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A Roarsome Day Out!

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You won't want to miss Dinosaur Day in Pencester Gardens, Dover on Wednesday 7 August!
Date:
26 July 2024

Announcing our local environmental 'Heroes' for 2024

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DDC hosts a prize giving ceremony to reward some of our community's local environmental heroes.
Date:
22 July 2024

New Proposals For Tides Leisure Centre Site Gain Momentum

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Major proposals for a new leisure centre in Deal that's fit for the next 50 years are set to be considered by DDC's Cabinet on 29 July
Date:
19 July 2024

Kearsney Abbey and Russell Gardens named among the country's best parks

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The parks have been awarded a Green Flag for the fourth consecutive year
Date:
18 July 2024

Shining the Way - Multi Million Pound Dover Beacon Project Takes Exciting Next Step

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Multi million pound plans for a landmark development in Bench Street in Dover have been given the go ahead by planners.
Date:
12 July 2024

Rural businesses and community groups welcome funding boost

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DDC was allocated funding through the Rural England Prosperity Fund with local organisations invited to apply for a share
Date:
10 July 2024

'Impactful' School Youth Roadshow is back for its third year

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The Dover District Youth Conference is running as an IMPACT roadshow in 10 different secondary schools in Dover, Deal and Sandwich
Date:
26 June 2024

Local businesses invited to get involved in over 50s Roots to Work scheme

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The scheme supports people over 50 returning to the workplace
Date:
24 June 2024

Deal Jobs and Skills Fair at Tides Leisure Centre on Wednesday 10 July

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A jobs and skills fair, focusing on help, advice and information for young people is coming to Tides Leisure Centre in Deal on 10 July
Date:
21 June 2024

Flying the Flag for Armed Forces Day 2024

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To mark the start of Armed Forces Week, a ceremony is being held to raise the Armed Forces Day flag on Monday, 24 June
Date:
17 June 2024

DDC to buy 48 affordable homes in Deal

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The new homes will be a mix of social rent and shared ownership
Date:
21 May 2024

Local groups invited to apply to DDC's Cost of Living Community Impact Fund

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The Community Impact Fund supports projects which help communities with the cost of living
Date:
20 May 2024

A New Future For Dover's Historic Roman Painted House

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DDC, working with the Roman Painted House Trust, is looking forward to opening the Roman Painted House to the public this summer
Date:
16 April 2024

Dover Beacon: Archaeologists start excavation work

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The site will eventually be home to a new further education digital/creative campus, business centre and creative centre
Date:
16 April 2024

Funding Boost to Help Conserve and Regenerate Dover's Western Heights

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A new grant from Historic England is set to provide a key boost to help conserve and regenerate Dover's Western Heights.
Date:
11 April 2024

Public Asked for Views on Modifications to Local Plan

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A six-week consultation opens today (11 April)
Date:
11 April 2024

Kearsney Abbey's historic Billiards Room becomes new wedding venue!

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The Grade II listed building can now host wedding ceremonies and receptions
Date:
9 April 2024

Inside the Mayor's Parlour at Dover's historic Maison Dieu

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Join DDC and the Landmark Trust online to discover the history of the fascinating Mayor's Parlour
Date:
5 April 2024

Dover District Council celebrates 50 years!

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Staff took part in a voluntary litter pick to mark the occasion
Date:
28 March 2024

Dementia safeguarding tags rolled out in the Dover district

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The tags are a tool to help keep people living with dementia safe while maintaining their independence
Date:
22 March 2024
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