
• Margate Town Partnership
• Business Link Kent
• East Kent Enterprise Gateway

The Margate Renewal Partnership team

• Derek Harding, Programme Director - Tel 01843 609337
• Sarah Wren, Arts Regeneration Officer KCC and ACE - Tel 01843 609338