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This week's job opportunities at DDC:
Food and Beverage Assistant- closing 27/10
Port Health Support Officer- closing 08/11
Port Health Team Leader- closing 08/11
Land Management Advisor- closing 15/11
For more information go to dover.gov.uk/jobs
Could you save on your energy bills?
Personal offers are now being rolled out to #Dover residents who have recently registered for the latest collective energy switching scheme.
It’s not too late to register dover.gov.uk/energydeal
Dover District Council retweeted
3 easy steps to peace of mind:
1️⃣ Receive your invite
2️⃣ Book with your GP surgery
3️⃣ Completed in 30 minutes
To find out more, visit 👉 kent.gov.uk/nhshealthchecks
Dover District Council retweeted
The first storm of the season is on its way ⚠️
#StormAusten will bring damaging winds with disruption expected, stay #WeatherAware
Latest info 👉 bit.ly/WxWarning
ALT A map of the UK showing weather warnings valid for Storm Austen on Friday 23 October
🐶 Is your dog's microchip information up to date?
🐾 A microchip is only effective if the contact details linked to it are correct.
Join us at one of our free microchip check events to
✅ check your dog's microchip
✅ confirm details are up to date
✅ dover.gov.uk/checkyourchip
ALT Check your pet's microchip at the following events: Kearsney Park on Tuesday 27 October between 9.30am and 2.30pm, Deal Pier on Friday 30 October between 11.30am and 2.30pm and The Guildhall, Sandwich on Thursday 5 November between 8.30am and 12.30pm. See www.dover.gov.uk/checkyourchip
📱 Got a new phone number? Don't forget your dog's microchip details!
A microchip can help reunite you with your pet if they ever go missing, but it's only effective if your contact information is up to date.
🐾 Find out more: dover.gov.uk/checkyourchip
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.
Dover District Council retweeted
🎃 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
Dover District Council retweeted
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…
Dover District Council retweeted
🍓🍏 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
Dover District Council retweeted
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…
