Port of Dover Community Fund: giving local young people hope for the future 0 comments / Category : Press Release Bechange provides local people with support in skills development and employment, finance and housing as well as with families and relationships. The Port of Dover Community Fund is supporting 20 disadvantaged young job seekers from deprived parts of Dover to make a positive change and develop their confidence and skills to move into employment. The independent panel that recently awarded 10 local projects with the first grants from the Port of Dover Community Fund has been on a special visit to see the work of Bechange first hand and to present a cheque. The Right Reverend Trevor Willmott, Bishop of Dover and Chair of the independent panel, said: The panel of the Port of Dover Community Fund is delighted to support Bechange in its important work with Dover’s young jobseekers. The intensive, targeted work they undertake with our young people is highly effective and something the panel is more than happy to fund. We wish both Bechange and the young people coming to this project every success. Angela Doggett, Acting Chief Executive, Bechange, said: We are delighted that the Port of Dover Community Fund has chosen to support the work we do with Dover’s young people – helping them to develop and overcome barriers, and into training and work. It’s very rewarding work, allowing young people to feel positive and hopeful for the future, and this grant will make a big difference. Many thanks to the Fund for supporting Bechange! Tim Waggott, Chief Executive, Port of Dover, said: “This is a fabulous local charity and I am delighted that their work has been recognised in this way. It stands for everything the Port of Dover Community Fund was set up to do.” ENDS Notes The Port of Dover Community Fund is managed by Kent Community Foundation. For more information on Kent Community Foundation, please visit – http://www.kentcf.org.uk/ For more information on the Port of Dover Community Fund, please visit – http://www.kentcf.org.uk/apply/funding-round/#PortofDover. Further enquiries about the funding awards should be made to Samantha Flood, Fund Development Manager, Kent Community Foundation – samantha@kentcf.org.uk / 01303 814 500.
Port of Dover Community Fund – thrilled to support music related activities in community 0 comments / Category : Press Release The Deal Festival of Music and the Arts is one of the landmarks of the English music festival scene bringing art lovers from far and wide to enjoy concerts and other events from world-class artists. The Port of Dover Community Fund, which has recently awarded 10 local projects with a combined contribution of over £71,000, will support the Festival’s community outreach programme in Dover District; aiming to work with 500 local participants, particularly those faced with challenging circumstances, who have little or no access to the arts. Dr. Paul Edlin, Artistic Director of Deal Festival of Music and the Arts, says: “We are thrilled with the generous support from the Port of Dover Community Fund which will assist greatly in our educational work in Dover. Whilst the Deal Festival itself lasts for two weeks we work with schools and local communities throughout the year to support music related activities which can have such a positive effect on people’s education, self-esteem and social skills.” Recently Roger Knight, Community Fund panel member, and Andy Garrett, Kent Community Foundation, visited Deal Festival of Music and the Arts to present them their cheque and attend a concert which was the culmination of a week long Summer School for local residents. It included musicians from the age of 7 to 82, some with a wealth of experience and others who were just starting out. Roger Knight, panel member and local businessman says: “The panel of the Port of Dover Community Fund was delighted to support Deal Festival of Music and the Arts in its Dover outreach education programme. The concert was a fantastic showcase of the type of work that they do and to see local musicians, young and old, experienced and novice coming together to demonstrate their talents was an evening to remember.” Tim Waggott, Chief Executive, Port of Dover, says: “I am thrilled that Deal Festival of Music and the Arts will benefit from the Community Fund. Their educational activities in the community will truly bring the arts to those who would not normally have the opportunity to engage with this unique experience.” Notes to Editors In the spirit of independence and community, the Port of Dover has entrusted the management of the Community Fund to the Kent Community Foundation (KCF). With more than a decade of experience of managing similar schemes, KCF will oversee the promotion, evaluation and administration of grant applications for projects that foster skills, jobs and the community in the months and years ahead. Further enquiries about the funding awards should be made to Samantha Flood, Fund Development Manager, Kent Community Foundation – samantha@kentcf.org.uk / 01303 814 500. For more information on the Port of Dover Community Fund, please visit – http://www.kentcf.org.uk/apply/funding-round/#PortofDover For more information on Kent Community Foundation, please visit – http://www.kentcf.org.uk/ Previous announcements about Community Fund beneficiaries include: Cinque Ports Community Kitchen CIC, Dover Music Festival and Dover Partnership Against Crime (CPAC). Photo 1 includes (from left to right): Andy Garrett, Kent Community Foundation; Roger Knight, Panel member of the Port of Dover Community Fund; Dr. Paul Edlin, Artistic Director of Deal Festival of Music and Arts. Photo 2 includes the Deal Festival of Music and Arts Summer School concert.
