Correctamundo Peter. I've just sent Charlie an e-mail. Hopefully all will become clear shortly.
Hi Charlie,
You might be interested in thread from Dover Forum on subject.
http://www.doverforum.com/letters/viewtopic.php?id=5626
In essence loads of misconceptions running around which really need sorting out.
From also talking to people locally main ones seem to be:-
Fears about 'major shareholders' - 'dubai ports, dfds and sea france'.
What will locals get for their £10 - and would they get twice as much for £20 for example?
Who will appoint the 'board'? Who will be able to get rid of them? What remuneration will they get?
What money will go to the community? Who will chose how it is distributed?
Where will the £400m purchase price come from?
If I pay £10 will I get discount berthing for my yacht?
I really believe that the answers to these points need disseminating at the earliest opportunity.
Too many rumours flying around and not enough hard facts IMHO!
Best wishes as ever
Bob Frost
(p.s. the last question was my little joke. On the other hand were there to be a discount... )