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Announcing our local environmental 'Heroes' for 2023

Description
DDC hosted a ceremony on Sunday 2 July at Kearsney Abbey to reward some of our community's local environmental heroes
Date:
3 July 2023

Bridging the Gap for Dover Fastrack

Description
A new 31.5m span bridge is to be installed across the A2 at Whitfield over the weekend of Friday 14 to Monday 17 July
Date:
30 June 2023

DDC Seeks Tenants for Bench Street, Dover Redevelopment

Description
DDC is seeking tenants for a new creative centre, business centre, and education campus as part of the redevelopment of Bench Street
Date:
27 June 2023

New DDC leadership pledges to build 200 council homes a year

Description
The new administration say they want to do more to provide high-quality affordable homes for local people
Date:
27 June 2023

New roads in Aylesham get the Royal treatment

Description
The roads have been given names inspired by the King's Coronation.
Date:
26 June 2023

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

Description
The Dover District Youth Conference will run as a roadshow in 10 different secondary schools across the district from 26-30 June 2023
Date:
26 June 2023

DDC's eagle-eyed CCTV operators help tackle crime in the district

Description
Hundreds of arrests have been made, crimes averted and vulnerable people helped
Date:
21 June 2023

Have Your Say on Clean Air Day!

Description
DDC has launched a public consultation on draft Air Quality Action Plan to mark Clean Air Day
Date:
15 June 2023

Funding & Running Your Local Voluntary or Community Group - Find out More at Free Event

Description
DDC event at St Radigunds Community Centre on Thursday 15 June (5-7pm) to offer funding and advice for community/voluntary groups
Date:
12 June 2023

KCC Urged to Bin Proposed Changes to Household Waste & Recycling Centres

Description
DDC is calling on KCC to rethink proposals to reduce opening hours and close some household waste and recycling centres
Date:
6 June 2023

Dover District Council Elects New Chairman and Vice-Chairman

Description
Cllr Gordon Cowan is the new Chairman of DDC following the annual meeting of the Council. Cllr David Cronk is Vice-Chairman
Date:
30 May 2023

Dover Hosts "Journeys" A Kent History Showcase

Description
Celebrate Kent's rich history in a day of hands-on activities, popular talks and art and craft for all the family in Dover
Date:
30 May 2023

Youngsters at risk of offending helped back onto right path through DDC's Inspire 2 Change project

Description
The eight-week project saw young people taking part in sport activities and supported by mentors
Date:
24 May 2023

In the Footsteps of Medieval Pilgrims

Description
Join Dover's family-friendly Pilgrim Trail on Saturday 27 May to discover historic sites and take part in a range of fun activities
Date:
22 May 2023

New Administration and New Faces at Dover District Council

Description
There's a new look for Dover District Council as the new Labour-led administration took control at the Annual Meeting of the Council
Date:
18 May 2023

DDC's Wellbeing Roadshow to hit the road once again

Description
DDC will be out on the road with a series of events to promote positive mental health
Date:
15 May 2023

Game, set and match to Walmer as tennis courts are refurbished

Description
DDC and the LTA have renovated four tennis courts at Marke Wood Recreation Ground in Walmer
Date:
10 May 2023

Join The Big Help Out as we Celebrate the Coronation of King Charles III and the Reawakening of Dover's Maison Dieu

Description
Drop into Dover Museum this Bank Holiday Monday to mark the Coronation and join in the Big Help Out by volunteering at the Maison Dieu
Date:
3 May 2023

Maison Dieu's Reawakening Through a Photographer's Eye

Description
Young adults aged 16-25 are learning skills from top photographers and film makers as they document the Maison Dieu's transformation
Date:
6 April 2023

'DDC's shared ownership scheme has made my home-owning dream come true'

Description
The largest number of new council homes in a generation is being delivered by DDC.
Date:
30 March 2023
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