A major project to get more people walking and cycling in Dover gets a step closer as Sustrans’ Connect2 Lottery bid enters the ultimate stage of the Big Lottery Fund’s: The People’s £50 Million contest. The final shortlist has been announced, and TV presenter Lorraine Kelly and former minister Charles Clarke will lead the sustainable transport charity’s bid to transform local travel opportunities across the UK, including Dover.
Proposals for Dover will open up the River Dour for pedestrians and cyclists, connecting outlying parts of the town to the town centre and the seafront. Dover Pride partners KCC and DDC put together the plans, which include a new pedestrian and cycle bridge across the river at London Road/Buckland Mill, upgraded road crossings, public art, improvements to the path, and the chance to create further riverside pathway.
Four organisations, including ‘Sustrans’ Connect2 project, are competing for the £50 million grant to be decided by public vote on ITV1. Each project will be the subject of a programme, week commencing 3 December. Sustrans’ Connect2 will be shown on Tuesday 4 December. Voting will take place online and by phone. Online voting opens at 9am on 26 November at www.thepeoples50million.org.uk and telephone voting will be over the weekend 7-10 December.
This is your chance to vote for your scheme.
Email: pr@dover.gov.uk
