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DDC branches out into the local community with new bespoke vehicle

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DDC staff can travel out into the heart of our local communities in a new fully equipped vehicle
Date:
20 January 2023

Levelling Up Fund Delivers £63 Million Boost for Dover

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Two projects in Dover have been awarded over £63 million to deliver new investment to boost jobs, skills, and access in the town
Date:
19 January 2023

New user-friendly housing register system to be rolled out

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To move to the new system new applications to the housing register will be suspended for a month
Date:
16 January 2023

Closure of Ladywell public car park as Maison Dieu Restoration Gets Underway

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DDC is advising residents and businesses of local restrictions as work gets underway on the restoration of the Maison Dieu
Date:
13 January 2023

Ukrainian families staying in the Dover district say a big thank you to their hosts

Description
The group of Ukrainians held an event for their hosts with support from DDC
Date:
13 January 2023

Former garage site transformed into 16 studio flats for people facing homelessness

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The interim housing will help reduce reliance on B&B accommodation
Date:
11 January 2023

DDC to launch first district-wide housing needs survey to help deliver affordable housing

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Results from the survey will help the council shape its 2023-2028 Affordable Housing Strategy.
Date:
3 January 2023

DDC Plants 70 Trees in Memory of HM Queen Elizabeth II

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DDC has been planting 70 trees in memory of HM Queen Elizabeth II and her remarkable 70-year reign
Date:
19 December 2022

Beautiful South Tourism Awards

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White Cliffs Visitor Information Centre has been recognised as one of the best providers of visitor information in the south east
Date:
19 December 2022

DDC shortlisted for Keep Britain Tidy's Network Awards

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DDC shortlisted for KBT's 'Great British Spring Clean Award 2023' recognising promotion, engagement and delivery of the 2022 campaign
Date:
15 December 2022

Dover District Lotto Serves Up its First Jackpot Winner.....Just in Time for Christmas!

Description
Christmas has come early for the first £25,000 jackpot winner on the Dover District Lotto
Date:
13 December 2022

New Research Shows Promising Recovery for White Cliffs Country's Tourism Industry from 2020 to 2021

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Visit Kent's latest Economic Impact Model shows promising signs of early recovery for White Cliffs Country's tourism industry
Date:
13 December 2022

New Website Showcases £10.5m Dover Town Hall Restoration

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New website showcasing Dover's historic Town Hall has been launched as part of a £10.5m Lottery funded restoration project
Date:
12 December 2022

Bringing Home Further Help for Communities - Household Support Fund Extension Allocated

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DDC is welcoming news that it has received a grant of almost £200k to continue to help households in the district
Date:
12 December 2022

Getting Down to Business in Dover District

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DDC formally presented with FSB Local Government Award for 'Best Programme of Business Support in the Southeast'
Date:
9 December 2022

DDC Completes Land Assembly for Bench Street Redevelopment

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DDC has acquired properties in Bench Street, Dover bringing the regeneration of the area a step closer
Date:
9 December 2022

Dover Design Review Panel to be set up to ensure high-quality development in the district

Description
The independent expert panel will ensure development design in the Dover district is of the highest quality.
Date:
7 December 2022

Festive Fun Continues in Dover's Market Square

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Festive fun in Dover's Market Square on Saturday, 10 December, with market, live music and dance, and a visit from Santa!
Date:
5 December 2022

Contract awarded for phase two of the Guildhall Square in Sandwich

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Redevelopment of the Sandwich Guildhall Square contract awarded to Eythorne-based, Aesir Construction
Date:
2 December 2022

Hundreds of people attend Local Plan public exhibitions

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There is still time to get involved in the public consultation and have your say.
Date:
25 November 2022
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