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Fly-tipping hotspots cleared up and given a makeover thanks to £38,000 grant

Description
Fly-tipping hotspots are being cleared up and given a makeover as part of preventative measures to stop the ongoing blight.
Date:
Tuesday 26th July 2022

Kearsney Abbey and Russell Gardens Continue to Fly the Flag as Two of the Country's Best Parks

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Dover District Council is celebrating after maintaining a Green Flag Award for the Kearsney Parks
Date:
Tuesday 26th July 2022

Dismay, Desperation and Anger in Dover

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The Leader of DDC has said there is "dismay, desperation, and anger" in Dover today as the town is grid-locked again
Date:
Friday 22nd July 2022

School's Out, Get Digging!

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Archaeologists are picking up their trowels again from 26-28 July to investigate the history of Dover's historic Maison Dieu
Date:
Wednesday 20th July 2022

Bringing Home Further Help in Our Communities - Household Support Fund Extension Allocated

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DDC is welcoming news that it has received a grant of over £400k to continue to help households in the district
Date:
Monday 18th July 2022

Have your say on Indoor Sports Facility Strategy

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DDC is updating its Indoor Sports Facility Strategy to support the review of its Local Plan, and is now asking for residents' views
Date:
Monday 18th July 2022

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

Description
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

Description
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

Description
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

Description
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

Description
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
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