You’ll find it hard to recognise the new Dover Market Square
Artist impression of the Square – Image: DDC Work to revamp Dover’s Market Square is set to start in November following final approval by Dover District Council’s Cabinet yesterday (4…
Dover council welcome MP’s Task Force to tackle sewage issues in Deal
Deal MP, Natalie Elphicke, has secured a Flood Action Taskforce for Deal. The taskforce will address longstanding sewage issues in the town – particularly those in Albert Road. The taskforce…
Community projects in Sandwich share £52,500 from golf’s The Open Legacy Fund
Sir Roger Manwood’s School is among six recipients of funding from The Open Legacy Fund provided by The R&A Six community projects in Sandwich have been successful in securing funding…
Working together for a cleaner environment at Great British Beach Clean in Dover
DDC’s environmental community stand on Dover promenade Every September, thousands of people take to the beach all over the UK to take part in the Great British Beach Clean, a…
Hythe shop stung for more than £2,000 after illegal work on listed building
Photos: Folkestone and Hythe District Council Illegal work to a listed building in Hythe has cost a tenant more than £2,000. Folkestone Magistrates’ Court heard on 20 September that the…
Plans approved for 300 homes in Dover at former barracks
New homes for Dover Dover District Council (DDC) has approved plans for up to 300 new homes on the main site of the former Connaught Barracks in Dover. The application…
Council refuses bid to halt Princes Parade land clearance until seafront housing plan is certain to go ahead
Hythe Royal Military Canal near Princes Parade Shepway Green Party has expressed sadness and anger after Conservatives on Folkestone & Hythe District Council denied a move to halt work that…
Rubbish dumped at notorious Folkestone hotspots costs residents hundreds of pounds
Two Folkestone residents who dumped rubbish at notorious hotspots in the town have been fined. A man from Queen Street, left household waste, laminate floor packaging and decorating materials in…
Victorian building in Folkestone set to become trailblazing health centre
Plans for a new health centre with state-of-the-art facilities in the heart of Folkestone have moved a step closer. Cabinet members have unanimously agreed to the proposed terms of a…
Dover Dog Squad launched to curb littering and dog fouling
Leader of DDC, Cllr Trevor Bartlett, with Cllr Martin Bates and MD John Dunne with Enforcement Officers from WISE Dover District Council is boosting resources as part of its commitment…