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DDC growing roots out in the community with the Community Roots van

Description
We will be offering information, support and advice on a range of different themes which we know are important to our residents
Date:
Wednesday 2nd April 2025

DDC reappoints Mears to deliver a modern maintenance service

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Mears will deliver responsive repairs and maintenance works to the district's 4,421 council homes
Date:
Tuesday 1st April 2025

New stone compass rose in Sandwich to commemorate the Cinque Ports

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A new stone compass rose has been installed on Sandwich Quay thanks to £10,000 of government funding
Date:
Tuesday 1st April 2025

Partners join forces to help curb roadside litter

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The 'We care' campaign - targeting drivers who use the A2 route - will take place over the summer, following a roadside clean-up
Date:
Monday 17th March 2025

Join us on a Great British Spring Clean from 21 March to 6 April

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DDC is looking for volunteers to sign up for this year's Great British Spring Clean campaign
Date:
Friday 14th March 2025

Reaching out to our local heroes

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The REACH Awards recognise our district's unsung heroes who work hard to improve the appearance of the Dover District
Date:
Tuesday 11th March 2025

Coniston hands Maison Dieu back to DDC ahead of May opening!

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Careful conservation, upgrades and painstaking restoration work has taken place at the Maison Dieu
Date:
Monday 10th March 2025

Free after school sports sessions for young people

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The fun-packed sessions in Dover are for children and young people aged from five up to 18
Date:
Thursday 6th March 2025

Dover District Council Agrees 2025/26 Budget

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Dover District Council agreed its budget for 2025/26 at its meeting last night
Date:
Thursday 6th March 2025

Groundbreaking! Work starts on new affordable homes in Military Road

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DDC officially broke ground on the site of the eight new affordable homes
Date:
Wednesday 26th February 2025

Dover at Night is back with the River Dour taking centre stage

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Join in an evening of fun on Friday 7 March as Dover celebrates its rich heritage and culture
Date:
Thursday 20th February 2025

DDC marks National Apprenticeship Week with funding opportunity

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DDC is marking National Apprenticeship Week by inviting businesses to apply for funding to support them in taking on an apprentice
Date:
Tuesday 11th February 2025

Get ready for IMPACT Fest!

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DJs, dance battles, skateboarding, gaming plus more – don't miss the new IMPACT Fest on Saturday, 29 March, from 12pm-6pm!
Date:
Friday 7th February 2025

Tides Sports Hall and Indoor Tennis Centre to remain open as Your Leisure approved as interim operator

Description
Cabinet approved a recommendation to appoint Your Leisure as interim operator
Date:
Thursday 6th February 2025

Shining a Light on Community Sport – All Year Round

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An all-weather 3G Artificial Grass Pitch (AGP) with floodlighting given the go-ahead
Date:
Thursday 6th February 2025

Latest News on Tides Leisure Centre

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Cabinet to consider recommendation to appoint Your Leisure as interim operator of sports hall & tennis centre at Tides Leisure Centre
Date:
Wednesday 5th February 2025

New council-owned company takes on delivery of vital services

Description
PartnershipOne is delivering the administration of revenues & benefits and customer services for three east Kent district councils
Date:
Tuesday 4th February 2025

DDC Outlines Budget Proposals

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DDC's Cabinet has agreed to progress a budget for 2025/26 with an exciting programme of investment ahead
Date:
Monday 3rd February 2025

Community Groups Invited to Apply for Funding to Help Community Cohesion and Resilience

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Community groups across the district are being invited to apply for funding for projects to help bring communities together
Date:
Wednesday 29th January 2025

Play Area Renovations Set to Swing Into Action

Description
Renovations totalling almost £180k are set to swing into action for three play areas in Dover District
Date:
Thursday 23rd January 2025
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