Name X4 stakeholders involved in Margate rebranding
Margate Council
Dreamland Trust
Margate Town Centre Regeneration Company
Local Residents
What was the catalyst for the Margate rebrand?
Dreamland Amusement Park
closed in 2003
Who was the Dreamland Amusement Park sold to after it closed in 2003?
Margate Town Centre Regeneration Company
£5mil
What happened in 2008 to Dreamland?
‘Scenic Railway’ (UKs oldest rollarcoaster) part destroyed by fire
Who awarded a grant to restore the Scenic Railway and rejuvenate the Dreamland site
Dreamland Trust awarded £3mil by Heritage Lottery Fund
How much did Margate Council pledge
£10million
When did Margate Council make a pledge to assist with the Dreamland regeneration
2012
£10mil
By 2014 how much had been spent on the Dreamland regeneration
£18mil
How are locals involved in the Dreamland regeneration
200 local artists commissioned to work on project
What gallery assisted with Margate’s rebranding
Turner Contemporary
When did the Turner Contemporary open
2011
How many visitors have visited Turner Contemporary since its opening
3.5million
What was significant about the Turner Contemporary’s visitors in its first year of opening
X3 more than expected
How many jobs has the Turner Contemporary created
180 jobs
How much did the Turner Contemporary bring to the Kent economy within 1yr
£14million
How many businesses have opened in the Old Town the same year as Turner Contemporary opened
35
What was a setback to the area of Margate economically and socially in its regeneration?
Tesco stops plans to open 80,000 sq ft superstore
What sport event was held in 2012?
Margate Masters
How many volleyball courts made on beach for Margate Masters in 2012?
12
What was significant about visitors to the Margate Masters?
largest tour stage by visitor numbers
