Dover News - November 2009

Pupils from secondary schools in the district will get the chance to debate in the Council Chamber, quiz Councillors, and make bids for funding for special projects for their schools, as part of a day of activities at Dover District Council on Thursday (5 November) in support of Local Democracy Week.

'Brilliant', 'life changing' and 'excellent service' are just some of the comments made about the innovative new Health and Well-being Team at Dover District Council. The team was set up in February this year and has already helped hundreds of local people access around £400,000 in additional benefits.

A 29 year old lorry driver has been jailed for ten years, after being convicted of smuggling cannabis and amphetamines worth £3,575,000 into the UK hidden under a load of ceiling tiles.

In the spirit of cross channel partnership working between Local Authorities, the Leader of Dover District Council is supporting plans for the major expansion of the Port of Calais.

HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) officers are investigating an attempt to smuggle around 750 kilos of tobacco, hidden amongst toilet rolls, into Dover on Tuesday (10 November 2009).

HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) investigation officers have charged a man with attempting to smuggle weapons, ammunition and cigarettes into the UK through Dover.

A seasonal selection of special events is coming to the Big Screen in Dover Market Square in the run up to Christmas this year.

As part of an ongoing commitment to listen to communities, support regeneration, and work together for the future of the area, a multi-agency consultation event was held in the community in the Folkestone Road area in Dover on Wednesday (11 November).

A project that would bring changes to waste and recycling collections, reduce costs and increase recycling rates in East Kent has reached another milestone. The Joint Services Waste Project involves Canterbury, Dover, Shepway and Thanet Councils working on a ground-breaking partnership with Kent County Council.

Chamber maids, chimney sweeps, and a colourful collection of costumed characters were welcomed to Dover Town Hall when more than 360 pupils from schools across Kent came along for the return of the popular Victorian Festival.