Ken Tranter wrote:This(DTIZ) has been going on for some considerable time but it will one day be completed and will be of immense value to our District. To call for the Leader of the Council to step down because of the slow progress and compare his position to that of Cameron is totally disproportionate to the situation.
Councillor (Paul)Watkins is probably the best Council Leader for many a year and totally approachable to everyone as demonstrated by his membership of the Forum, so bear with him.
He has been leader for 10+ years? Quite a considerable time to make a difference. Most of his support seems to come from Dovorians which is surprising considering the scale of problems the town now faces. So much has been pinned to DTIZ as the saviour of Dover and yet Deal has stepped in and become the districts prime retail location. I would even argue that Sandwich attracts more footfall than Dover on some occasions.
DTIZ will be immense value to the District? Considering the retailers who have signed up for it can be found at every out of town location in Kent (with less congestion and free parking) I very much doubt it. The failing of De Bradelei Wharf should be a wake up call but sadly Dover seems to be content on following an ever decreasing circle.