Thanet District Council unanimously declares climate emergency
XR Thanet staged a colourful and lively demonstration outside Thanet District Council's (TDC) Margate headquarters to support a motion brought jointly by the Labour and Green parties to declare a climate emergency.
And, satisfyingly and much to most observer's surprise, Thanet councillors – including independents and Conservatives – voted unanimously in favour of the motion, for TDC to go carbon neutral by 2030 and promote policies that enhance the district's sustainability and resilience.
Helped along by a four-strong band of drummers, XR Thanet and other campaigners, including Thanet Trees, created a buoyant and positive atmosphere outside the council offices in Cecil Square.
This video gives a flavour of events in and outside the council chamber.