The Front Page. - Copy 210(DHB Wildlife Boost, Olympic Flame, Local Regeneration)
6 November 2011
Port provides site for Dover’s very own nature reserve.
The Port of Dover is providing nearly 90 acres of chalk downland to the Kent Wildlife Trust (KWT) in an exciting new partnership with Kent’s leading conservation charity. Land situated in the Port Zone (Old Park Hill) area of Dover will be managed by the Trust with the aim of creating a nature reserve to be enjoyed by the local community.
Tim Waggott, Director of Finance and Commercial, said; “We’re thrilled that we could release the potential of this site, enabling Kent Wildlife Trust to transform it into a dedicated wildlife habitat for the benefit of the local community. The Port will support the work of KWT as part of a dedicated steering group in overseeing this new project. We hope that the site will become a sanctuary both for the wildlife we wish to attract and for our community within the urban fabric of Dover.”
John Bennett, Chief Executive, Kent Wildlife Trust, said; “We are delighted to be working with the Port of Dover to restore this important area of Chalk Downland. This will be a long and difficult task but the outcome, the return of a rare, beautiful landscape, rich in wildlife, will be a treasure for Dover and its residents.”
Picture shows John Bennett, left, the Chief Executive of Kent Wildlife Trust and Tim Waggott, Director of Finance and Commercial for the Port of Dover, with a plan of the dedicated land.
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Also....GOVERNMENT FUNDING FOR EAST KENT HIGHLIGHTS OPPORTUNITY FOR DOVER THROUGH PORT OF DOVER COMMUNITY TRUST.
The Port of Dover has welcomed the announcement by the Government that East Kent’s bid for a £40 million Regional Growth Fund (RGF) has been successful.
Spread across the four districts of Dover, Shepway, Canterbury and Thanet, the fund will support a programme of direct grants for businesses to expand in the area.
The good news comes as the Port of Dover continues to develop its own regeneration plans. With a combined cash and share value of £30 million and an additional £1 million per year in cash for the first five years, the Port of Dover Community Trust (PDCT) will specifically target the Dover community, covering priorities ranging from business start-up support to skills and education.
Bob Goldfield, Chief Executive, Port of Dover, said: “We are delighted that East Kent will be receiving government funding to support its businesses. This complements the significant investment planned for Dover through the PDCT, which will act as a catalyst for regeneration and social and economic improvement.”
The establishment of the PDCT is dependent on Government giving the Port the go ahead for its restructuring proposals in order that it is freed from its constraints and can become a driving force in Dover’s regeneration.
Mr Goldfield added: “if we can get the PDCT up and running quickly, it may be possible for the two funds to support each other through match funding initiatives which, in turn, will result in the value of Dover’s share of the RGF being greatly increased. This could be a win-win for Dover.”
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Boost for Local Wildlife.
Port provides site for Dover’s very own nature reserve.
The Port of Dover is providing nearly 90 acres of chalk downland to the Kent Wildlife Trust (KWT) in an exciting new partnership with Kent’s leading conservation charity. Land situated in the Port Zone (Old Park Hill) area of Dover will be managed by the Trust with the aim of creating a nature reserve to be enjoyed by the local community.
Tim Waggott, Director of Finance and Commercial, said; “We’re thrilled that we could release the potential of this site, enabling Kent Wildlife Trust to transform it into a dedicated wildlife habitat for the benefit of the local community. The Port will support the work of KWT as part of a dedicated steering group in overseeing this new project. We hope that the site will become a sanctuary both for the wildlife we wish to attract and for our community within the urban fabric of Dover.”
John Bennett, Chief Executive, Kent Wildlife Trust, said; “We are delighted to be working with the Port of Dover to restore this important area of Chalk Downland. This will be a long and difficult task but the outcome, the return of a rare, beautiful landscape, rich in wildlife, will be a treasure for Dover and its residents.”
Picture shows John Bennett, left, the Chief Executive of Kent Wildlife Trust and Tim Waggott, Director of Finance and Commercial for the Port of Dover, with a plan of the dedicated land.
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on the Olympic Flame!
it's coming to Dover District!
Leader of Dover District Council Paul Watkins pictured left said....
"This is a special occasion for the whole area...... an opportunity for community celebrations, and for residents and people in surrounding areas to welcome the Olympic Flame, and to support members of the community who have been chosen to run with the Olympic Torch. We have a unique opportunity to shine a light on the area and to showcase Dover District.”See the full press release in our Forum section..click Forum Direct on the menu left...or to go directly to thread click link below....
http://www.doverforum.com/letters/viewtopic.php?id=8651
Also....GOVERNMENT FUNDING FOR EAST KENT HIGHLIGHTS OPPORTUNITY FOR DOVER THROUGH PORT OF DOVER COMMUNITY TRUST.The Port of Dover has welcomed the announcement by the Government that East Kent’s bid for a £40 million Regional Growth Fund (RGF) has been successful.
Spread across the four districts of Dover, Shepway, Canterbury and Thanet, the fund will support a programme of direct grants for businesses to expand in the area.
The good news comes as the Port of Dover continues to develop its own regeneration plans.
Bob Goldfield, Chief Executive, Port of Dover, said: “We are delighted that East Kent will be receiving government funding to support its businesses. This complements the significant investment planned for Dover through the PDCT, which will act as a catalyst for regeneration and social and economic improvement.”
The establishment of the PDCT is dependent on Government giving the Port the go ahead for its restructuring proposals in order that it is freed from its constraints and can become a driving force in Dover’s regeneration.
Mr Goldfield added: “if we can get the PDCT up and running quickly, it may be possible for the two funds to support each other through match funding initiatives which, in turn, will result in the value of Dover’s share of the RGF being greatly increased. This could be a win-win for Dover.”
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Autumn Castle.
The Castle looking splendid in the morning sun of a couple of days ago..with the addded help of a bit of manipulation. New features up shortly but while we regroup enjoy the picture left and see our hugely busy Forum section.
Many thanks to DHB for the press release above. If you have an interesting press release send it in to Paul Boland on dover7@msn.com and we will do our best to use it for you for max publicity.
Doverforum recently passed the 135,000 posts marker.
Overall we have had 4.7million viewings.. see the blue bar below, and this page alone has had more than 1.8million viewings.