Proposals for the future of the Pierremont area in Broadstairs are set to be discussed at a Cabinet meeting on Wednesday 4 November. Key considerations include a substantial funding allocation for Pierremont Park, the potential transfer of the park to Broadstairs Town Council, and the relaunch of marketing efforts for the sale of the former adjacent depot site.
The Cabinet will review the allocation of up to £400,000 from the Pride in Place Impact Fund for the Pierremont Park regeneration project. This funding is intended to enhance the green space through the restoration of the central fountain, the planting of biodiverse flower beds, and the installation of inclusive play equipment.
Furthermore, the meeting will address a proposal for the ownership of Pierremont Park to be transferred to Broadstairs and St. Peter’s Town Council at market value. This transfer would include stipulations to ensure the site remains a public park in perpetuity. Given that the town council already owns the adjacent Pierremont Hall, it is considered well-positioned to manage the park for the community.
Decisions regarding the disposal of the former Pierremont depot, a derelict brownfield site adjacent to the park, will also be presented. The Cabinet had previously agreed to its disposal in September 2025. Following the withdrawal of a prospective buyer in August 2026, the site is proposed for remarketing with the aim of a freehold disposal via private treaty. If a buyer is not secured within six weeks of the marketing launch, the site will be offered at public auction.
Thanet District Council has a statutory duty to achieve the 'best consideration reasonably obtainable' when disposing of assets. Selling the depot at its market value is crucial for generating capital receipts, which will be reinvested into maintaining the council’s essential operational buildings across the district. The town council's previous bid for the depot was significantly below independent valuations and competing commercial offers.
Cllr Ruth Duckworth, Thanet District Council’s Cabinet Member for Regeneration and Property, expressed enthusiasm for the proposed investment in Pierremont Park, stating, “We are delighted to be able to propose £400,000 investment into Pierremont Park. Subject to approval, this funding can breathe new life into the space with inclusive play areas and restored gardens. Transferring ownership of the park to Broadstairs and St. Peter’s Town Council is a logical next step and would help to provide more localised management of the community space.” She added, “Although it was disappointing that the previous sale of the former depot building fell through, we have received a further credible offer. We believe this combined approach secures a positive future for the park while protecting public finances.”
Prior to the November Cabinet meeting, the funding allocations for the Pride in Place Impact Fund, the asset transfer of Pierremont Park, and the disposal of the former Pierremont Depot will be reviewed by the Overview and Scrutiny Panel on Tuesday 20 October 2026. The Pride in Place Impact Fund is a central government initiative providing Thanet District Council with £1.5 million for community space improvements.