Port of Dover Community Fund – another community group benefits from the Port’s commitment to Dover 0 comments / Category : Press Release Chosen by an independent panel, the Community Fund has recently awarded 10 projects locally with a combined contribution of over £71,000. Last week the Kent Community Fund (KCF) manager, Bruce Topham, and Community Fund panel member, Ronnie Philpott, were on hand to deliver a cheque to the latest group to benefit from the Port’s commitment to Dover. Dover Partnership Against Crime (DPAC), established in 1995, involves traders, business people, police and the local authority in tackling crime in Dover, Deal and Sandwich through a dedicated radio system that links them all. The Port of Dover Community Fund grant will enable the partnership to purchase digital radios in order to continue its work as the current analogue system is fast becoming obsolete. Karen Griffiths, Dover Partnership Against Crime (DPAC), Coordinator says: “This will be another step closer to going digital thanks to this grant. Something we didn’t think we could even consider before. By having a digital radio system instead of analogue, the whole radio security will be much tighter. Only those who are part of the DPAC system will be able to listen in to the channel. The radio transmissions will be much clearer so members will not have to repeat themselves because of a crackly radio. By going digital DPAC will be able to extend into Whitfield allowing them to share information too. It goes without saying that be allowing us to prevent and deter using a good radio system, enables the community in general to benefit. We at DPAC would like to say a huge thank you to the Port of Dover Community Fund.” Tim Waggott, Chief Executive, Port of Dover, says: “I am delighted that the Community Fund will be able help DAPC and support them in the important work they are doing in their communities. The Fund has been established to support projects and activities in Dover and I look forward to seeing the charity develop further in the future.” The 10 projects chosen as part of this year’s Community Fund cover a wide range of important community themes, including youth support, crime prevention, health, maritime skills, the arts and sport. Carol Lynch, Chief Executive of Kent Community Foundation, says: “DPAC continues to enhance Dover as a great place to live, work and visit. The panel members were delighted to make this award, which will support DPAC in the important role it plays in the town.” ENDS Notes to Editors In the spirit of independence and community, the Port of Dover has entrusted the management of the Community Fund to the Kent Community Foundation (KCF). With more than a decade of experience of managing similar schemes, KCF will oversee the promotion, evaluation and administration of grant applications for projects that foster skills, jobs and the community in the months and years ahead. Further enquiries about the funding awards should be made to Samantha Flood, Fund Development Manager, Kent Community Foundation – samantha@kentcf.org.uk / 01303 814 500. For more information on the Port of Dover Community Fund, please visit – http://www.kentcf.org.uk/apply/funding-round/#PortofDover For more information on Kent Community Foundation, please visit – http://www.kentcf.org.uk/ The people in the photo are, from left to right: Veronica Philpot – Port of Dover Community Fund Panel Member; PCSO Lyndsey Read; Karen Griffiths – DPAC Co-Ordinator; Bruce Topham – Kent Community Foundation Manager; and Graham Tutthill – DPAC Chairman Issued by Corporate Affairs on 01304 240400 (ext. 4410 from 8.30 – 17.00)
Port of Dover and its ferry partners deliver one million passengers in five weeks 0 comments / Category : Press Release Tim Godden, General Manager of Strategy and Risk Management, Port of Dover, said: “The team at the Port of Dover has been working incredibly hard to deliver our customers to mainland Europe by making sure families make that all important summer break. Amidst an extremely challenging backdrop, the Port has stayed open for business throughout and played its part to keep the traffic, Dover and the UK economy moving.” The Port and its ferry customers have been delivering the most reliable shortest-sea crossing as Eurotunnel suffered frequent disruption to its services during the period. As a result, the Port