Dover District Council

‼️The next few days are expected to be busier than usual with cross-channel traffic. We know this can impact residents and businesses in Dover, and how frustrating this can be. For further information, see: dover.gov.uk/Community/Emer…

Thank you for your patience whilst at the Port of Dover. Our teams are working hard to get everyone through Border Control and Check-In as quickly as possible. Please treat all Port Staff with kindness and respect. Unacceptable behaviour towards staff will not be tolerated.

Cross Channel / Port Bound Traffic: There is a high volume of cross channel / port bound traffic heading through Kent this weekend for the bank holiday weekend. Please follow and adhere to all signage to help keep the flow moving and assist processing.

Operation Brock is in place ahead of a busy travel period this weekend. Make sure you're prepared and check your route before you set off on your journey. More helpful advice and tips on the link below. loom.ly/HFCAkvU

It won’t be long before The Bench building opens its doors for tenants to move in and prepare their spaces for welcoming the local community. We recently met with Screen South - a cultural development organisation with digital creativity at their core. dover.gov.uk/Planning/Regen…

Calling all local community groups – there’s just under one week to go - the deadline to apply for the latest round of DDC’s Community Grants Scheme is 12 noon on Tuesday, (26 May). dover.gov.uk/communitygrants

Our Community Team will be attending the Sandwich Dementia Roadshow this Thursday 21 May at The Guildhall, Sandwich from 10am–1pm. This annual event is hosted by Age Concern Sandwich. For further information about dementia, see: dover.gov.uk/Corporate-Info…

DDC is continuing a review of the number of councillors allocated to each town/parish council in the district – and your views are sought in the second stage of consultation launched today. dover.gov.uk/News/Press-Rel…

Come and work with us! Job opportunities at DDC: Venue & Events Supervisor-closing 22/05 Building Compliance Surveyor-closing 22/05 Finance Systems Officer-closing 25/05 Casual Visitor Services Officer-closing 29/05 Open Spaces Officer-closing 31/05 See dover.gov.uk/jobs

NEWS: A cross‑channel Stone Masonry Festival is set to bring hands‑on creativity and historic craftsmanship to the Maison Dieu Dover (Dover Town Hall) later this month. Read the press release: dover.gov.uk/News/Press-Rel…

🎉 One year since the Grand Reawakening of the Maison Dieu — and what a year it’s been! ✨ Over 30,000 visitors ✨ Hundreds of events✨ 100+ community groups involved ✨50+ volunteer Ambassadors welcoming visitors from around the world. 🤩 Thank you for being part of its journey.

🎶 This week’s free Market Square Live session welcomes the fabulous Colby Gaffney to #Dover Market Square from 10am to 12pm on Friday 8 May. Colby will be singing songs from the likes of Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Bobby Darin, Matt Monroe and many more. #cruiseday #livemusic

Join us at the White Cliffs Community Rail Partnership Annual Stakeholder Event on Tues 12 May 10am-12 noon at The Maison Dieu in Dover. If you're interested in joining us, or have any questions, please contact email community@dover.gov.uk

Running low on heating oil? There may be support for households in the #Dover District. Eligible residents will receive the payment of £300 designed to contribute towards the rising costs of heating oil from The Crisis Resilience Fund. Please see forms.dover.gov.uk/xfp/form/1471

🎶 Saturday 2 May, 11am to 1pm - #Dover Market Square Live welcomes singer Chris Ray 🎸 From Austin, Texas, Chris carries the soul of country music in his sand-paper smooth voice & the grit of a roadhouse troubadour in his guitar 🎼 Free-to-attend sessions. #livemusic #whatson

A major breakthrough in tackling waste plastic and aviation emissions has been marked with the opening of the world’s first waste plastics to Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) pilot facility at Discovery Park. investindover.co.uk/insights/major…

NEWS: The Chair of DDC welcomed this year’s REACH Award winners to a prize giving ceremony at Kearsney Abbey. Read the press release: dover.gov.uk/News/Press-Rel…

If you missed our Annual Stakeholder Event on Monday you can catch up here. Updates from @community rail and @se_railway, some of our @Railway200 highlights, and a summary of our impactful events and activities over the past year. (📷- @Dominic_Noades) kentcrp.org/annual-stakeho…