Dover seafront parking

[GWAYGWAY]

The parking at Dover Marine Parade and Marine Esplanade is now the matter of Consultation,( ALREADY DECIDED )
There is to be a total ban on all Motorhome parking along the entire seafront if they go ahead. There is a document out that gives the various options

1 To introduce a complete ban 24 hours a day Monday to Sunday on motor caravans parking on Marine Parade and Waterloo Crescent Dover and The Beach Walmer.
2 To introduce an overnight ban, from 6pm to 6am Monday to Sunday, on motor caravans parking on Marine Parade and Waterloo Crescent, Dover and The Beach, Walmer.

3 To do nothing and allow thw current situation to continue. ( A FAT CHANCE OF THAT)

4 To examine any other alternative proposal made by Dover Joint transportation Board. ( Likewise no chance of anything beneficial there either)


I believe that the decision was made and the total ban WILL be the one followed.
There are bits mentioning that as Motorhome are just that, they are self providing and give nothing to the local economy other than light refreshment etc..

SO SOD OFF YOU FREELOADING *******S.

I will shout and scream about this to the local dignitaries but I hold out little hope.

 

[iampatman]

Well, it's typical of so many short sighted local authorities. It's back to the Nailbox at Folkestone for me. Or book a 4pm tunnel crossing, set off early am from Yorkshire and get there early and get bumped on to an earlier crossing. Plenty of places near Calais where we are welcome.
Pat

 

[gipsy_jo]

:boat: I wonder how many motorhomes & camper vans use the ferries weekly, not that it really matters I'm just wondering thats all, I love to get to dover in time to pop into the chippie for some fish & chips have a little chat with the chippie man then go sit on the front & have supper then get my head down till ferry time Oh well I suppose I'll find some where else to park & have supper, But hey thanks for the info you share, :wave: Jo

 

[snowbirds]

Bad Night

Hi I stayed there on the 3th of september and had a bad night as it has become a rat run,in future I will travel down and cross to Calais and stop on the Aires there or just down the coast.We did try the fish and chip shop in town but the Fish was rubbish, considering how close they are to the sea the shop should be shut down or shoot the chef.

Snowbirds.

Well, it's typical of so many short sighted local authorities. It's back to the Nailbox at Folkestone for me. Or book a 4pm tunnel crossing, set off early am from Yorkshire and get there early and get bumped on to an earlier crossing. Plenty of places near Calais where we are welcome.
Pat[/QUO

 

[Channa]

Like some campsites, Dover is a transit stop, so not surprising anyone is really that interested in providing services

Channa

 

[Talbot]

2 To introduce an overnight ban, from 6pm to 6am Monday to Sunday, on motor caravans parking on Marine Parade and Waterloo Crescent, Dover and The Beach, Walmer.

I would never believe that our councillors are so short sited or so stupid. If they do this surely they will need to provide a 24 hour free parking for ferry users including cars somewhere near the terminals? How else can it function?

 

[Luckheart]

Just because we don't poke fivers into the Councillors hooves personally, does that mean the poor mites profit not from the ferry port and all the traffic (traffik) passing through?

 

[GWAYGWAY]

I have been in a reccy to look at Northampton Quay which is directly alongside the A20 going from the Eastern Docks about 2/3 the way to th western docks and near the clocktower on the seafront. This area is about three acres of open parking and able to hold at least 300 MHs. It is Harbour Board property that was earmarked for a hotel and parking for the Marina, Nothing has happened for the past 5 years at least and nothing for the near future either. It just stands empty and locked.
I will try and introduce an idea to the DHB and the Council that it could be an Aire for MH waiting for shipping . It would only need a dump and some water and it would be ideal.
BUT they would want paying to do it , how much would a fair cost be? to park and wait.
I also am going to ask a farmer on the A2 at Lydden if he would be interested in setting up a short term parking but again it would need to be financially viable It would be 6 miles from the docks, any comments on that one?
I do not think the DDC know or care what the rest of the Country thinks about the stinking dump and the F===wits that run it, but I will put something in front of their noses.
In the meantime someone writing to the Council and saying ( lying maybe) as to how they always go out to the town for a large group meal at the start of their holidays and that they will not be doing so again.
The idea of money might overcome the Gateway residents complaints of ruining the view with plebs parking in front of their flats.

I will also try and download the official documents later.

