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  Roger
  
  You are right that many buildings in Dover need some work on them to bring them back into good repair; this is within the DCC's power to deal with, as they can issue formal notices to maintain.
  
  They could start with the properties owned by Municipal Charities on London Road that are in a shocking state, all for the want of some simple maintenance over the years; there are no valid excuses for this. There are other premises that they should also serve enforcement notices on including many on the High Street and down through to Pencester & Market Square.
  
  As for the empty shops I know for a fact that LRCF have made suggestions regarding using them as art displays for local artists and/or schools - something that is perfectly viable for those shops owned by the council or associated bodies. I know this was put to Municipal Charities for instance and the LRCF is still waiting for a response...
  
  Regarding flowers, didn't DTC have a budget for this once? what happened to it? this is something that a town centre management company should be organising - oh of course ours went bust...
  
  Finally, you are right the people of Dover need to use what shops and facilities we have if we are ever to encourage new retailers etc. to come into the town

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