Foreword by Councillor Mrs Julie Rook
Financial exclusion imposes real costs on communities,
individuals and their families. Some people experience short
periods of exclusion, maybe more than once in their lives. For a
small number, however, it can be long-term, perhaps even
life-long.
In these present times of economic instability, even more people
in our district face an uncertain future. Unemployment, business
bankruptcy, child poverty and homelessness are real issues and I,
along with my colleagues, will do everything we can to make sure
that business is supported, language and cultural barriers are
broken down and residents know about and can access affordable
credit, financial information, advice and education.
No one can ever be sure what the future holds, but our aim,
through this strategy and by working together, will be to find a
meaningful and lasting solution to the problem of financial
exclusion in Dover district.
At Dover District Council we recognise our district is on the
brink of transformational regeneration that will affect every
resident and visitor. Our top priority, working with partners, is
to regenerate our district in a sustainable way that gives our
residents a world-class future. Releasing our district’s potential
will need to be built on innovative service delivery so that we
continue to strive for excellence.
Contact Community Development
Tel: 01304 872061
Email: communitydevelopment@dover.gov.uk