 

[GWAYGWAY]

This is the consultation Document that the Dover Council has put out.





I hope that these come out

 

[vwalan]

just stop using the ferry. avoid going anywhere near dover .
let the ferry company have a place for users . its not difficult .

 

[The laird]

just stop using the ferry. avoid going anywhere near dover .
let the ferry company have a place for users . its not difficult .

Why don't all motorhomers try and boycott the port of dover ! I sailed from there recently and the port is (getting done up )I believe but if the ferry company's ain't getting our buiseness they will soon get on the back of the council?d

 

[cipro]

Shame

I have staying on the parade for years we normally book a 7am ferry and get to parade about 11 pm, so where to stay now then ? Also when will this decision be made.

 

[Funnymunny]

Dover council must be very short sighted, the town relies heavily on the port for jobs for the local community plus they probably rake in a small fortune in rates off the harbour which without the town would be a bigger tip than it already is.

If they want the jobs and income that the ferry business supplies then they need to wake up and accept some of the hassle involved.
It is busy yes but what do they offer travellers in return for using the port, no real parking areas to wait, no lorry parking areas and now no likely parking for motorhomes to wait.

We always tend to sue Canterbury for our stop before crossing over, we usually go into town and always end up spending about £50 each visit on last minute shopping and a meal etc, we have used Dover and stopped on the front for the night but it is not the ideal place.

There are parking areas on the harbour that could be used for an aire or parking at reasonable cost, another source of income that would generate even more by allowing you to wander into town and spend on last minute purchases etc.

Wake up Dover and take a close look at what Canterburry have done.

RD

 

[GWAYGWAY]

Dover council must be very short sighted, the town relies heavily on the port for jobs for the local community plus they probably rake in a small fortune in rates off the harbour which without the town would be a bigger tip than it already is.

If they want the jobs and income that the ferry business supplies then they need to wake up and accept some of the hassle involved.
It is busy yes but what do they offer travellers in return for using the port, no real parking areas to wait, no lorry parking areas and now no likely parking for motorhomes to wait.

We always tend to sue Canterbury for our stop before crossing over, we usually go into town and always end up spending about £50 each visit on last minute shopping and a meal etc, we have used Dover and stopped on the front for the night but it is not the ideal place.

There are parking areas on the harbour that could be used for an aire or parking at reasonable cost, another source of income that would generate even more by allowing you to wander into town and spend on last minute purchases etc.

Wake up Dover and take a close look at what Canterburry have done.

RD

Unfortunately Dover Gets Nothing at all from the DHB as they are set up by charter and the only gainer is the Government.
DHB supposedly a non profit organisation so they spend all the income on themselves by making and then destroying infrastructure. They do not even employ many locals or use local companies for the works done, the council is also always cash strapped and looking to robe a bit more money off the punters. We get the roads blocked by lorries,this is regular when ever the weather gets gad, or the Calais fishermen block it off etc.
No advantage to being here at all the town of vested interests.

 

[El Veterano]

We never EVER stay in Dover or Folkestone, they are just sh*te holes of towns in my opinion. Always get a late ferry and stay somewhere in Northern France, although with the current situation Calais may be not such a good idea at the moment.

 

[runnach]

Take a leaf out the French book organise a rolling road block ! The govt will soon listen perhaps the rha and fta would be interested too

 

[GWAYGWAY]

Take a leaf out the French book organise a rolling road block ! The govt will soon listen perhaps the rha and fta would be interested too

Half the time it seems that that is the usual state of traffic anyway no one would notice.

 

[snookcycling]

we use the ferries out of Dover 4 or 5 times a year, for the last 6 years, nearly always overnighting on the Promenade. I would say at least 15 times we have gone into Dover for a few pints (mostly Wetherspoon) or some fish & chips.

Ridiculous decision - whats better, having 30 vans parked up with the potential that a few will spend some money, or 0 parked up and 0 cars replacing them also spending zero.

 

[Dezi]

I agree, it does seem to be a bit short sighted.

Like many others we always arrive just after 6.0 then wander into town for a meal at Wetherspoons in cannon st.

However if motorist / motorhomers have been littering etc then I can understand home owners who look out at this

behavious complaining to the council.

Dezi

 

[snookcycling]

surely the most council like behaviour would be to impose an overnight parking fee, say £5. They'd make about £35k a year.