Dover News - December 2012

Key progress on health reforms in Kent was the subject at a special meeting last week when a Government Select Committee visited to discuss the role of local authorities in health issues - including leading work moving forward in Dover and Shepway Districts.

Dover District Council is welcoming major news that Dover Town has been selected as the next area to receive at least £1 million worth of funding from the Big Lottery Fund.

Kent Police is investigating after two men carried out a robbery at a travel agency in King Street, Sandwich, this morning.

As Dover District Council prepares for the financial challenges of the year ahead, the Council is asking residents about the services they use as part of a key budget consultation - and your views continue to be sought.

CCTV images of two men who threatened staff and stole money from a Sandwich travel agency have been released by police.

Border Force officers are investigating after an estimated 107 kilos of cocaine and five kilos of heroin were seized at Dover's Eastern Docks on Sunday.

As a special seasonal boost for communities, and following a range of celebrations over a very special year, Dover District Council is offering free parking on Saturday 22 and Sunday 23 December in all DDC owned car parks across the district.

Dover's Esplanade has added two further triumphs to its growing list of accolades.

Two men, including one from Dover, have been arrested in connection with an assault in Chartham.

As Dover District continues to move forward for the future as a district of growth, enterprise and opportunity, three key documents are being developed to help guide future development proposals - and your views are sought.

A third local hero to be immortalised in steel in Dover has been chosen by the public, and people will soon be able to spy the figures as part of an innovative national art project from charity Sustrans - the final figure will be James Bond author Ian Fleming.

Port of Dover Marine Operations staff, Fleet Managers from the ferry operators and Ferry Masters from the vessels using the Port of Dover came together recently at the bi-annual Ferry Master Meeting.

Dover Harbour Board announces that Roger Mountford, its current Chairman, is to retire from the Board on 31 December, upon completion of 12 years of service as a non-executive. The Secretary of State for Transport has appointed the present Deputy Chairman, George Jenkins, as his successor.

Kent County Council and Dover District Council are spreading a little Christmas cheer to 45 local community groups following approval of more than £90,000 grant funding for community projects across the district, following recommendations from local residents.

Exciting ideas are sought for innovative, creative and challenging new play area facilities for Sheridan Road in Dover - and a consultation event is being held in the new year to hear your views.

Kent Police has launched an investigation after a man from the Dover area failed to return from a trip to Tenerife.