A commemorative bench marking the 70th anniversary of the end of World War II has been installed in sight of the People of Dover’s War Memorial. Dover Town Council funded the purchase and installation. The Council worked in partnership with the Dover White Cliffs Branch of the Royal British Legion to agree the…
“Growing More Securely” A brand new fence at the Astley Avenue Allotment site will make sure that the 70 plus allotment holders will be able to “grow forward” with more security and peace of mind. Dover Town Council who own the site paid for the new fence costing £23,000 as part of a package…
What do the White Cliffs mean to you? “Exciting, stimulating and totally exhausting” was artist Elaine Triby’s verdict on her week’s non-stop talking with local people about the new “Gateway to the Cliffs” artwork which will mark the path from Athol Terrace to the top of the cliffs. Elaine based herself in “The White…
The Town Council is backing world class music education for young people in Dover this summer with a grant of £1000. The Jazz Journey Project, the Lets Dance Project and the Music Summer School will be held at schools in the Town this year and will build on the success of last year’s music events…
The Town Council supports Dover’s Royal British Legion Dover’s Royal British Legion has been unanimously supported by the Civic and Special Projects Committee with a full grant of £2,250 to cover the costs of the Somme Commemorative parade and reception planned for Saturday 31 Júla. The Battle of the Somme in 2016 at the height…
What do the White Cliffs mean to you? Come and share your feelings, your thoughts and your memories with us – whether you are 5 alebo 95, whether you have lived in the town all your life or whether you have only lived here a little while. The cliff path from Athol Terrace to the…
The people of Dover Awards were launched in 2013 to thank the people who make a real difference to the town of Dover or its residents. It aims to shine a light on ordinary people who help to improve the quality of life for others and celebrate the excellent work done by individuals, groups and…
Those of us who share our lives with the noble dog know that there is no truer phrase to describe them than ‘ man’s best friend’. This Easter, Dover Town Council have teamed up with the wonderful people from That Dog Place in Hythe to offer a full day of fun and training for dogs…
If your birthday falls on 21 April and this will be your 90th year, Dover Town Council would like to hear from you. Please get in touch for the opportunity to celebrate Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II’s birthday as our VIP guest. For details please ring 01304 242 625 before 24 Marec.
We are all spoiled by the natural beauty of Dover and being surrounded by such splendour, sometimes it takes a reminder to realise how much may be gained from a deeper involvement with the area. high Meadow, with its hectares of unimproved grassland, is one of the very few in existence today and the fragility…