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  Great news that today the e-petition has gone through the 500 barrier. There are hundreds more on paper petitions and they will be used to update the count on the DDC web-site next week.
  
  I am so satisfied that the malaise and apathy that is so often levelled at Dover residents is becoming increasingly hard to justify. And still, there are many people who are not aware of the petition. We are working hard at extending the reach, especially to Deal and the villages. The East Kent Mercury has now picked up the story and we continue to receive excellent coverage in the Dover Express. So many people are expressing their support, and our sincere thanks to all of those who see value in open governance.
  
  The petition is also raising debate on many more subjects of concern, from EU funding to the Hospital, to the Port, to the need for improved infrastructure, to schools etc. There is a heightened level of concern regarding the contribution that is made to this town by some of our elected representatives at District level. These concerns may or may not be right, but how do we find out?We are right to expect the best level of outcome, which of course can only be achieved by the highest level of effort and skill. Those endeavours, along with outcomes - successful or otherwise - need to be communicated. Re-cycled news and snippets are insufficient.
  
  It is also unacceptable for local government officers to be protected from censure and disciplinary measures through their cocooned existence. The private sector flourishes because it will not accept second best. It is time for Dover to have what it has deserved for decades and to know whether those who work for this town have the calibre to achieve it.
  
  My thanks to everyone who has shown their support in action and deed.

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