Over many decades it has been the people of Dover who elect/nominate their representatives. It is all very well criticising those in charge but the population and/ or so called democracy sets the scene.
look at how many people either attend meetings or vote. Look carefully at why they vote.....
You get the town you deserve - like the quote in the paper.
Now at least the Town is seeing a mega investment - work is happening already much is not seen but Dover is moving like never before - and in a credit squeeze that could be the best time so that investment will help with jobs. Great credit is due to those involved in getting those things in place - esp Paul W and his team.
I dont agree with much of the plans ( esp Asda as so much better could be done with the site ) but at least something is happening and the bomb site that still is Dover is changing - what I would like to see is the majority getting the enthusiasm for the vision.
One thing that is apparent is that there is more going on for entertainment than ever before - every weekend there is something to draw the people into the town.
I dont at all disagree with the comments about how sad the situation is but if you keep harping on it it will stay a self fulfilling prophesy.
I know as I have investors who look at the public statements from afar and make their decisions on whether the investments are good value here. Weekly I have to sell Dover to my clients and they are still coming here. Whatever you read about the property decline isnt reflected in my workload which is higher than ever esp in Dover.
Just wanted to inject some optimism...
