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Did you know that over half of the dogs seized by our Environmental Crime team either had incorrect microchip details or were not microchipped at all?
Keeping your pet's microchip details up to date helps ensure they can be reunited if they go missing.
dover.gov.uk/checkyourchip
📢 Dog owners, are your pet's details up to date?
By law, all dogs must be microchipped, and owners are responsible for ensuring their contact information is kept current.
Our latest video explains why microchipping is so important and how it helps keep dogs safe.
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The new boardwalk on Walmer Beach is now open.
The timber platform extends around 45m across the shingle from the promenade near Walmer paddling pool, ending in a T-shaped viewing area.
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🎃 Tickets are selling fast for our spook-tacular trail adventure at #KearsneyParks
📅 Wednesday 28 October
📍 Kearsney Abbey
🕰️ 10am to 3pm
Don't miss out - please see our website to book kearsneyparks.co.uk/whats-on…
(£5.50 per participant).
#Halloween #WhatsOn #HalfTermWeek
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This week is Flood Action Week, where we encourage you to sign up to receive flood warnings for yourself or for a family member.
✍️ Sign up here - gov.uk/get-flood-warnings
DDC's popular Rise and Thrive event for the Armed Forces Community returns for the second year with polar explorer Preet Chandi MBE.
The free one‑day event is being held at the Maison Dieu (#Dover Town Hall) on 30 October.
Read more here: dover.gov.uk/News/Press-Rele…
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🍓🍏 Veolia Orchard applications are still open!
At Beaumont School in St Albans, students teamed up with Matty Edgell and took inspiration from their Veolia Orchard to bake delicious apple crumble bars and pear & honey cakes!
From growing fresh produce to creating delicious recipes, a Veolia Orchard can bring your community together in exciting ways.
Could your school or community group be next?
🌳 Apply for a free orchard today: veolia.co.uk/veolia-orchard
A Prospective Councillor Event is being held at DDC offices in Whitfield on Weds 4 Nov, 6.30pm-9.30pm (entry from 5.45pm), for anyone interested in finding out more about becoming a Dover District Councillor.
dover.gov.uk/News/Press-Rele…
ALT Discover how you can help shape the future of Dover District - at a Prospective Councillor Event. For more information, or to book a place, please email the Democratic Services team at [email protected], call 01304 872764, or see the DDC website
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We support the people and businesses of #Dover and recognise the impact protest activity has on them.
Click the link to find out more: kent.police.uk/news/kent/lat…
The #Dover Pride in Place Board invites residents to come along to its Autumn Fayre for a fun event where you can share ideas and aspirations for your local community.
📅 Saturday 3 October
📍 St Radigunds Community Centre
🕰️ 10am to 4pm
dover.gov.uk/prideinplace
#PrideInPlace
Works are set to begin on Monday on a new boardwalk on Walmer beach. The timber platform will extend onto the beach from the promenade. We apologise in advance for any inconvenience caused and remind people to be careful around the works site.
🎵 For the grand finale to this year’s Dover Market Square Live sessions, we're delighted to welcome the Snowdown Colliery Welfare Male Voice Choir for a special outdoor performance.
📍 Dover Market Square
🗓️ Saturday 3rd October 2026
⏰ 10am – 12 noon
☀️ weather dependent
Local community groups looking for funding are being invited to apply to the latest round of DDC’s Community Grants Scheme – which is now open. Groups can apply for grants between £100-£2,500. The closing date is 12 noon Monday 26 Oct.
dover.gov.uk/News/Press-Rele…
Celebrate our wonderful landscape, history and wildlife this October with the White Cliffs Walking Festival - which takes place from Sat 3 to Sat 10 Oct
dover.gov.uk/News/Press-Rele…
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Look out for your free #NHSHealthCheck invitation! 📲
If you're aged 40 to 74 (without a pre-existing condition), you will receive a text from your GP surgery or local authority inviting you for a free check every 5 years.
In just 30 minutes, this quick check-up can help prevent heart disease, diabetes, kidney disease, stroke, and dementia.
Enjoy live music this Saturday (26 September) from 11am to 1pm in #Dover Market Square
Kelly Richardson will be performing songs from the 1960’s to the present
These free-to-attend sessions showcase our talented local musicians
Sessions are weather dependent. #LiveMusic
The Pride in Place Board invites #Dover residents to:
• Coffee & Cakes, Tues 22 Sept, St Radigunds 10am - 12pm
• Breakfast, Sat 26 Sept, Buckland 9.30-10.30am
• Autumn Fayre, Sat 3 Oct, St Radigunds 10am - 4pm
• Curry Night, Thu 8 Oct, Buckland 5-8pm
dover.gov.uk/prideinplace
This week's job opportunities at DDC:
Allocations Officer (Housing) – closes 20/09/26
Litigation Lawyer – closes 27/09/26
Maintenance Inspector – closes 28/09/26
Shift Supervisor (Kearsney Café) – closes 01/10/26
Operations Officer – closes 11/10/26
See: dover.gov.uk/jobs
Excellent progress continues to be made on the construction of the new multi-million pound Deal Leisure Centre, as our time-lapse footage reveals.
new-deal-leisure-centre.co.u…
The Dover Jobs, Skills and Training Fair is coming to the Maison Dieu (Dover Town Hall) on Wednesday, 23 September from 10am to 2.30pm.
For more information, see: dover.gov.uk/News/Press-Rele…
#Jobs #Skills #Training #Volunteering #EastKent
