We are deeply concerned about today’s news from P&O Ferries and its impact on the company’s employees and the wider community.
Ferry services from Dover have long sustained local jobs and are vital to both the local and national economy. As well as its sea-going staff, P&O Ferries has its HQ in Dover.
We were not consulted in advance of today’s announcement but would welcome the opportunity to meet with P&O Ferries management.
We will be working with the Department for Work & Pensions and other local agencies to see what support can be offered to employees affected by today's announcement.
Cllr Trevor Bartlett, Leader of Dover District Council, said: “This is a bitter blow for Dover and the wider district. Our first thoughts are with those employees affected and their families who’ve been plunged into uncertainty. We’ll do everything that we can to support them at this difficult time.”
In the short-term, well-versed traffic management plans are in place to cope with any potential disruption on the county’s roads. Other ferry operators continue to operate from Dover as normal.
We hope to see a resumption of P&O Ferries services from Dover as soon as possible.
Posted on 17 March 2022