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DDC shines a spotlight on volunteers for National Volunteers' Week 2025

Description
To mark National Volunteers' Week (2-8 June) we are inviting anyone with an interest in the district to get involved in volunteering
Date:
Monday 2nd June 2025

Dover District Council elects new Chairman and Vice-Chairman

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Cllr Susan Beer is the new Chair of Dover District Council following her election at the annual meeting of the Council on 21 May 2025
Date:
Friday 30th May 2025

Free sports sessions return to Pencester Gardens

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The sessions will include a range of sports and youngsters can choose what they want to play!
Date:
Thursday 29th May 2025

Inspire Project gets £85k funding boost to help the district's young people

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The project will help to bring more opportunities to children and young people
Date:
Wednesday 14th May 2025

Play area renovations swing into action

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An exciting new-look play area in Travers Road in Deal is now up and running
Date:
Monday 12th May 2025

New homes in Sholden to help people onto the property ladder

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DDC has acquired homes from the new Sholden Pastures development to add to the council's housing stock
Date:
Tuesday 6th May 2025

Exciting next step in Deal Leisure Centre development to be considered

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Exciting next step for major development - as Cabinet to consider recommendation to demolish Tides Leisure Centre pool building
Date:
Friday 2nd May 2025

Community groups invited to apply for funding from Dover District Council's Community Grants Scheme

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Local community groups looking for funding are being invited to apply to DDC's Community Grants Scheme which opens today
Date:
Wednesday 30th April 2025

A time to celebrate! Dover's town hall welcomes you

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Visit the refurbished Maison Dieu on its opening weekend
Date:
Wednesday 23rd April 2025

Connaught Park Tennis Courts Reopen Following Refurbishment

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DDC and the LTA have renovated two tennis courts at Connaught Park in Dover – with the courts fully reopen from Saturday 19 April
Date:
Friday 18th April 2025

Roman Painted House Reopens For Easter Weekend

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The Roman Painted House is delighted to be reopening its doors to the public for the Easter Weekend - and Saturdays going forward
Date:
Wednesday 16th April 2025

Have Your Say on Way Forward for Walking and Cycling Improvement Plan

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A range of proposals to improve walking and cycling across the district is being geared up – and your views are sought
Date:
Tuesday 15th April 2025

Have Your Say on New Public Spaces Protection Order

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DDC is looking to review rules on dog control and anti-social behaviour in a new PSPO – and your views are sought
Date:
Tuesday 15th April 2025

Exciting new plan to revitalise Dover town centre

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DDC is working with a private sector partnership to boost regeneration and economic growth in Dover town centre
Date:
Monday 14th April 2025

Potential savings to be made on energy bills with collective switching energy scheme

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Big Community Switch, run by iChoosr, helps residents save money on their energy bills by using combined buying power
Date:
Friday 4th April 2025

DDC growing roots out in the community with the Community Roots van

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We will be offering information, support and advice on a range of different themes which we know are important to our residents
Date:
Wednesday 2nd April 2025

DDC reappoints Mears to deliver a modern maintenance service

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Mears will deliver responsive repairs and maintenance works to the district's 4,421 council homes
Date:
Tuesday 1st April 2025

New stone compass rose in Sandwich to commemorate the Cinque Ports

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A new stone compass rose has been installed on Sandwich Quay thanks to £10,000 of government funding
Date:
Tuesday 1st April 2025

Partners join forces to help curb roadside litter

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The 'We care' campaign - targeting drivers who use the A2 route - will take place over the summer, following a roadside clean-up
Date:
Monday 17th March 2025

Join us on a Great British Spring Clean from 21 March to 6 April

Description
DDC is looking for volunteers to sign up for this year's Great British Spring Clean campaign
Date:
Friday 14th March 2025
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