was able to maximise available capacity for the additional traffic, whilst maintaining a first class service. The Port of Dover, together with sister ports in France, handles £100 billion of UK/European trade each year and represents a principal trade route between the UK and mainland Europe. ENDS Notes to Editor The Port handles 13 million passengers, 2.5 million freight vehicles and £100 billion of UK/European trade. The Port supports 22,000 jobs, many of which are in the local community. It has a shared vision to protect and enhance short and long term port capacity for the nation whilst delivering the catalyst for the regeneration of Dover. Issued by Corporate Affairs on 01304 240400 (ext. 4410 from 8.30 – 17.00)
Port of Dover comments on Government action to alleviate effects of traffic congestion caused by ongoing issues in Calais and at Eurotunnel 0 comments / Category : Press Release Tim Waggott, Chief Executive of the Port of Dover, said: “While it is welcome news that the Government is taking further action to alleviate the significant knock on effects in south east Kent caused by the ongoing problems in Calais and at Eurotunnel, attention should not slip away from finding a solution that provides lasting resilience at this nationally important strategic freight corridor. We have some concerns over the practicalities of the solution proposed but remain committed to working with all our partners to maintain traffic fluidity.” The Port of Dover, together with sister ports in France, handles £100 billion of UK/European trade each year and represents a principal trade route between the UK and mainland Europe. The recent disruption to this vital international trade corridor cost the national economy up to £250 million per day in lost trade. The Port of Dover remains open for business with our ferry partners operating full services to Calais and Dunkirk. The Port continues to work closely with all of its multi-agency partners in responding to the ongoing situation so we can deliver the biggest, best and most efficient service on the shortest sea crossing between UK mainland Europe. ENDS Notes to Editor The Port handles 13 million passengers, 2.5 million freight vehicles and £100 billion of UK/European trade. The Port supports 22,000 jobs, many of which are in the local community. It has a shared vision to protect and enhance short and long term port capacity for the nation whilst delivering the catalyst for the regeneration of Dover. Please find P&O Ferries press statement, DFDS Seaways press statement and Dover District Council (DDC) press statement on use of Manston Aiport during Operation Stack. Issued by Corporate Affairs on 01304 240400 (ext. 4410 from 8.30 – 17.00)
Young prize winner takes VIP port tour and a seal 0 comments / Category : Press Release Having won a VIP tour of the Port, Lyvia visited Port Control right at the end of the Eastern Arm to see how the Port safely handles over 140 vessel movements a day. She then went out on the water on-board the Harbour Patrol Launch ‘Dovorian’, one of the Port’s dedicated vessels, as she found out about the different types of vessels that work in the Port and even learnt about a real family of seals that live in the harbour. Antony Greenwood, Media & PR Officer, at the Port of Dover, said: “I was delighted to welcome Lyvia and her mum and show them what the Port does. It is so important that local people have an association with the Port and an understanding of its role. The main thing, though, was that everyone had a great day out.” A special part of the visit was to present Lyvia with Sammy the Seal, a cuddly toy won as part of the competition, which was about exploring the different wildlife that lives within the harbour Lyvia said: “The boat ride was brilliant and Sammy will remind me of a great time at the Port. Everyone was really nice.” Mr Greenwood added: “My congratulations to Lyvia and I am sure Sammy will give his seal of approval when he arrives in his new home.” ENDS Notes to Editor The Port handles 13 million passengers, 2.5 million freight vehicles and £100 billion of UK/European trade. The Port supports 22,000 jobs, many of which are in the local community. It has a shared vision to protect and enhance short and long term port capacity for the nation whilst delivering the catalyst for the regeneration of Dover. Dover’s 2014 Stakeholder Benefit in Numbers: £51.1m – Total community benefit £10.3m – Heritage assets and environmental commitments expenditure £385,000 – Port of Dover Community Fund 1371 staff training days 1600 hours – Community and environmental projects and events 4535 hours – Neighbourhood policing by the Port of Dover Police 50 hours – Road Safety events Photo 1: Lyvia with Sammy the Seal at Harbour House and Photo 2: Lyvia visiting the Eastern Arm (right to left: Antony Greenwood – Port of Dover, Marisa Edes; and Lyvia Edes) Issued by Corporate Affairs on 01304 240400 (ext. 4410 from 8.30 – 17.00)
