I know we have discussed this before, quite comprehensively, but I want (as Dover Business Support Manager) to push for action in 2010 to get the worst of our run-down and dilapidated commercial buidlings in Dover Town, smartened up.
Shortly before Christmas I walked the Town - High Street, Biggin Street, Cannon Street, Market Square, Bench Street and all roads off, making notes of what I thought were the worst ones.
I know people can argue that I could have gone as far as Hollis Motors along London Road, but a line has to be drawn somewhere, so I drew that line at Bridge Street; I know there are some bad ones along London Road and I will compare them against those in the Town Centre.
I want to concentrate on the Town - if this is as successful as it can be, we can spread it outwards afterwards.
If I can ask all of you to make a note of the scruffy, run-down buildings while you're out and about in Dover and email me, let me know the worst ones - it doesn't have to include a photo but if you wish to, please do; when I have a short list of the worst offenders, I will start the process.
You can email me at
lindenrog@aol.com or
rogerw@doverchamber.co.uk
Thanks for your help.
Roger