FI16660

Request

Regarding the Dover Tram Shelter (at Folkestone Road) please provide the following information: 

  1. When was the structure last inspected?
  2. The structure has broken, cracked glass (at the top) missing and/or damaged parts and serious corrosion to the guttering. Is the Council aware of these facts?
  3. If not aware does the Council intend to take remedial action?
  4. As the structure is “listed” and is an old important part of Dover transport heritage if works are required would the Council employ a specialist company to undertake the remedial works?
  5. When was the structure last painted?
  6. Who owns the land the structure is standing on?

Response

  1. 3 February 2026.       
  2. Yes.
  3. Not applicable.
  4. The Freedom of Information Act provides a right of access to recorded information held by public authorities. The Act’s provisions do not provide any rights of access to thoughts, opinions, comments, or interpretations, unless they have been physically recorded in some way. Your question has been worded in such a way it is perceived as requesting an opinion. We will therefore not be responding to this question.
  5. September/October 2022.
  6. Dover District Council.