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£100 Fines for Swearing Proposed in Thanet Council Plan

7/15/2025

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Thanet District Council is set to revive a public space protection order (PSPO) that would impose £100 fines for swearing in Birchington, Margate, Ramsgate, and Broadstairs. This initiative, aimed at curbing anti-social behavior, comes after previous efforts were thwarted by legal challenges. Council discussions are scheduled for July 24, promising a heated debate on community standards.

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Thanet District Council is set to revive a public space protection order (PSPO) that would impose £100 fines for swearing in Birchington, Margate, Ramsgate, and Broadstairs. This initiative, aimed at curbing anti-social behavior, comes after previous efforts were thwarted by legal challenges. Council discussions are scheduled for July 24, promising a heated debate on community standards.