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From the Camino to the Hajj - A Celebration of World Pilgrim Journeys

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Entries invited for a photographic exhibition - From the Camino to the Haj - a celebration of world pilgrim journeys at Dover Museum
Date:
Thursday 14th July 2022

Helping Residents and Visitors Find Their Happy Place With DDC Town Centre Business Grants

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A new café in Sandwich has opened after becoming the latest business to receive a boost from DDC's Town Centre Business Grants Scheme
Date:
Monday 11th July 2022

New Website Showcases District's Most Popular Parks

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New website showcases parks following completion of a £3.1 million programme of improvements at Kearsney Abbey and Russell Gardens
Date:
Monday 4th July 2022

Kent's first solar powered ice cream hits the stands thanks to a Green Energy Grant from Dover District Council

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New solar panels installed at Solley's Kentish Ice Cream in Deal with a £10,000 green energy grant from DDC
Date:
Friday 1st July 2022

Queen's Baton Relay Heads to White Cliffs Country on Thursday, 7 July!

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The Queen's Baton Relay arrives in White Cliffs Country in spectacular style on Thursday, 7 July visiting Deal, Walmer and Dover
Date:
Thursday 30th June 2022

Plans for a New Leisure Centre in Deal Revived

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DDC's Cabinet meets on 4 July to consider proposals for a new Leisure Centre in Deal
Date:
Wednesday 29th June 2022

The 149th Open Delivers Over £113 Million of Economic Benefit to Kent

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The 149th Open at Royal St George's in 2021 delivered £113.4 million in economic benefit to Kent according to independent research
Date:
Monday 27th June 2022

Free digital skills course being rolled out at six community hubs across the Dover district

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A free digital skills course to help people find long-term employment is being rolled out across the district
Date:
Thursday 23rd June 2022

ClayDate 2022 - Fantastical Beasts of the Maison Dieu and How to Make Them

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Join Ceramic Art Dover on Saturday 25 & Sunday 26 June for a host of fun, free, clay-based activities for all ages
Date:
Monday 20th June 2022

Platinum Jubilee Playpark Swings Into Action Following Official Opening

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A specially renamed Platinum Jubilee Playpark has swung into action at Cowdray Square - with the grand opening at the Deal park today
Date:
Friday 17th June 2022

Taking a Lead on Dog Control and Keeping Our District Clean, Safe and Tidy

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A range of measures is set to be brought in by DDC to renew and update rules on dog control, street drinking and unauthorised camping
Date:
Tuesday 14th June 2022

Let's Party for the Queen's Baton Relay at Dover Castle!

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Tickets for a free party at Dover Castle on Thursday 7 July to mark the arrival of the Queen's Baton Relay are now available
Date:
Tuesday 14th June 2022

Flying The Flag for Armed Forces Day 2022

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A flag raising ceremony is being held at Sandwich Guildhall on Monday 20 June, to mark the start of Armed Forces Week
Date:
Monday 13th June 2022

Kent-based Coniston Ltd to Reawaken Dover's Grade I Listed Maison Dieu

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Kent-based Coniston Ltd have been appointed principal contractor for the restoration of Dover's Grade I Listed Maison Dieu
Date:
Monday 13th June 2022

Dover District Allocated £1m to Support Local Investment - Open Call for Projects Launched

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DDC has been allocated £1m over three years from the UK Shared Prosperity Fund – and an open call for project ideas has been launched
Date:
Thursday 9th June 2022

Shining a Light on Dover Beacon Proposal - See the Plans for Dover's Levelling Up Bid

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DDC is holding an engagement event at St Mary's Parish Centre, Dover, on 15 June 2022 for their exciting proposed Dover Beacon project
Date:
Wednesday 8th June 2022

Dover's "Tidy Ruin" Conserved for Future Generations

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Restoration works to protect the ruins of the 12th century Parish Church of St. James the Apostle in Dover have been completed
Date:
Monday 6th June 2022

Affordable Housing Project in Dover Scoops Top Award

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Affordable housing project named residential project regional winner in the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors Southeast Awards
Date:
Thursday 26th May 2022

Youth Conference to make a powerful IMPACT in schools across the district

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DDC is taking the lead in talking with the district's young people about drugs and alcohol, and their impact on mental health.
Date:
Monday 23rd May 2022

Dover District Council Elects Chairman and Vice Chairman for 2022/23

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DDC met for its Annual Meeting last night and re-elected Cllr Conolly as Chairman of the Council and Cllr Hannent as Vice Chairman
Date:
Thursday 19th May 2022
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