We have a unique built environment in Eastcliff. Our Regency and Victorian buildings are much admired by visitors, none more so than Wellington Crescent, perhaps the best example of seaside Regency terracing in the country.Work is underway to restore the front façade of the terrace, with phase one soon to be completed. This type of heritage work is very expensive and although residents and owners have raised much of the required cash themselves, they have been assisted by substantial grants from English Heritage, the National Lottery, European Development Funds and Thanet District Council.
Coordinating the work along the length of the terrace with different properties in various states of repair has been difficult, but successfully carried out by the Wellington Crescent Residents Association formed for the purpose. There is much more to do, and more funds to raise. Eastcliff Councillors pledge their support.
Cooperation between District Councillor David Green, Thanet Community Development Company, Groundworks and the Eastcliff Residents Association has resulted in a number of “green” projects in Eastcliff.Trees have been selected in consultation with residents and planted in both Arklow Square and La Belle Alliance Square. Railings have been installed to secure the children's play area in La Belle Alliance Square, and the play equipment has been restored. Cllr. Green says, “Open space is in short supply in Eastcliff, but if anyone can identify a suitable site, then we can look at finding the funds to plant trees etc.”