Dover News - January 2016

Detectives are appealing for witnesses following a collision between a car and a pedal cycle in Dover.

Variations to parking charges throughout the Dover District will come into effect from Monday 8 February 2016 in District Council car parks and on-street areas.

Community groups looking for funding for projects that can show benefit to the local area can still apply for grants from the Dover District Neighbourhood Forums - but the closing date for completed applications is Friday 15 January 2016.

Dover Museum has a fun line-up of events and activities set out for all the family as we move on into 2016 - including a free Finger Puppet Family Day from 10.30am to 3pm on Saturday 23 January.

As part of their work to continue to involve local communities in shaping the future of the area, Dover District Council has updated a key document setting out how people can get involved in the planning process - and your views are sought.

Work on a key road scheme in Dover is due to start on 20th February. The work involves junction improvements at the Prince of Wales and Duke of York roundabouts on the A20, along with improved access to Union Street.

Dover District Council has welcomed the success of a series of events between July 2015 and January 2016 where more than 180 dogs were microchipped for free - this is ahead of new laws that mean all dogs must be microchipped from 6 April 2016.

Dover Museum is looking for items to help tell the story of the Dover Pageant for a new exhibition opening in April.

Kent Police has been made aware of a planned demonstration march in Dover tomorrow that is likely to cause disruption in and around the town.