Christmas is coming and there’s a whole host of fun-packed events in communities across Dover district.  

There is free parking in the district 18th-28th December, (see conditions). We’ve also been busy arranging recycling and waste collections for you as we approach the holiday season.  

• Bin Collections & Opening times
  
  
• A video Seasonal Greeting

Save yourself time and do it online. We’ve launched our exciting new Keep Me Posted service to continue to improve the way we communicate with you. 

It’s easy to use and gives you control of the information you get from us, including copies of your evolving newsletter.  

Register for email updates today.

• Keep Me Posted

There’s a seasonal boost for community groups across the district this Christmas, with news that they can apply for grants of £500-£1,000 from the Dover District Neighbourhood Forums.  

The community grant scheme was launched on 1 December – and the closing date is 15 January 2016.

• Find out about community grants

Eight new homes have been completed on behalf of DDC within the multi million pound St James development.  

The new homes in Castle Street are part of our commitment to develop affordable housing.  This comes as major work on the St James development continues to make excellent progress.

• Burlington House video
  
  
• Latest on St James development

A new appointment system was introduced at our Whitfield offices on 1 December, meaning you can avoid the queue, and book a slot at a time to suit you.  

We’ve moved to pre-booked appointments only from 1.30-5pm for a trial period.  

Appointments are not needed for homelessness enquiries.     

• More on afternoon appointments

An exciting heritage project for Kearsney Abbey and Russell Gardens continues to progress.  

Following a range of consultation events, designs are being finalised and prepared for sending to the Heritage Lottery Fund in February. 

Latest information, with a range of colourful pictures of the parks and our consultation video is now on our improved Kearsney Parks website.

• More on Kearsney Parks

Do you want to learn more about your local heritage, or are you planning to learn a new skill for the new year.  

Up on the Downs has a great new programme of free training in the Dover & Folkestone area.  

Courses cover subjects like wildlife, art, traditional skills like basketry, and more. 

• More on training courses