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Press Releases - 2021

Press Releases - 2021

News, views and information from your local council for 2021

Keeping the Community Informed as The Open Returns to Sandwich

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The local community is being kept up-to-date with the latest plans for the The Open which return to Sandwich from 11-18 July.
Date:
28 May 2021

Tourism Minister Tees Off a Summer Boost for White Cliffs Country

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Nigel Huddleston MP, Minister for Tourism, visited White Cliffs Country today to launch the district's new tourism strategy
Date:
27 May 2021

A Stitch in Tea Time for Kearsney Cafe!

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Five finely decorated textile panels inspired by two of Dover's best-loved public parks take pride of place in the Kearsney Abbey café
Date:
25 May 2021

Good Queen Bess Heralds Dover Museum Re-Opening!

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A 400-year old painting of Queen Elizabeth I resplendent in parliament robes takes centre stage at the re-opening of Dover Museum
Date:
17 May 2021

Ode to a Park Bench!

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A series of ten plaques each with a line of poetry, both as words and in braille, have been added to benches at the Kearsney Parks
Date:
10 May 2021

Signing the Way to Safe Summer Re-Opening

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DDC is urging residents to stay vigilant with a new town centre signage campaign designed to keep everyone safe this summer
Date:
7 May 2021

Maison Dieu Repairs Ahead of £9m Lottery Funded Restoration

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A programme of repairs to Dover's Maison Dieu is getting underway ahead of the £9m lottery funded restoration
Date:
22 April 2021

Calling all litter heroes! Join us for this year's Great British Spring Clean

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DDC is looking for volunteers to sign up for this year's Great British Spring Clean campaign
Date:
22 April 2021

Natural Play Area Opens at Russell Gardens

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A new natural playground has opened in Russell Gardens as part of the £3.1m Lottery funded Kearsney Parks project
Date:
20 April 2021

HRH The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh: Message of Condolence from the Chairman of the Council

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The Chairman of the Council expresses the deepest sympathy on behalf of the District on the sad passing of HRH The Duke of Edinburgh
Date:
9 April 2021

Conserving the Maison Dieu's Unique Collections

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Two of Britain's leading conservation specialists have been appointed to work on the Lottery funded restoration of the Maison Dieu
Date:
8 April 2021

DDC's popular Community Grants Scheme is back and opens on 12 April

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Local community groups looking for vital funding are encouraged to apply to Dover District Council's Community Grants Scheme.
Date:
7 April 2021

Dover Secures £3.2m Future High Streets Funding

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Enhancing Dover's cultural and creative offer, and better connecting the high street and waterfront with £3.2m Future High Street Fund
Date:
7 April 2021

An Historic Job Opportunity in Dover!

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DDC is recruiting an Engagement Officer to lead a programme of events and activities as part of the restoration of Dover's Maison Dieu
Date:
1 April 2021

Tourism Businesses in White Cliffs Country to Offer New Visitor Experiences

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Sixteen businesses in the district will offer new visitor experiences thanks to an Interreg programme launched by Visit Kent
Date:
1 April 2021

Lottery Funding Bears Fruit With Historic Orchard Restoration

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An historic orchard is being restored at Russell Gardens in Dover in the latest phase of the Lottery funded restoration
Date:
29 March 2021

Community Pulls Together to Celebrate Former Marine's 101st Birthday

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As Maurice Churchward turns 101 today a community effort means he can celebrate in style, albeit from a safe social distance!
Date:
25 March 2021

Leisure Centres receive a much-needed cash boost as they prepare to re-open

Description
Dover District Leisure Centre and Tides Leisure Centre in Deal have received financial support from the Government
Date:
23 March 2021

Sandwich Station Upgrade "Sign of Confidence" in Town's Future

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Sandwich station improvements welcomed as a sign of confidence in the town's future, as preparations get underway for The 149th Open
Date:
18 March 2021

Rapid Bus Plans Move Into the Fast Lane

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KCC approves plans for Dover Fastrack, a rapid bus transit system connecting Whitfield with Dover town centre and Dover Priory station
Date:
17 March 2021
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