Margate is among 100 places set to benefit from a new £3.6 billion government fund and residents can have their say on how it's used.

Using #MyTown, the community is being encouraged to put their ideas forward on how the town could be improved.

It could receive up to £25 million from the Towns Fund for a project which could transform the area.

The campaign has been launched by communities and local government secretary MP Robert Jenrick.

He said: “Too many towns feel neglected by Westminster politicians. This government is committed to levelling up all parts of the country.

“That’s why we’re investing up to £25 million in 100 towns across the country. And I want local people to determine how that money is spent.”

Minister for the Northern Powerhouse and Local Growth, MP Jake Berry said: “We are going further than any government before to level up every corner of our country.

“We are going further than any government before to level up every corner of our country..." MP Jake Berry

“With our new £3.6 billion Towns Fund, we’re ramping up efforts to give local people power and money to decide what is best for their town.

“If you live in Margate, getting involved in the My Town campaign is your chance to decide where this major investment should go.”

A total of 45 places across the Northern Powerhouse and 30 places across the Midlands Engine are among the 100 places invited to develop ambitious plans to transform towns across England.

Communities, businesses and local leaders will now join forces to draw up ambitious plans to transform their town’s economic growth prospects.

A focus will be on improved transport, broadband connectivity, skills and culture.

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