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  Whether Dovorian by birth or disposition, we should all have an interest in the town and wider district. Yes, Dover has had a difficult time and, in my personal opinion, has been let down by governments of all colours. It's perhaps harsh to lay the blame at the door of local politicians who have had to deal with (1) the loss of traditional industries, e.g. Coal mining; (2) closure of two barracks; (3) opening of the Channel Tunnel; (4) Pfizer withdrawal, etc. It was only the latter that prompted any form of central government action with the creation of the enterprise zone. Prior to that, Dover had largely been ignored despite the strategic importance of the port to the national economy. We were "over looked" as being part of the prosperous south east.
  
  But at the same time, people have to be open to change. There have been many missed opportunities due to "Dovorians" who have been resistant to new developments. The world is moving on, and Dover must move with it.

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