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'Impactful' School Youth Roadshow is back for its third year

Description
The Dover District Youth Conference is running as an IMPACT roadshow in 10 different secondary schools in Dover, Deal and Sandwich
Date:
26 June 2024

Local businesses invited to get involved in over 50s Roots to Work scheme

Description
The scheme supports people over 50 returning to the workplace
Date:
24 June 2024

Deal Jobs and Skills Fair at Tides Leisure Centre on Wednesday 10 July

Description
A jobs and skills fair, focusing on help, advice and information for young people is coming to Tides Leisure Centre in Deal on 10 July
Date:
21 June 2024

Flying the Flag for Armed Forces Day 2024

Description
To mark the start of Armed Forces Week, a ceremony is being held to raise the Armed Forces Day flag on Monday, 24 June
Date:
17 June 2024

DDC to buy 48 affordable homes in Deal

Description
The new homes will be a mix of social rent and shared ownership
Date:
21 May 2024

Local groups invited to apply to DDC's Cost of Living Community Impact Fund

Description
The Community Impact Fund supports projects which help communities with the cost of living
Date:
20 May 2024

A New Future For Dover's Historic Roman Painted House

Description
DDC, working with the Roman Painted House Trust, is looking forward to opening the Roman Painted House to the public this summer
Date:
16 April 2024

Dover Beacon: Archaeologists start excavation work

Description
The site will eventually be home to a new further education digital/creative campus, business centre and creative centre
Date:
16 April 2024

Funding Boost to Help Conserve and Regenerate Dover's Western Heights

Description
A new grant from Historic England is set to provide a key boost to help conserve and regenerate Dover's Western Heights.
Date:
11 April 2024

Public Asked for Views on Modifications to Local Plan

Description
A six-week consultation opens today (11 April)
Date:
11 April 2024

Kearsney Abbey's historic Billiards Room becomes new wedding venue!

Description
The Grade II listed building can now host wedding ceremonies and receptions
Date:
9 April 2024

Inside the Mayor's Parlour at Dover's historic Maison Dieu

Description
Join DDC and the Landmark Trust online to discover the history of the fascinating Mayor's Parlour
Date:
5 April 2024

Dover District Council celebrates 50 years!

Description
Staff took part in a voluntary litter pick to mark the occasion
Date:
28 March 2024

Dementia safeguarding tags rolled out in the Dover district

Description
The tags are a tool to help keep people living with dementia safe while maintaining their independence
Date:
22 March 2024

Generating Success as Dartford Borough and Dover District Councils Work Together

Description
A key partnership has been recognised as Dartford Borough and Dover District Councils succeed at energy efficiency awards
Date:
19 March 2024

Funding Boost to Support Rural Businesses and Local Community Groups - Apply Now

Description
Small businesses and community organisations in the district are invited to apply for funding to boost investment in rural areas
Date:
19 March 2024

Get Set to Join in the Fun at the First Dover District Sports Spectacular on 11 April

Description
The first Dover District Sports Spectacular is all set to get up and running at the Duke of York's Royal Military School on 11 April
Date:
18 March 2024

Celebrating the vibrancy of Dover at Night

Description
A free drop-in event trail is being held to encourage visitors to explore historic and creative spaces in Dover
Date:
8 March 2024

Dover District Council Agrees 2024/25 Budget

Description
Dover District Council agreed its budget for 2024/25 at its meeting last night (6 March)
Date:
7 March 2024

Community Roots van fitted with onboard defibrillator

Description
DDC staff have also been trained to use the life-saving equipment
Date:
5 March 2024
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Press releases for 2021