Dover
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Dover, on the Kent coast, is famed for its White Cliffs rising above the English Channel. Dover Castle dominates the skyline, with centuries of history overlooking the busy port. The town itself has harbours, promenades, and historic sites, while the surrounding district includes Deal, with its castle and seaside charm, and Sandwich, a medieval Cinque Port town with winding streets. The coastline features chalk cliffs, beaches, and nature reserves, while inland areas include rolling Kent countryside and villages.
The local authority for this district is: Dover District Council - responsible for district-level services. Since Kent is a two-tier area, county-level services are handled by: Kent County Council.
Constituencies in Dover
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Wards in Dover
Dover is divided into 17 wards, listed below in alphabetical order.
- Alkham & Capel-le-Ferne
- Aylesham, Eythorne & Shepherdswell
- Buckland
- Dover Downs & River
- Eastry Rural
- Guston, Kingsdown & St Margaret's-at-Cliffe
- Little Stour & Ashstone
- Maxton & Elms Vale
- Middle Deal
- Mill Hill
- North Deal
- Sandwich
- St Radigunds
- Tower Hamlets
- Town & Castle
- Walmer
- Whitfield