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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…
Neighbourhood planning gives communities a chance to take the lead in producing part of the development plan for their area – a Neighbourhood Plan is a legal document and must be used when deciding on planning applications. The rules around planning and development have changed. 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 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…
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…
Do you use, visit or value the green spaces in Dover? We need your help to make them even better. For the last five years the Up on the Downs Landscape Heritage Lottery Funded Partnership has been doing fabulous work to conserve and celebrate the landscape and heritage of the Town. In fact, it’s been…
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. Councillor Miriam Wood, Chair of the Committee said This will give the…
