Arthur- Registered: 18 Nov 2020
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Was a Tory but left the party sometime ago and has not been a member for a considerable time.
Karlos- Location: Dover
- Registered: 1 Oct 2012
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Gary39- Registered: 7 Jul 2017
- Posts: 446
That is why I never bothered to oppose this silly idea… I knew it would be steamrolled through no matter how much opposition to it was.
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Keith Sansum1
- Location: london
- Registered: 25 Aug 2010
- Posts: 23,828
It is sad the way the funding operated .
With a bus service falling apart that would have been a better option to sort first .
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Sue Nicholas- Location: river
- Registered: 12 Mar 2008
- Posts: 6,017
On this we agree.No buses from River to Whitfield .Into Dover for a bus to Canterbury.
Unable to get to Crabble nearestbPost Office.
Arthur- Registered: 18 Nov 2020
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Sadly the money allocated to this project was completely under the control of Homes England and linked to the housing developments at Whitfield and Connaught Barracks. No negotiation on this at all. It will be interesting to see if it is used as the per the hype that those in charge are suggesting! Frankly I can’t see people abandoning their cars to do their shopping at Whitfield or town (joke) and commuting has changed dramatically since COVID.
Keith Sansum1- Location: london
- Registered: 25 Aug 2010
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Like I said Arthur the way the fund came about isn't going to improve the poor service provided
Maybe something might change after today ?
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Arthur- Registered: 18 Nov 2020
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Keith- you have more faith than I do! Perhaps I’m being cynical but I really can’t see things improving. I’m more concerned about the things that haven’t been said than what has. Frankly I’m worried.
Keith Sansum1- Location: london
- Registered: 25 Aug 2010
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I don't hav e much faith at all
But must keep lobbying
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Sue Nicholas- Location: river
- Registered: 12 Mar 2008
- Posts: 6,017
I shall ensure I tell our new MP that we are fed up with our bus service.Stupid things that got approval such as the fast track bus.The loss of our village post has office.I will remind him of his visits to me and emails exchanged,
Maybe old but I have a good memory .
Keith Sansum1- Location: london
- Registered: 25 Aug 2010
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Let's hope h e can do something
Still supporting labour?
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Karlos- Location: Dover
- Registered: 1 Oct 2012
- Posts: 2,467
The electric buses do exist! Although not for Dover yet it seems.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cy4y8vdkn2koCaptain Haddock
- Location: Marlinspike Hall
- Registered: 8 Oct 2012
- Posts: 7,862
Traffic Engineering is actually a serious science.
It is a great shame that our infrastructure has been planned by over promoted Highway Engineers at both District and County level.
"Shall we go, you and I, while we can? Through the transitive nightfall of diamonds"
Captain Haddock- Location: Marlinspike Hall
- Registered: 8 Oct 2012
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"Shall we go, you and I, while we can? Through the transitive nightfall of diamonds"
Keith Sansum1- Location: london
- Registered: 25 Aug 2010
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Been delayed without explanation .
Whilst over in Folkestone some are rejoicing in a FREE bus service on one route.
Of course you get very little free, it's coming out taxpayers KCC budget
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Karlos- Location: Dover
- Registered: 1 Oct 2012
- Posts: 2,467
Noticed quite a few 2024 reg buses in the town today, Not electric ones though
Karlos- Location: Dover
- Registered: 1 Oct 2012
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Still no sign of the Summer 2024 opening. Maybe they're waiting for Summer 2024 to arrive.
Karlos- Location: Dover
- Registered: 1 Oct 2012
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With this scheme being such a success, the next phase around Pencester Road is about to begin.
https://guston-pc.gov.uk/kent-county-council-temporary-road-closure-suspension-of-one-way-various-roads-dover-7th-october-2024-dover-district/
Due to works planned to be undertaken by Kent County Council, it will be necessary to close part of Various Roads, Dover from 7th October 2024 with estimated completion by 6th January 2025. Martyn Webster- Registered: 18 Nov 2017
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I don't know if I am reading the implications of the KCC notice correctly but these works will surely have implications for the existing bus stops in Pencester Road and Priory Street as to where passengers will be able to board and alight.That is not to mention the diversion of town centre traffic along Woolcomber Street and Townwall Street especially when there are back ups down there of lorries etc from the Eastern Docks.
Karlos- Location: Dover
- Registered: 1 Oct 2012
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I don't think KCC give a toss about what locals do. We know that Ladywell and Castle Street are the obvious alternatives.
White Elephant Way is due to open for diesel buses on the 17th November. Although you can walk or cycle it from next Tuesday.
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