Dover News - September 2006

The third Young Musician of the Year competition is to be held on 24 March 2007, but there are changes in the rules.

Dover District Council is holding a series of special days to answer questions and to give gardeners an opportunity to buy 50 litre bags of soil improver at a specially reduced price.

A major refurbishment to create an exciting leading edge skatepark in Pencester Gardens is ready to take off as important work begins this week on the upgrading of skateboard facilities.

Following the release of new Government advice, Dover District Council is taking the opportunity to make sure that major plans for the future of the district are being prepared in line with latest directions.

A series of free parenting classes for parents of teens and pre-teens is being launched by Dover District Council and the Kent County Council Adult Education Service.

The Leader of Dover District Council has taken a stand against 'unwelcome' and 'inappropriate' proposals following media reports that the Home Office is considering using the Connaught Barracks site as an open prison.

Dover Harbour Board is working up plans to re-develop the port's Western Docks with four ferry berths because the Eastern Docks Ferry Terminal is reaching full capacity.

Following a meeting with Prison Service officials today, it has been confirmed to Dover District Council that the Prison Service is considering using Connaught Barracks for a Category D open prison housing 400 plus prisoners.

A major commitment to provide quality bus services throughout the district was given another boost this week as key partners welcomed the launch of the new fleet of Solo Easy Access buses, providing fast, modern services straight into the heart of Dover.

Dover District Council is welcoming major news that, following a visit by the South East England Development Agency (SEEDA), the Agency has agreed to provide funding to enhance the proposed development of the St James's site in Dover.