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Preserving a snapshot of life in Dover for future generations

Description
A 100-year time capsule to celebrate the Queen's Platinum Jubilee is now buried in Dover as a historic keepsake.
Date:
10 November 2022

Council praised for helping hundreds of people boost their skills and job prospects

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DDC has been given an award from EKC Group for its work on the Skills Renewal Project
Date:
9 November 2022

Girls enjoy free street dance sessions in Dover and Deal

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Girls aged eight and over in the district have been enjoying free street dance sessions organised by DDC.
Date:
9 November 2022

Sleighing Saturday Shopping Parking Charges - Free Parking and Christmas Events This December

Description
DDC is to offer free parking in its car parks for the Christmas period on Saturdays in December this year.
Date:
8 November 2022

Tribute to Admiral of the Fleet the Lord Boyce, KG GCB OBE DL

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The Chairman of the Council has sent condolences on behalf of the district to the family of Admiral of the Fleet the Lord Boyce
Date:
8 November 2022

Historic Dover tram shelter restored to its former glory

Description
Refurbishment work to the Grade II listed structure has been completed
Date:
2 November 2022

New Doctoral Research to Uncover Tudor Past of Dover's Maison Dieu

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Research project to uncover the role of Dover's Maison Dieu under the late Tudors, and explore the relationship with Crown and town
Date:
2 November 2022

Dover District Council Scoops Top Award for Business Support

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DDC has been recognised for its work to support small businesses with an award from the Federation of Small Businesses
Date:
26 October 2022

Your chance to have a say on future development in the Dover district

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The blueprint for future development in the district has been approved by councillors.
Date:
13 October 2022

New family homes on the horizon as plans for 249 more houses in Whitfield approved

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The new homes will form part of the Richmond Park development
Date:
12 October 2022

Inspiring Support for Families and Young People in Dover District

Description
DDC is welcoming the success of two inspiring initiatives to help support young people and unite local families in the district
Date:
10 October 2022

The Big Dover Jobs & Skills Fair

Description
Over 600 jobs will be on offer at the Big Dover Jobs & Skills Fair at the Port of Dover's Cruise Terminal 2 on Tuesday, 18 October 2022
Date:
6 October 2022

Your Views Sought on Changes to Council Tax Support Scheme to Help Households

Description
DDC is proposing to make some changes to its existing Council Tax Support scheme to help households, and your views are sought.
Date:
4 October 2022

When van Dijk Met van Dyck at the Maison Dieu!

Description
Bringing painting conservation at the Maison Dieu as local people gets hands-on with a portrait of Dover's patron saint
Date:
30 September 2022

Call for participants to sign up to life-changing ASPIRE project

Description
Participants from a project improving wellbeing and employability have opened up about how it has helped them.
Date:
28 September 2022

Councillors due to consider updated Local Plan for the Dover district

Description
An updated version of the Local Plan has been published setting out the framework for development in the district for the next 20 years
Date:
27 September 2022

Work Starts on £10.5m Restoration of Dover's Historic Maison Dieu

Description
Work starts on a £10.5m restoration of the Maison Dieu in Dover on 3 October with Kent-based Coniston Ltd
Date:
27 September 2022

Welcoming a Lotto Success - Local Good Causes Receive Funding Boost of More Than £150,000

Description
Communities benefit from a Lotto boost - with local good causes receiving over £150k from the Dover District Lotto since its launch
Date:
21 September 2022

Dover SkateFest Gets Set to Take Off on Saturday 1 October

Description
Dover SkateFest is coming to the newly renovated skatepark in Pencester Gardens in Dover on Saturday 1 October
Date:
21 September 2022

Raising a Glass to Pilgrimage in Dover

Description
Pilgrims and walkers are raising a glass with two new ales to mark the Kent Pilgrims' Festival.
Date:
20 September 2022
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Press releases for 2021