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- New £26m leisure centre at Whitfield approved by Dover District CouncilThursday, 22 September 2016
A new £26m leisure centre in Whitfield has taken a big step forward - proposals for the centre have been given the go ahead by Dover District Council, and are now subject to planning permission being granted. - Energy Deal - residents reminded to register for the latest round by 10 OctoberMonday, 19 September 2016Residents are being reminded there's still time to see if you could make a saving on your energy bills with the latest round of Energy Deal - and the deadline to register is 10 October.
- Folkestone Road Community Hub reopensThursday, 15 September 2016The Folkestone Road Community Hub will reopen today after a summer break. It is a place where residents can access information and advice from a variety of agencies, and at the same time take part in fun activities for young people and their families to promote cohesion and integration.
- Dover to Folkestone rail line to re-open on Monday, 5 SeptemberMonday, 22 August 2016Dover District Council has welcomed today's news that the Dover to Folkestone rail line will re-open on Monday, 5 September, three months ahead of schedule. The line has been out of action since Christmas Eve 2015 following storm damage to the sea wall at Shakespeare Cliff.
- Folkestone Road tram shelter to be refurbished as part of repair and painting worksFriday, 19 August 2016A firm in Deal has been awarded a contract to carry out a range of repair and painting works in the district, including refurbishment of the Victorian tram shelter on Folkestone Road, the Dover Museum frontage, and three beach shelters on Deal Seafront.
- Carbon Trust Standard for Carbon Awarded to Dover Harbour BoardWednesday, 17 August 2016Dover Harbour Board has announced the achievement of the Carbon Trust Standard for Carbon Award for the fourth time after accomplishing a 17.2% absolute reduction in the Port of Dover carbon footprint.
- Providing safety and reassurance - CCTV system gains Certificate Of ComplianceTuesday, 16 August 2016Dover District Council is welcoming news that its CCTV system has been successful in meeting a national code of practice, set up to ensure people can have confidence that surveillance cameras are used to protect and support them.
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Events
- 29 September 2016Whitfield Farmers' MarketWhere: Whitfield Village Hall, Sandwich Road, Whitfield, CT16 3LY
- 29 September 2016International Space Station flyoverAppearing 11° above S, disappearing 14° above SWhere: Dover
- 30 September 2016Crabble Corn Mill 2016 Cider & Ale FestivalRated One of the Best Festivals In Kent. Live Music and GreatWhere: Crabble Corn Mill, Lower Road, River, Dover, Kent, CT17 0UY
- 1 October 2016Crabble Corn Mill 2016 Cider & Ale FestivalRated One of the Best Festivals In Kent. Live Music and GreatWhere: Crabble Corn Mill, Lower Road, River, Dover, Kent, CT17 0UY
- 2 October 2016Crabble Corn Mill 2016 Cider & Ale FestivalRated One of the Best Festivals In Kent. Live Music and GreatWhere: Crabble Corn Mill, Lower Road, River, Dover, Kent, CT17 0UY
- 4 October 2016Bluebird MarketWhere: Dover Market Square / Cannon Street
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