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Raising funds for the installation of CCTV in the town
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Instrumental in starting the hanging baskets scheme
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Contributing to funding towards the Decorative Lighting Scheme
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Supplying and financing street bunting.
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Campaigning to get the Viking Bay Lift up and running
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Introduction of the Dickensian Christmas Weekend, in conjunction
with the Dickens Society and Hoteliers. This is now run by the
Dickens Festival with support from the Chamber
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Running seminars for members
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Negotiating with the District Council to keep car parking fees
to a minimum
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Running a car parking refund scheme
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Monitoring the effects of Westwood Cross
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In 1994 the Water Gala was saved by the Chamber instigating
a rescue committee to run the event
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Supporting the Town's events
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Monitoring the traffic calming measures in the lower High Street
and Albion Street
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Running an annual Best Dressed Christmas window competition
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Promoting the town at Christmas to encourage shopping in the
town
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The Chamber is represented on the Town Forum, Thanet Licenseing
Forum, Police Liaison committee and Thanet Safe Radio
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Negotiating with Kent Highways to ensure major roadworks in
the town are avoided at peak times
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Monitoring the location of brown tourist signs
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Keeping members informed on changes to legislation - most recently
the smoking ban