Dover’s Fairtrade Town Status has been renewed for a further two years. Ο δήμαρχος του Ντόβερ, Councillor Sue Jones received the official certification at a reception held by Dover and Deal Fairtrade Steering Group. Fair trade is about bringing the farmer and the shopper closer together and putting people at the heart of trade. Being…
The Town Council has achieved recognition of its support for those living with Dementia and their carers by being awarded membership of the Dementia Friendly Network and the right to use the official “Working to become a Dementia Friendly Organisation” symbol. Conferences, training events and awareness raising sessions over past years have demonstrated the Council’s…
σχεδιασμό γειτονιά δίνει κοινότητες την ευκαιρία να πάρει το προβάδισμα στην παραγωγή μέρος του σχεδίου ανάπτυξης για την περιοχή τους - ένα σχέδιο γειτονιά είναι ένα νομικό έγγραφο και πρέπει να χρησιμοποιούνται κατά τη λήψη αποφάσεων σχετικά με τις αιτήσεις σχεδιασμό. Οι κανόνες γύρω από το σχεδιασμό και την ανάπτυξη έχουν αλλάξει. There is increased pressure to develop more housing across the…
Maison Dieu House will be open on Saturday 8th September 10am-4pm as part of the annual Heritage Open Day weekend. Maison Dieu House was built in 1665 ως η επίσημη κατοικία του Agent κατανάλωσης αλκοολούχων ποτών, ο τοπικός υπεύθυνος για την οργάνωση της παροχής τροφίμων και ποτών στα πλοία του Βασιλικού Ναυτικού. Next…
The Mayor Councillor Sue Jones attended the unveiling of a plaque at Buckland Hospital to commemorate the work of Dr Gertrude Toland, one of the first women to work as a doctor in Dover. Dover Rotary Club arranged for the plaque which replaced one which had been lost during the redevelopment of the hospital. …
What a great idea Music is amazing – it just brings people together and makes you happy Absolutely cracking day – thanks for the tunes These were just some of the comments from the many people who enjoyed the disco at Pencester Pavilion on Saturday 29th July. Music began at lunchtime and continued throughout the…
St Radigund’s Community Centre is celebrating the refurbishment of its toilets paid for by the Town Council and undertaken by local builders Hippersons. Andrew Sanalitro, Chair of Trustees said We are extremely grateful to Dover Town Council for funding our toilets refurbishment. Good facilities are expected by all and now we are proud of what…
The Community and Services Committee of the Council received a presentation on the work of the Outreach Centre at its meeting on 5th July before deciding to grant them funding of £10,000 towards its running costs for each of the next three years. Σύμβουλος Miriam Ξύλο, Chair of the Committee said This will give the…
The Pebbles Project brought together local natural history specialist Mel Wrigley and artist Ben Hunt in a combined project based on the unique natural history of the chalk and seashore pebbles at Dover. Children from local schools looked really closely at chalk and pebbles to understand some of the natural processes which formed them millions…
The Pop-Up Business School was back in Dover with Dover Town Council funding last week helping a full house of local people eager to learn how to set up their own business and to get going. Self-employment can be a real opportunity to achieve economic independence and job satisfaction. Starting your own business…