Guest 698- Registered: 28 May 2010
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Pass.
I'm an optimist. But I'm an optimist who takes my raincoat - Harold Wilson
Keith Sansum1
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As iv stated before
hopefully we will get some movement soon, in the interests of all Dovorians
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howard mcsweeney1- Location: Dover
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Keith Sansum1- Location: london
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lets hope we hear soon
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Guest 696- Registered: 31 Mar 2010
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The Dover Harbour Board flag was flying on the seafront for several weeks until a few days ago when the Union Jack was hoisted again. It goes to show that the Port and Harbour are owned by DHB and will be forever British!
Some fought gallantly to keep Dover Harbour and Port forever British. I can say: "I was there, and campaigned to keep our Port and Harbour forever British".
Keith Sansum1- Location: london
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We don't know that in the future that will be the case
its only correct in the very short term
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Guest 696- Registered: 31 Mar 2010
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The Port is a functional asset with employee expenses and maintenance expenses attached to it, including a new terminal.
It should reap enough income to cover these expenses plus a revenue for the local authorities and for the national Treasury.
The more traffic transiting through it, the more profit it should make.
Anything other than this is abnormal and senseless and has naught to do with economy.
This was my campaign and will remain so until it happens.
Keith Sansum1- Location: london
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Im not aware of DHB in it's present form (alexander liast post line 3)
raises revenue for local aurhorities nor should it
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howard mcsweeney1- Location: Dover
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i thought the bone of contention was that d.h.b. are not allowed to spend on local community things under their charter?
Keith Sansum1- Location: london
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Alexander in previous posts(and still appears to saying)
the local authorities should have a say in the running and be part of the running of the DHB and the port
I disagree
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howard mcsweeney1- Location: Dover
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can't see that ever happening keith, the future is with dhb or dppt assuming it is not flogged off to an outside consortium.
Keith Sansum1- Location: london
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HOWARD
Not only can I not see it happening(local authorities)
I wouldn't want them to
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Guest 715- Registered: 9 Jun 2011
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All positive for DHB
Audere est facere.
howard mcsweeney1- Location: Dover
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no doubt they will be pleased but the big problem to overcome is a change in trust port rules so that they can engage more with the town.
Guest 1694- Registered: 24 Feb 2016
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Positive for Dover, Martin - The Minister is, from the statement, clearly taking a personal part in ensuring that ALL are properly empowered and involved in delivering a brighter better future for Dover.
"Mr Hammond said:
I am keen that Dover Harbour Board builds on the foundations put in place over recent months, and ensures the port's position as a significant part of our transport infrastructure, both now and in the future.
There is more to be done to ensure that one of the UK's major ports realises all possibilities of regeneration for the town and citizens of Dover. I intend to make sure that this happens, and that all parties are properly involved to achieve what we all want - a thriving Dover.
The minister plans to visit Dover later this year, to see first hand what has worked well since his last visit to the port in January, and to understand what more might be achieved.
He intends to hold discussions with interested parties, to inform ongoing work on how government, the port, its users, and the local community can best interact for the benefit of all."
The use of the personal pronoun is important, very important, for Dover and delivering what we all need. It means that the Minister himself will be ensuring that the DHB do not merely engage in another tick box exercise but that together with other parties a new and lasting relationship between the port and town is established and delivered.
Guest 715- Registered: 9 Jun 2011
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All positive for Dover
Audere est facere.
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"My New Year's Resolution, is to try and emulate Marek's level of chilled out, thoughtfulness and humour towards other forumites and not lose my decorum"
Keith Sansum1- Location: london
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good news for DHB?
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Guest 1694- Registered: 24 Feb 2016
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I view the Minister's direct and personal involvement as good news for Dover and Dovorians.
