Dover News - June 2016

Detectives investigating an alleged robbery in Dover have released a computer-generated image of a man they would like to identify.

Police officers in Dover are appealing for the public's help to find a local woman who has been reported missing.

A 22-year-old Dover man has been jailed for more than four years for a robbery. Stuart Turnbull denied committing a robbery in Ash on 1 February 2016.

Forty-six new bus shelters are on the way for local communities in Dover and Deal. This follows Dover District Council's decision to award a new contract to provide and maintain the shelters over the next 15 years.

Dover District Council and Kent Police worked together in a joint operation on Wednesday to help crack down on fly-tipping in the area. Officers focussed on stopping and searching commercial vehicles in rural areas around the district, checking waste carriers were keeping to the law, and raising awareness of these key issues.

The Port of Dover's biggest ever single investment, the Dover Western Docks Revival, has received funding support from the Royal Bank of Scotland.

A series of free drop-in sessions will be taking place around the district to offer help and advice to residents on waste and recycling matters, and each household can pick up a free roll of compostable food waste bags.

Two people have been arrested for drug offences after a warrant was carried out under the Misuse of Drugs Act at a house in St Margaret's at Cliffe today.

Community groups looking for funding are invited to apply for grants from the DDC Community Grants Scheme from 1 July, and the closing date for applications is 26 August 2016.

Work is underway to prepare a major bid to the Heritage Lottery Fund for the restoration of the Maison Dieu, the most significant public building in Dover. The project is being led by a working group, including Dover District Council, Dover Town Council, and the Dover Society.

The Secretary of State for Transport has appointed Richard Everitt CBE as the new Chairman of Dover Harbour Board. Mr Everitt will take up the role from 1 July 2016. He replaces George Jenkins OBE who stands down after taking the helm in 2013.

Local people are being asked for their views on proposed changes to Dover District Council's Council Tax Support Scheme. This is the scheme that provides financial support to residents on low incomes to help them pay their Council Tax.