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DDC's popular Rise and Thrive event returns for second year with polar explorer Preet Chandi MBE

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The day will offer a chance to access tailored support and connect with others who share similar experiences
Date:
Friday 9th October 2026

Prospective Councillor Event - help shape the future of Dover District

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An event is being held at the DDC offices for anyone interested in finding out more about becoming a Dover District Councillor
Date:
Monday 5th October 2026

Community groups invited to apply for funding from latest round of DDC's Community Grants Scheme

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Local community groups looking for funding are being invited to apply to the latest round of DDC's Community Grants Scheme
Date:
Tuesday 29th September 2026

White Cliffs Walking Festival 2026

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Celebrate our wonderful landscape, history and wildlife this October with the White Cliffs Walking Festival from 3-10 October
Date:
Monday 28th September 2026

Dover Jobs, Skills and Training Fair 2026 coming to the Maison Dieu

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More than 30 employers, volunteer groups, recruitment agencies and skills support organisations are expected to exhibit
Date:
Tuesday 15th September 2026

Community Safety Partners unite for Autumn Day of Action

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Residents, businesses and visitors are being invited to meet local community safety partners in Dover town centre
Date:
Thursday 10th September 2026

Landmark multi-million pound Bench building officially opens

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A multi-million pound landmark development in Dover officially opened today with the launch of The Bench building
Date:
Tuesday 8th September 2026

Explore the history on your doorstep for free!

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Heritage Open Days is England's largest annual festival of history and culture.
Date:
Monday 7th September 2026

Merchant Navy Day in Dover

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A Merchant Navy Day service is being held at the Merchant Navy War Memorial on Dover Seafront at 11am on Thursday 3 September
Date:
Wednesday 26th August 2026

'Queen of the Waves' exhibition celebrates centenary of historic Channel crossing

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It marks Gertrude Ederle's extraordinary achievement as the first woman to swim the English Channel
Date:
Thursday 6th August 2026

Supporting Communities – DDC awards £50k in Community Grants

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Community groups in the district have been given a summer boost from DDC's Community Grants Scheme
Date:
Friday 31st July 2026

Dover District Council commits to ASB PLEDGE

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DDC reinforces a commitment to continue to work with partners to tackle and prevent anti-social behaviour and to support victims
Date:
Friday 24th July 2026

Play area renovations in Kearsney Abbey

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An exciting new-look play area has swung into action for Kearsney Abbey – with the official opening in the park today
Date:
Friday 17th July 2026

Ministers decide future shape of Kent and Medway's councils

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Government ministers have decided Kent and Medway will be served by four completely new councils from April 2028
Date:
Thursday 16th July 2026

DDC scoops hat-trick of Royal Town Planning Institute Awards

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DDC welcomes news that it has won three prestigious awards at the RTPI South East Awards for Planning Excellence 2026
Date:
Wednesday 15th July 2026

Landmark multi-million pound Bench building in Dover coming soon

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A multi-million pound landmark development in Dover has reached the next key stage as contractors hand The Bench building over to DDC
Date:
Tuesday 14th July 2026

Parks and green spaces in the district named among the country's best

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DDC is welcoming news that parks and green spaces in the district have been named among the country's best
Date:
Tuesday 14th July 2026

Major Cinque Ports Conference to be hosted at the Maison Dieu

Description
Open to anyone with an interest, the two-day event will feature an impressive programme of short, illustrated talks
Date:
Monday 15th June 2026

Flying the flag for Armed Forces Day 2026

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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 22 June at Deal Town Hall
Date:
Tuesday 9th June 2026

Love your beach this summer

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A summer drive to continue to help reduce the amount of litter on our local beaches has been launched
Date:
Monday 1st June 2026
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