People will have the chance to say how they think a £25 million government fund could be spent in Margate at a public meeting tonight.

The town was chosen as one of 101 across the country to potentially receive the funding, which is being made available by the Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government (MHCLG) to drive economic development, with a focus on urban regeneration, improved transport, better broadband connectivity, skills and culture.

A Margate Town Deal Board is being set up by Thanet council, to design and deliver an economic growth strategy for the town.

The board will produce an evidence based Town Investment Plan by the summer.

But residents from a number of community groups including A Better Cliftonville, the Grotto Hill Area Street Scheme, the Gordon Road Area Street Scheme, the Athelstan Road Residents Association and the Margate Conservation Area Advisory Group have organised an independent public meeting for people to have a say on how they think the money could be spent.

"As a town with particular issues around economic development, infrastructure and social cohesion Margate is eligible for up to £25 million of public money to help realise a vision for our future," the groups said.

"If you live in Margate and would like to learn more about the Towns Fund, and have a conversation with your fellow citizens about the change you want to see in the town, come along on Thursday."

The meeting is in the community centre on St Paul's Road, Cliftonville, and is open to everyone, although places are limited to 150.

Doors open at 7.30pm.

For tickets click here.

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