A message from Dover District Council

A brief message  from the Chief Executive of Dover District Coucil
 
 
For over 2000 years Dover has been the key location between Britain and markets in Europe.  Its 
 
strategic location at the hub of a sophisticated communications network enhances the ability of 
 
companies to trade and prosper.
 
 
The highly geared sea transportation and port operations in Dover give a competitive and quality 
 
serrvice, while the nearby Eurotunnel Shuttle service and the International Passenger Station 
 
increase the options available for links with the major centres of mainland Europe.
 
 
New flagship opportunities are a major draw for investors with the potential of the White Cliffs 
 
Business Park, Old Park and Western Docks developments in Dover and the former Royal 
 
Marines site in Deal.
 
 
Already the district is home to a range of quality companies and organisations - P&O European 
 
Ferries, Pfizer, Arjo Wiggins, London Fancy Box, to name but a few.  Their choice of location was 
 
based on appraisal of the various alternatives but a lower cost base, availability of labour and 
 
training, the strategic location near home and overseas markets, the availability of capital grants 
 
and the support of this District Council were the right combination of factors to encourage them to 
 
set up in the area.
 
 
Employers find that the district has other advantages too.  It has an attractive environment in 
 
which to work and live, offering a refreshingly different lifestyle.
 
 
Our common aim is economic growth by assisting local businesses and by attracting new 
 
investment, which itself stimulates our economy through local purchasing.  I hope you find this 
 
directory useful.
 
John Moir
Chief Executive
Dover District Council
White Cliffs Business Park
Dover
Kent. CT16 3PD