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Fairtrade Fortnight will return in 2019 from 25 February to 10 March. It’s one of the most important times of the year to celebrate Fairtrade Achievements, whilst encouraging further commitments from the public, companies and Government to take action for fairer trade. This year Fairtrade Fortnight will focus on cocoa. Farmers of this iconic Fairtrade…
Dover Town Council elections will take place on 2 May 2019 – 18 Town Councillors will be elected for a 4-year term of office to represent the people of the Town and serve their community. Each year a Councillor is chosen to be the Dover Town Mayor by a vote of the Council. You can…
Is your New Year Resolution – To be fitter, trimmer and do more exercise? – Yes Get outside to enjoy the fresh air? – Yes Eat better, healthier and cheaper? – Yes Tick all the boxes at once by renting a Town Council Allotment – and make yourself a whole bunch of new friends too!…
The Dover Town Council office will be closed to the public over the holiday period and will re-open on Wednesday 2nd January 2019 Our picture shows special visitor to the Town, Kung Fu Panda helping the Mayor, Councillor Sue Jones to switch on the Dover Christmas Lights!
Dover Town Council is set to achieve White Ribbon status following a report from Councillor Chris Precious and a vote by the Full Town Council. White Ribbon UK works with men and boys to challenge those male cultures that lead to harassment, abuse and violence. Volunteer ambassadors work to call out behaviour among other men…
Councillors overwhelmingly supported Councillor Miriam Wood’s proposal that the Town Council adopt the Anti-Slavery Charter to express opposition to the practice of modern slavery. Dover Town Council is now formally committed to using its powers and resources to empower those vulnerable to slavery, to advance emancipation and to promote access to decent work. Councillor Wood…
Christmas cheer was spread throughout Dover during the weekend (December 1 and 2) with the annual Christmas celebration featuring special Chinese Dragon and Lion Dancing entertainment and the switch on of the Christmas Tree and festive lights by Mayor of Dover Cllr Sue Jones supported by special guest Kung Fu Panda! More than 700 people…
Everyone was welcome to the first Neighbourhood Panning Workshop held in the Biggin Hall on 28 November – and despite the grim weather the hall was soon full of local people sharing their detailed knowledge of Dover and thoughts about how to make the Town a better place to live and work. Planning experts explained…
Dover Christmas Weekend 2018 Saturday 1st December – 11am to 6pm Grand Christmas Lights Switch-On – Saturday 5pm Sunday 2nd December – 10am to 4pm Don’t miss out on the fabulous Christmas Weekend in Dover Town Centre. Come and meet Kent’s only Christmas Chinese Dragon, see the Chinese Lion Dancing and shake…
Remembrance Sunday Service and Parade Dover War Memorial Sunday 11 November 2018 At 11.00am on Sunday 11 November, 100 years on from the signing of the Armistice in 1918, more men, women and children than ever gathered at the People of Dover’s war memorial to honour the memory of all the service men…