New Dover-Calais service welcomed
Friday, 3 February 2012
The Leader of Dover District Council is welcoming news that DFDS/LD Lines have announced the start of a new Calais-Dover service from 17 February.
Simplifying planning rules for Pfizer site
Tuesday, 7 February 2012
Following news that London and Metropolitan are Pfizer's preferred bidder for its site in Sandwich, Dover District Council is working with them and a range of partners to see how simplified planning rules can support investment and growth for the future.
DDC introduce subscription charge for garden waste collection
Tuesday, 7 February 2012
Dover District Council is making changes to the way it collects garden waste - with the introduction of a subscription charge for the service from 2 April.
Car park charges
Wednesday, 8 February 2012
As part of the annual budget review, Dover District Council has looked at car parking charges across the district - and a range of charges, including price freezes for the year ahead, were approved.
Celebrating the White Cliffs countryside
Wednesday, 15 February 2012
An exciting partnership project is holding a special open day at Dover Discovery Centre on Saturday 18 February, along with a range of activities for all the family, to update people on its plans for the countryside and heritage around Dover and Folkestone.
Lorry driver jailed for £5m cannabis smuggling attempt
Tuesday, 21 February 2012
A Portuguese lorry driver has been sentenced to eight years in prison at Canterbury Crown Court after pleading guilty to cannabis smuggling through Dover.
Olympic Torch Celebrations - opportunities for local catering companies
Wednesday, 22 February 2012
Dover District Council is offering the unique and exciting opportunity for outdoor catering companies to apply for catering concessions at the Dover Seafront Olympic Torch Celebration Event on Wednesday 18 July.