Guest 640- Registered: 21 Apr 2007
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Press Release: ******************
Gwyn Prosser, Labour MP for Dover and Deal said:
"I welcome Labour's announcement of £45 million for seaside resorts and I will be working closely with Dover District Council to apply for a grant of up to £4 million.
"This is an opportunity to kickstart investment and regeneration in Dover and Deal and help improve the quality of life for residents and attract new visitors to the area. I am proud of our rich heritage, castles and ancient monuments and look forward to seeing what opportunities there are to futher regenerate Dover and Deal."
Guest 640- Registered: 21 Apr 2007
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Well yes this could be good news indeed. I can see the prospect of MP Gwyn and top DDC honcho Paul Watkins working together on this one to bring a bit of good news to Dover in the shape of hard cash. The aforementioned duo worked together very well to fight the prison proposal, and won, and no doubt they can swing into formidable action on this one too.
Go get 'em chaps!
Guest 640- Registered: 21 Apr 2007
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Thanks for that Dovorian..Ive made the link live by using the URL box amongst the Smileys.
So it looks like its official in that Dover appears to be definitely getting the £4Million...or are they jumping the gun there in that feature. But Great news if it is true!! and coming just out of the blue too, but dont spend it on anything foolish guys... like errmmmm Cable Cars??
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Paully B , this has not come out of the blue , it has been in the system since early January awaiting the Ministerial announcement, as stated in a previous posting the work transport study is being completed paid for by KCC.
Guest 651- Registered: 12 Mar 2008
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£4m sounds like a lot but isn't really - I can see great chunks of it being spent on consultants before anything gets off the ground
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Guest 655- Registered: 13 Mar 2008
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You are quite right Scotchie on the scale of thing small beer. That said, very welcome if we got it.
howard mcsweeney1- Location: Dover
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paul is right here.
when i woke to the news this morning i was ecstatic, then started thinking.
it is a good sum if it goes direct to organisations like the wccp, western heights protection(something like that) .
if consultants get involved it will be gone within a month or so.
the money is intended for heritage projects, gwynn and paul w should put their heads together and ensure that it goes direct to projects rather than any middle men getting a cut.
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£2.5 m for English Heritage , £1.5m for town connections. KCC have already paid for the expertise to deliver the feasibility study which will form part of the bid. It will be other partners not DDC who will fund the project.
I will keep you informed of progress as schemes move on & can be put in public domain.
Watty
howard mcsweeney1- Location: Dover
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ok paul. please explain "town connections".
is it the cable car?
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"Proposals include looking at transport-related schemes, including cable cars to link the Western Heights to the Western Docks and the Eastern Docks to Dover Castle, and a rapid bus system providing further linkage to Dover Priory. "
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howard mcsweeney1- Location: Dover
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proposals??
oh dear, i was expecting something more concrete.
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I've put this on another thread, but no reason why it can't be here too.
MOVING FORWARD FOR THE FUTURE - MULTI MILLION POUND REGENERATION PROPOSALS FOR DOVER
Transformational multi million pound proposals for heritage-related regeneration in Dover, focusing on linking the world class heritage and cultural assets with the port and town, are being developed following major funding news from the Government today.
This follows the major announcement from the Department for Culture, Media and Sport today that Dover is one of three towns to benefit from up to £4 million each for cultural and heritage projects. The grants are to be made as part of Sea Change, a new funding programme, which aims to support economic regeneration in coastal areas through investment in culture and heritage. Funding is subject to formal application and proposals are currently being developed.
Dover District Council, Kent County Council, the South East England Development Agency (SEEDA) and English Heritage, with the Dover Pride Partnership, are developing major proposals. The proposals would ensure Dover's cultural assets play a central part in the regeneration of the town, and provide better access and connectivity for visitors and residents.
Proposals include looking at transport-related schemes, including cable cars to link the Western Heights to the Western Docks and the Eastern Docks to Dover Castle, and a rapid bus system providing further linkage to Dover Priory.
This news follows the important announcement of major plans by the Port of Dover to build on its world leading position with an additional terminal, and exciting partnership proposals for a stunning new waterfront for Dover, including linkage to the town centre via a state-of-the-art landbridge, which continue to be developed. Work has also begun on site for the multi million pound redevelopment of Dover Town Centre.
Cllr Paul Watkins, Leader of DDC said: "These are formative, progressive times for Dover. A wealth of major development proposals coming together can deliver a world class future. These state of the art proposals will provide vital linkage between the town, port and heritage, adding further significance to the arrival of the high speed rail link in 2009. The direction of travel is forward to very exciting times. Bold initiatives and a sense of place will deliver change and prosperity if the players stay at the table and hold their nerve. Dover is a District on the move."
Oona Muirhead, SEEDA Executive Director for Sustainable Prosperity, said: "We welcome the Sea Change funding for cultural regeneration of seaside resorts and will work with Dover District Council and partners on a bid to deliver some fantastic projects for Dover. The Sea Change Programme and funds are important to achieve the town's potential as an attractive tourist and leisure destination, and increase the quality of life for residents. "
Bold ideas and bold decisions and a bold and exciting future for Dover. As PaulW says, let's hope everyone stays round the table.
Roger
howard mcsweeney1- Location: Dover
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it is exciting indeed, the top chap at english heritage is hoping to forge closer transport links with the town.
he used to be the fuhrer at KCC, so he should be committed.
I will permit myself a small "hurrah" and watch this space carefully...........
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I don't think that EH would want to spend money outside the site as they are desperate to keep it insinside as there is a heck of amount of work needed in there in repairs and also to try to keep the place fresh - it is long overdue newer interpretation.....
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This is a joint bid with EH.
THEY AT THE HIGHEST LEVEL INVITED US TO DEAL WITH THE TRANSPORT/CONNECTIONS ISSUE.
They will double their £2.5m grant to spend within their site & their plans are well advanced. This money has to be spent in year.
The Officer's Mess current plans are for an archaelogical archive/store.
Watty
Guest 651- Registered: 12 Mar 2008
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Unfortunately EH are a bit like the wind - never know what way they are going. Just look at the Stonehenge Tunnel over the last few years !
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