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Kent County Council in partnership with Dover District Council and the town and parish councils has set up five Dover District Neighbourhood Forums that are working together to give you a greater influence over your local services and the quality of life in your community.  Local councillors and officers from the county, district and parish/town councils are involved in the meetings to hear your concerns.  Come along to our neighbourhood forums and tell us about the issues affecting life where you live.  These are public meetings and everyone is welcome to attend.

There are five neighbourhood forums in Dover:

·                     Dover North

·                     Dover Town

·                     Dover West

·                     Deal

·                     Sandwich

Funding in the Dover District 2014/15

‘You Decide’ Grant Scheme

The ‘You Decide’ Grant Scheme for 2014/15 is now open!!

‘You Decide enables community groups to apply for funding from the Dover District Neighbourhood Forums – a grant scheme jointly funded by Dover District Council and Kent County Council. 

This year DDC has allocated funding to each of the Dover District areas, (Dover West, Sandwich, Dover North, Dover Town, Deal and Walmer). Additional funding has been allocated from the KCC Member Community Grants (MCG) for the Dover North area. For all other areas, grants will be available via the KCC Combined Member Grant Scheme.

You Decide involves communities recommending which local projects are worthy of funding. Please note as this is public money, all grants must be approved by the KCC and DDC Cabinets.

Apply now for ‘You Decide’ 2014/15

Deadline for completed applications is Friday 10 October 2014

There are two versions of the application form and guidance notes available. Please ensure you complete the correct form, otherwise your project may not be considered and you will need to resubmit your application. The form you complete depends on where your project is taking place. Please see table below to identify which area you need to apply to.

*Additional funding allocated by KCC member for Dover North

Dover North

Applications for small community grants between £500 and £2,500 – capital and revenue costs accepted.

Guidance Notes – please read these notes carefully before making an application

Application Form

Other Areas (Deal & Walmer, Dover Town, Dover West, Sandwich)

Applications for small community grants between £500 and £1000 - capital costs only.

Guidance Notes – please read these notes carefully before making an application

Application Form

If you wish to apply for revenue funding in one of these Neighbourhood Forums you may do so through the KCC Combined Member Grant please contact Shuna Body on 01622 694943 or email shuna.body@kent.gov.uk

If you are unsure which area to apply to – enter the postcode of where your project is going to be based into Find a Councillor and the name of the KCC Member and area will display at the bottom of the page.

If you have any queries about ‘You Decide’ please contact:

Shuna Body - KCC Community Engagement Officer

shuna.body@kent.gov.uk or 01622 694943

Kirsty Ash - DDC Community Engagement Officer

kirsty.ash@dover.gov.uk or 01304 872421

To download the form, please go to www.dover.gov.uk/neighbourhoodforums

Please note the closing date for all applications is

Friday 10 October 2014

Contact Details

Community Engagement Officers – Shuna Body

Email: shuna.body@kent.gov.uk  phone: 01622 694943

Shuna can be also be contacted via post at Room G.37, Sessions House, County Hall, Maidstone, Kent, ME14 1XQ.

To find out more, please contact your Community Engagement Officer.

See also

Dover District Council