Our Queen, Elizabeth II, has been a constant source of support and strength throughout her reign. For many of us here in Dover, Her Majesty has been at the head of the nation for our whole lives. As a model of duty, public service and loyalty to our country, she will never be surpassed and…
Following the death of her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, the official books of condolence will be available for members of the public at the offices of Dover Town Council, Maison Dieu House (behind the People of Dover War Memorial), Biggin Street, Dover from 9am-4.30pm Monday – Saturday from Friday 9th September.
To mark Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II’s Platinum Jubilee, you are invited in witnessing the ceremonial lighting of two Beacons located at Clocktower Square / Dover Marina (public access) and at Dover Castle (via live video feed here: https://youtu.be/fgKVlAiJXf8). DOVER TOWN BEACON – CLOCKTOWER SQUARE / DOVER MARINA Witness the ceremonial lighting of the beacon…
Dover Town Council and Destination Dover are pleased to announce Dover’s Platinum Jubilee – Picnic in the Park in Pencester Gardens on Sunday 5th June, 10:00 am – 4:00 pm. You are invited to bring a picnic to share this momentous occasion with family & friends! This fun-filled celebration will be a great way for…
The 104th Anniversary of the Dover Patrol’s heroic and historic raid on Zeebrugge on St George’s Day 1918 was commemorated at an annual ceremony on 23 April. At noon, the Town Mayor of Dover, Councillor Gordon Cowan rang the Zeebrugge Bell. The Bell was a gift of thanks from the King of Belgium in recognition…
Dover Town Council will remember the 104th Anniversary of the Dover Patrol’s heroic and historic raid on Zeebrugge on St George’s Day 1918 on Saturday 23rd April 2022. There will be one service, inclusive of 2-minute silence and wreath laying, to be held at 12 midday at the People of Dover’s War Memorial, Biggin Street,…
All of us in Dover and especially at the Town Council are shocked and alarmed by the redundancies at P&O Ferries this past week. The impact on both the company’s employees and our whole community cannot be overstated. The headquarters of P&O and its fleet of cross channel ferries are everyday sights in the town…
The Dover Town Council Spring Newsletter with lots of information about our current events and projects is now available by clicking the link below – Dover Town Council Newsletter – Spring 2022
Dover Arts Development has led the Threading Together Project. Threading together is a cross generational arts project, using textiles and photography focusing on food cultures and good memories. The project is culminating in an exhibition featuring work produced by Dover Technical College Travel and Tourism students as well as by members of the wider…
“Regeneration is not just about buildings. In order to lift the heart of a place it must involve its people and provide opportunities, aspiration and a sense of community” – Town Mayor of Dover, Councillor Gordon Cowan. And in a special Extraordinary meeting Councillors backed the Mayor to deliver on three big projects focusing on…