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  Paul, so you made a good point there!
  The Department for Transport ought to know about local regeneration for Dover and District stemming from the Port, as this was an essential part of the Public Consultation.
  
  As you all know, I have always maintained that only the councils can decide on local regeneration; DPPT have always claimed that it would be wasted money if a Port income ever went to the local councils.
  The DfT have proved me correct, stating that Dover District Council and perhaps Kent County Council are responsible for regeneration here.
  
  So where is now DPPT? They always opposed my representations, never supported them, and always argued that DPPT should decide on what money from a Port revenue be spent on regeneration locally.
  The DfT have put a final line under this theory, supporting my point that it is the councils' prerogative.

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