Independent Group 3, non-aligned 3. West Kent port town, with the economy based around the docks; previously a mining area. The Royal Marines are based in the separate town of Deal in this borough.
Derek Murphy (Walmer) moved from Conservative to non-aligned in May 2025.
Next local elections
2027
Election cycle
Full
Local authority type
District
Address
White Cliffs Business Park, Dover CT16 3PJ
Phone
01304 821199
Website
http://www.dover.gov.uk/
Council Tax (Band D)
£2364.45
Upper tier authority
Kent