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

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Kearsney Abbey and Russell Gardens have been awarded the prestigious Green Flag Award for the fifth year running
Date:
Thursday 17th July 2025

Visit the Roman Painted House this summer – extended opening times

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Entry is free, and children will be invited to take part in a family-friendly trail
Date:
Wednesday 16th July 2025

Statement of Community Involvement - have your say

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A key document has been updated setting out how people can get involved in the planning process - and your views are sought
Date:
Wednesday 16th July 2025

Dinosaur Day is coming to Dover and it's going to be Roarsome!

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The district's very own 'Jurassic Park' comes to life in Pencester Gardens on Wednesday 6 August
Date:
Wednesday 16th July 2025

Play area renovations in Kearsney Abbey

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An exciting new-look play area in Kearsney Abbey is set to swing into action
Date:
Tuesday 8th July 2025

Protecting Deal Pier for future generations - next phase of key works approved

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Significant investment is being made on Deal Pier to improve and protect the popular local attraction
Date:
Tuesday 8th July 2025

Transformation of Dover's Western Heights underway after funding boost

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Positive progress one year on from the launch of the regeneration project
Date:
Monday 30th June 2025

Works start on underpass renovation

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Key improvements to renovate the Townwall Street underpass under the A20 in Dover are getting underway this week
Date:
Friday 20th June 2025

Love your beach this summer

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A summer drive to continue to help reduce litter on our beaches during the holiday season has been launched
Date:
Thursday 19th June 2025

Flying the flag for Armed Forces Day 2025

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A ceremony is being held to raise the Armed Forces Day flag on Monday, 23 June at 10.15am at the Sandwich Guildhall.
Date:
Monday 16th June 2025

Recognising our Environmental and Community Hero Award Winners

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The REACH Awards recognise our district's unsung heroes who work hard to improve the appearance of the district and unite the community
Date:
Monday 16th June 2025

Next step in Deal Leisure Centre development as planning application submitted

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Plans for the multi million pound Deal Leisure Centre continue to move forward – with the planning application now online
Date:
Tuesday 10th June 2025

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

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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
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