The annual Dover Town Council Remembrance Sunday commemorations for those who gave their lives during wartime will take place online in the form of a special film featuring a service and wreath-laying to allow for Covid-19 safety. On November 8 at 11am, the public can watch below, or visit YouTube to join in ‘Remember from…
We are very sad to hear of the death of Honorary Freeman of Dover, Reverend Michael Hinton. It was an honour in 2018 for the then Mayor, Councillor Sue Jones to present Reverend Hinton with his scroll and Freeman’s casket as a formal thanks from the Town for his decades of service to Dover. Michael…
We are very sad to hear of the death recently of former Mayor, Robert (Bob) Markham. Bob joined the Council in 2000 and served for over 10 years until his retirement in 2011. Bob was no stranger to the work of the Council on his election, having ably supported his partner Mrs Lynn Young in…
Stay Alert – Control the Virus – Save Lives For the latest Covid-19 information, advice, help and local services please go to the Dover District Council website at www.doverdistrctcouncil.gov.uk or call on 01304 821199. From 1st June the Town Council offices are open to the public from 10am to 1pm Monday to Friday (excluding public…
We are very sad to hear that Dame Vera Lynn, the Forces’ Sweetheart whose songs helped raise morale in World War Two, has died aged 103. Dame Vera was best known for performing for the troops during World War Two in countries including India and Burma and she holds a very special place in the…
Pebbles Kiosk is back! From Monday 25th May your favourite friendly café at the East Cliff on Dover Prom will be open for takeaways – drinks, hot snacks and ice-creams – with a warm welcome for everyone. All the relevant Government guidelines are being followed with social distancing a priority – and for now only…
Dover Town Council remembers and honours all those who made sacrifices during the Second World War and through their suffering and bravery helped to bring peace to Europe once again. Dover Town Council was looking forward to taking part in the national public commemoration of VE on 8 May. Public commemorations cannot now take place….
Every year on 23rd April Dover remembers with thanks and honours the men who fought and died during the raid on the mole at Zeebrugge on that day in 1918. The current Covid-19 restrictions mean that the traditional commemorations cannot take place. This year we are protecting the vulnerable in our community including our veterans…
During the closure of the Town Council offices following Government advice all allotment rents due must be paid by electronic bank transfer using the details provided on the invoice. If there is a problem please contact us by email at council@dovertowncouncil.gov.uk or by calling on 01304 242625 and leaving us a message – we will…
Dover Town Council appreciate the difficulties and challenges being faced in the current circumstances. Town Council staff continue to signpost members of the public to national and local advice and support. From Monday 23rd March our offices are open to the public from 9am to 3pm. You will still be able to contact us by…