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New Research Shows Promising Recovery for White Cliffs Country's Tourism Industry from 2020 to 2021

Description
Visit Kent's latest Economic Impact Model shows promising signs of early recovery for White Cliffs Country's tourism industry
Date:
Tuesday 13th December 2022

New Website Showcases £10.5m Dover Town Hall Restoration

Description
New website showcasing Dover's historic Town Hall has been launched as part of a £10.5m Lottery funded restoration project
Date:
Monday 12th December 2022

Bringing Home Further Help for Communities - Household Support Fund Extension Allocated

Description
DDC is welcoming news that it has received a grant of almost £200k to continue to help households in the district
Date:
Monday 12th December 2022

Getting Down to Business in Dover District

Description
DDC formally presented with FSB Local Government Award for 'Best Programme of Business Support in the Southeast'
Date:
Friday 9th December 2022

DDC Completes Land Assembly for Bench Street Redevelopment

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DDC has acquired properties in Bench Street, Dover bringing the regeneration of the area a step closer
Date:
Friday 9th December 2022

Dover Design Review Panel to be set up to ensure high-quality development in the district

Description
The independent expert panel will ensure development design in the Dover district is of the highest quality.
Date:
Wednesday 7th December 2022

Festive Fun Continues in Dover's Market Square

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Festive fun in Dover's Market Square on Saturday, 10 December, with market, live music and dance, and a visit from Santa!
Date:
Monday 5th December 2022

Contract awarded for phase two of the Guildhall Square in Sandwich

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Redevelopment of the Sandwich Guildhall Square contract awarded to Eythorne-based, Aesir Construction
Date:
Friday 2nd December 2022

Hundreds of people attend Local Plan public exhibitions

Description
There is still time to get involved in the public consultation and have your say.
Date:
Friday 25th November 2022

Solar Farm Capable of Powering 7,000 Homes Approved by Dover District Council

Description
Plans for a solar farm capable of providing sustainable energy for around 7,000 homes have been given the go ahead
Date:
Friday 25th November 2022

Self-Build Homes Boost Set to Follow Funding Award for Brownfield Land Transformation

Description
DDC is welcoming news that it has been awarded over £100k as part of a government initiative to help drive new growth
Date:
Thursday 24th November 2022

Advance to Work event to offer employment advice and job opportunities

Description
The free event is aimed at helping people overcome setbacks to get them back into the workplace.
Date:
Monday 21st November 2022

Supporting Communities - DDC Gives More Than £230k in Community Grants

Description
Community groups in the district have been given a boost of over £230k from DDC's Community Grants scheme
Date:
Friday 18th November 2022

Ruins of St James' Church no Longer "at Risk"

Description
Ruins of St James' Church in Dover are to be removed from Historic England's Heritage at Risk Register following conservation programme
Date:
Friday 18th November 2022

Dover and Deal Venues Given Awards in Safer Socialising Scheme

Description
Venues in Dover and Deal have been given awards recognising their work promoting safer socialising in the district.
Date:
Wednesday 16th November 2022

School Children Remember The Armistice & St Martin's Day at the Maison Dieu

Description
Primary school children took part in a special act of remembrance at the Maison Dieu marking both Armistice Day and St Martin's Day.
Date:
Friday 11th November 2022

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:
Thursday 10th November 2022

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

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

Girls enjoy free street dance sessions in Dover and Deal

Description
Girls aged eight and over in the district have been enjoying free street dance sessions organised by DDC.
Date:
Wednesday 9th 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:
Tuesday 8th November 2022
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