National Transport Awards shortlist Port of Dover for Port of the Year accolade 0 comments / Category : Press Release The Port of Dover was able to demonstrate how 2014 was a year of positive community, business and regeneration momentum. Handling £100bn of trade annually and with strong projected growth in the next 15 years, 2014 was a crucial platform for the business in its continued support of UK plc with the community at its heart. The Port’s award submission highlighted the implementation of corporate governance changes and new structures to increase accountability, the establishment of the Port of Dover Community Fund and a new skills training partnership with East Kent College, increased European engagement to create a fully integrated freight corridor, and significant capacity, environmental, heritage and cultural initiatives. Dover is up against the container terminal at the Port of Southampton, the new offshore wind development at the Port of Hull, the Port of Liverpool and Manchester Ship Canal, and last year’s winners the Port of Tyne. Tim Waggott, Chief Executive, Port of Dover, said: “I am delighted that my staff’s unstinting efforts to implement our integrated corporate social responsibility and business strategies have received national recognition. “2014 was a year of transformation and partnership providing a strong base for future business growth as we look to progress the redevelopment of the Western Docks to ensure that the local community captures the significant employment and regeneration benefits of the scheme. “I wish the other ports the best of luck and look forward to the awards ceremony.” On hearing Dover had been shortlisted for ‘Port of the Year’, the Right Reverend Trevor Willmott said: “Over this past year the Port of Dover through the creation of a Community Trust has demonstrated its long term commitment to the well-being of the wider Dover Community. The transformation being brought about by the Port’s commitment makes it (the Port) well worthy of the award for being Port of the Year” The 2015 National Transport Awards are organised by Transport Times and supported by the Department for Transport and Passenger Focus. The award ceremony will take place at Westminster Park Plaza Hotel, London, on 8 October, with Secretary of State for Transport, Rt Hon Patrick McLoughlin MP, as keynote speaker. On hearing the news of the Port’s short-listing, Dan Bridgett of P&O Ferries, said: “Port of Dover is a key part of Britain’s transport infrastructure on which millions of tourists and hundreds of thousands of businesses rely. We are very pleased to be working closely with the Port of Dover team to deliver 58 sailings every day to and from Calais.” ENDS Notes to Editor The Port handles 13 million passengers, 2.5 million freight vehicles and £100 billion of UK/European trade. The Port supports 22,000 jobs, many of which are in the local community. It has a shared vision to protect and enhance short and long term port capacity for the nation whilst delivering the catalyst for the regeneration of Dover. Its flagship Dover Western Docks Revival project represents a major opportunity acting as a catalyst for the wider regeneration of Dover with the potential to create over 600 new jobs, safeguard 140 jobs, develop a new cargo terminal and port centric distribution facility, protect long term port capacity and transform the Waterfront. Dover’s 2014 Stakeholder Benefit in Numbers: £51.1m – Total community benefit £10.3m – Heritage assets and environmental commitments expenditure £385,000 – Port of Dover Community Fund 1371 staff training days 1600 hours – Community and environmental projects and events 4535 hours – Neighbourhood policing by the Port of Dover Police 50 hours – Road Safety events Issued by Corporate Affairs on 01304 240400 (ext. 4410 from 8.30 – 17.00)
