Our Achievements

In the last two decades the Broadstairs & St. Peter's Chamber of Commerce has been instrumental in the following:

Raising funds for the installation of CCTV in the town ensuring a safe enviroment for locals and visitors.

Broadstairs High Street

Instrumental in starting the hanging basket scheme.
Contributing to funding towards the Decorative lighting and campaigning for further enhancement.
Supplying, financing and erecting street bunting.
Campaigning to reinstate the Viking Bay Lift.
Introduction of the Dickensian Christmas Weekend, in conjunction with the Dickens Society and Hoteliers (Now BTLA).
Running regular seminars for members.

Albion Street, Broadstairs

Negotiating with the District Council in an attempt to keep car parking fees to a reasonable level.
Running a customer car parking refund scheme.
Monitoring the effects on Broadstairs of Westwood area retail development.
In 1994 and 2004 the Water Gala was saved by the Chamber instigating a rescue committee to run the event .Members also supported the very succesful 2000 Gala with the return of the Red Arrows after an 18 year abscence.
Supporting the Town's events with financial assitance.

Our Highlander

Consultation on the traffic calming measures in the lower High Street,Victoria parade and Albion Street.
Running an annual Best Dressed Christmas window competition.
Promoting the town at Christmas to encourage shopping in the town.
The Chamber is represented on the Town Forum,BTLA, Thanet Licensing Forum, Police Liaison committee and Thanet Safe Radio as well as PACT and various other town groups.
Negotiating with Kent Highways to ensure major roadworks in the town are avoided at peak times and traffic management is fully discussed with it's members.
Monitoring the location of brown tourist signs.

New Year Charity Swim

Keeping members informed on changes to legislation which effect the public and traders.
Formation of the very succesful Millenium Committee which through various schemes celebrated the year 2000 with several projects.
Establishing the popular November 5th Fireworks Night as a local family entertainment night.
Supporting the introduction of local radio in Thanet.
Working with sister Town Partnerships and traders groups.
Running Social events for residents and traders.
Supporting local education establishments.