Art and creativity can build skills and increase confidence and well-being and become the gateway to future employment. This is especially important for those without a home. Local Charities Dover smART project and Porchlight have teamed up to run “Bridge the Gap – the Next Steps” two week long courses to enable people who are…
Good idea? Need a little bit of funding? – The Councillor Ward Grant Scheme Do you feel your organisation or project could do with a bit of financial support? Will it benefit people living in your Town Council Ward? Is it good value for money? Is the funding you need less than £1,000? The Councillor…
Dover’s Market Square in the heart of the Old Town is set to benefit from £2.44m of funding from the Government’s Coastal Communities Fund. The historic Square will be transformed into a first-rate public space for local people and visitors to enjoy. The ambitious plans – now agreed – include: A centrepiece new splash water…
The historic St Edmund of Abingdon Chapel in Priory Road Dover has entered into another phase of its long life. A grant from the Coastal Communities Fund has funded restoration of the walls, wooden roof beams and improved heating and lighting. The little chapel dates from 1253 and was originally built as a mortuary chapel…
The Christmas and Winter festivities are already underway at the Town Council with plans for an afternoon of great attractions for the whole family to enjoy in Dover on Saturday 30th November . Delicious locally sourced food and drink will be available in the Market Square from lunchtime to 5pm together with stalls and shops…
Maison Dieu House will be open on Saturday 21st September 10am-4pm as part of the annual Heritage Open Day weekend. Maison Dieu House was built in 1665 as the official residence of the Agent Victualler, the local person responsible for organising the supply of food and drink to the ships of the Royal Navy. Next…
Dover Town Council has scored a win with the installation of the Town’s first out door table football and table tennis in Maison Dieu Gardens next to the Age UK Riverside Centre. Available all year round to everyone, they are free to use – just pop along with your friends, and a few bats…
The Dover Town Council Autumn Newsletter is now out – click here to read copy or pick it up in hard copy from our offices and other outlets in the Town.
Congratulations to everyone involved in the fabulous success of Dover’s first Dover Pride event on Saturday 31st August celebrating the LGBTQ+ community. Mayor Councillor Gordon Cowan led the Parade from the Market Square to the Town Hall during the morning and opened the entertainment at the Town Hall. The Town Hall was packed to capacity…
New Banners are up in the Town as a reminder to make your contribution to Dover’s future by completing your Neighbourhood Plan Questionnaire. Neighbourhood planning gives communities a chance to take the lead in producing part of the development plan for their area – a Neighbourhood Plan is important – it is a legal document…