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Following a further multi agency meeting, and concerns which have been identified, a decision has reluctantly been taken not to screen the Wednesday afternoon (23 June) England World Cup match on the Big Screen in Dover Market Square due to the disruption that essential safety measures could cause to local businesses and residents.
Any England match on either 26 or 27 June, and other World Cup matches, continue to be screened, and essential safety measures, including some road closures and event marshalling, will continue to be put in place where appropriate.
In order to ensure that the matches are a fun event for all families, the area around the Big Screen remains a restricted area for drinking alcohol outside of licensed premises. Agencies stress that anyone wishing to watch the matches on the Big Screen should not bring alcohol with them, and there are discretionary powers to confiscate alcohol if necessary.
The screening of World Cup matches follows a range of partner agencies working together, including Dover District Council, Kent Police, Kent Fire and Rescue Service and Kent County Council
