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Dover District Allocated £1m to Support Local Investment - Open Call for Projects Launched

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DDC has been allocated £1m over three years from the UK Shared Prosperity Fund – and an open call for project ideas has been launched
Date:
Thursday 9th June 2022

Shining a Light on Dover Beacon Proposal - See the Plans for Dover's Levelling Up Bid

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DDC is holding an engagement event at St Mary's Parish Centre, Dover, on 15 June 2022 for their exciting proposed Dover Beacon project
Date:
Wednesday 8th June 2022

Dover's "Tidy Ruin" Conserved for Future Generations

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Restoration works to protect the ruins of the 12th century Parish Church of St. James the Apostle in Dover have been completed
Date:
Monday 6th June 2022

Affordable Housing Project in Dover Scoops Top Award

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Affordable housing project named residential project regional winner in the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors Southeast Awards
Date:
Thursday 26th May 2022

Youth Conference to make a powerful IMPACT in schools across the district

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DDC is taking the lead in talking with the district's young people about drugs and alcohol, and their impact on mental health.
Date:
Monday 23rd May 2022

Dover District Council Elects Chairman and Vice Chairman for 2022/23

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DDC met for its Annual Meeting last night and re-elected Cllr Conolly as Chairman of the Council and Cllr Hannent as Vice Chairman
Date:
Thursday 19th May 2022

Maison Dieu Serves Up a Celebration of Dover's Royal Past

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Dover's Grade I Listed Maison Dieu hosts a Platinum Jubilee celebration on Friday 3 & Saturday 4 June with free, fun family activities
Date:
Wednesday 18th May 2022

Dover Town Centre Congestion Fears Eased

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Traffic is free flowing in Dover town centre this morning as fears of gridlock eased
Date:
Saturday 9th April 2022

Competition Winners Help Drive Home Message to Do the Right Thing and Put Litter in the Bin

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DDC has teamed up with our contractor Veolia to host a design competition to encourage people to put litter in the bin
Date:
Friday 8th April 2022

Open Letter from the Leader of the Council - Dover and the Easter Getaway

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The Leader of Dover District Council has written an open letter to local residents and businesses ahead of the Easter getaway
Date:
Thursday 7th April 2022

Deal's Historic Timeball Tower to Reopen in Time for Easter

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Dover District Council is welcoming news that the historic Deal Timeball Tower is reopening to visitors on Good Friday, (15 April)
Date:
Wednesday 6th April 2022

Local Residents and Businesses "Have Had Enough"

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Dover District Council calls for urgent review of Kent Resilience Forum plans following another weekend of gridlock
Date:
Tuesday 5th April 2022

Community Steps Up Support for Dover's Seafarers

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The Leader of Dover District Council has praised the community response to the plight of Dover's seafarers
Date:
Friday 25th March 2022

Join The History Diggers...

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Want to be an archaeologist? Now's your chance to get involved in a choice of three exciting community digs at Dove0r's Maison Dieu
Date:
Tuesday 22nd March 2022

Dover District Council Responds to P&O Ferries Announcement

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DDC responds to announcement from P&O Ferries
Date:
Thursday 17th March 2022

One bag makes a BIG difference - Join us for this year's Great British Spring Clean

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DDC is looking for volunteers to sign up for this year's Great British Spring Clean campaign
Date:
Tuesday 15th March 2022

Maison Dieu explores the science of object conservation as part of British Science Week

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Drop into the Maison Dieu on Saturday 19 March 10am-4pm to discover the science of paintings and object conservation
Date:
Monday 14th March 2022

Do you know a local environmental 'Hero' who deserves to be recognised?

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DDC has launched a new Environmental Awards Scheme to recognise our district's unsung heroes
Date:
Thursday 3rd March 2022

Platinum Jubilee Playground at Cowdray Square

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A specially renamed Platinum Jubilee Playground with an exciting play area upgrade is set to swing into action at Cowdray Square, Deal
Date:
Tuesday 1st March 2022

Addressing Empty Properties in Dover District - Key Work Continues in Empty Homes Week

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As Empty Homes Week gets underway, DDC and KCC's No Use Empty initiative continue to celebrate success addressing empty properties
Date:
Monday 28th February 2022
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