Dover Harbour Board Chairman re-appointed 0 comments / Category : Press Release Together with Chief Executive Tim Waggott, Mr Jenkins continues to lead a period of massive transformation at the Port of Dover, involving organisational change, major port development and a reinvigoration of positive relationships with the Port’s customers and community that has led to a shared vision for the Port and for Dover. George Jenkins, Chairman, Dover Harbour Board, said: “It continues to be an absolute privilege to lead, with my Chief Executive and fellow Board members, an organisation that is working at the heart of the community and as the heartbeat of the UK’s economic prosperity. This is a wonderful time to be involved at Dover. Having committed to DHB’s biggest ever single investment in our flagship Dover Western Docks Revival project, we are on the cusp of achieving something incredibly special for us all.” Tim Waggott, Chief Executive, Port of Dover, said: “This is fantastic news for the Port and everything it has and continues to achieve. It is a clear indication that what we are delivering is good for Dover and supports the prosperity of our great trading nation. Over the coming months, I look forward to working with George on building on the momentum to turn that shared vision into a shared reality.” ENDS Issued by Corporate Affairs on 01304 240400 (ext. 4410 from 8.30 – 17.00) Notes to Editors George Jenkins Biography George Jenkins OBE is Chairman of the Cystic Fibrosis Trust. Previously he has chaired a number of NHS organisations, held a number of executive and non-executive positions in the ports industry and was Chairman of the Medway Dock Labour Board and Executive Chairman and Managing Director of The Transit Group. Appointed by Secretary of State for Transport. Date of appointment 1 October 2005. Appointed Deputy Chairman 28 January 2010, Chairman 1 January 2013 and chairs the Nomination Committee.
Port delivers more despite ongoing challenges 0 comments / Category : Press Release Tim Waggott, Chief Executive, Port of Dover, said: “I am so proud of the whole team at the Port of Dover. Amidst an extremely challenging backdrop, the Port has stayed open throughout the past few weeks. “This is an unprecedented period. Whilst the situation at Calais and Eurotunnel remains entirely out of our control, to be delivering such volumes for UK plc is testament to the resilience, professionalism and efficiency here at Dover.” The Port continues to work closely with all of its multi-agency partners in responding to the ongoing situation. ENDS Notes to Editors The Port of Dover: £100 billion of trade 2.5 million freight vehicles 13 million passengers Supports 22,000 jobs Issued by Corporate Affairs on 01304 240400 (ext. 4410 from 8.30 – 17.00)
World’s largest wooden sailing ship coming to Dover 0 comments / Category : Press Release The Port of Dover is delighted to announce that it is bringing the world’s largest sea-going wooden ship, the Gotheborg, to Dover for the Port of Dover Community Regatta. At an impressive 59 metres (192 feet) in length and with masts soaring 47 metres (154 feet) above the water, the replica of the original 1738 flagship of the Swedish East India Company has been built using traditional skills and to the very highest standards of craftsmanship. The prestigious ship was the venue for the wedding of Sweden’s Crown Princess Victoria in 2010. The Gotheborg’s 30-strong crew, assisted by 50 trainees and all wearing period costume, will be on hand to guide the public round on a special free tour of the ship on Regatta day, courtesy of the Port of Dover. The vessel is due to arrive in port at 5pm on the evening of Friday 28th August and will be in Dover for the whole Bank Holiday weekend, departing during the evening of Monday 31st August. Tim Waggott, Chief Executive, Port of Dover, says: “The Port is bringing Gotheborg to Dover not only as part of our commitment to make the Port of Dover Community Regatta bigger and better, but also to say a special thank you to our community for its support in dealing with the recent and ongoing traffic challenges. It will be a fantastic spectacle for all to enjoy.” The free family fun event takes place on Dover seafront on Sunday 30th August. ENDS Issued by Corporate Affairs on 01304 240400 (ext. 4410 from 8.30 – 17.00)
