Dover News - January 2008

Dover District Council's Cabinet has confirmed today that it is going ahead with the extension of a linear, or cost per minute, parking scheme across the area, as part of a wide ranging review of parking regulations for the district.

Dover businesses, local people and crime prevention professionals are being invited to get their views heard at a meeting on crime and punishment.

Work is set to begin on site for the multi pound regeneration of Dover Town Centre by the end of the month, with soil investigations and archaeological studies scheduled - and the demolition of the Russell Street Stagecoach depot likely by the end of May.

As part of their major commitment to respond to customers' needs, Dover District Council is improving all customer payment options.

Police in South Kent are investigating two more crimes where bogus callers have targeted elderly residents in sheltered accommodation - this time in the Dover area.

P&O Ferries today commenced consultations with representatives of its workforce over proposals for new staffing and rostering arrangements in its operations department at Dover Eastern Docks.

Police are appealing for witnesses following a fatal road traffic collision on the Alkham Valley Road near Dover.

Dover District Council is welcoming news that the Kent Freedom Pass for unlimited travel on public bus services for young people will be available in the district this summer.