Dover News - November 2007

As part of their ongoing commitment to support communities and to tackle anti-social behaviour, Dover District Council is one of seven authorities nationwide taking part in a Government pilot for housing benefit sanctions, launched today (1 November).

The prospect of up to 4000 new jobs in the district, combined with strong economic growth, has led an advisory group to recommend that Dover District Council supports a planning strategy of high growth.

Two local tourism success stories for White Cliffs Country have been welcomed following the prestigious 2007 Tourism ExSEllence Awards - described as the 'Oscars' of the region's industry.

Five people pleaded guilty at Folkestone Magistrates Court on 5 November having been summonsed by Dover District Council in relation to fraudulent claims for Housing and Council Tax Benefit.

Dover District Council has this week announced the second stage of consultation on two important draft strategies for the district, one for Sport and Recreation and one for Parks and Open Spaces, and your views are sought.

Carl Francis Gilbert of Hillside Road, Dover was sentenced at Canterbury Crown Court on Thursday (8 November), having previously pleaded guilty to dishonestly making a false representation to obtain Housing and Council Tax Benefit.

Chamber maids, chimney sweeps, Victorian ladies and gentlemen and Queen Victoria herself were among the colourful characters at Dover Town Hall when more than 350 children from all over Kent came along for the return of the popular Victorian Festival.

A new on-line service to help move forward for the future with mutual Council House exchanges has been launched by Dover District Council. This is part of their ongoing commitment to e-Government, and to provide effective, modern and quality services.

A new-look Community Safety Unit based at Dover District Council offices in Whitfield is launched today, as the Council's Anti-Social Behaviour Unit, which has been running for 3 years, forms closer links with Kent Police to create an enhanced service.

An exciting opportunity to help bring a slice of a £50 million Big Lottery Fund grant to Dover starts today - with the chance to get online to support Sustrans' Connect2 and transform walking and cycling in our region.