Have Your Say – Community Governance Review Consultation Now Open
What is a Community Governance Review?
A Community Governance Review is the process used to consider parish arrangements. A review can cover the whole or part of the district and may look at a range of options, including (but not limited to) the electoral arrangements for parishes — such as the number of councillors for each parish or parish ward, and the ordinary year of election.
The Council must ensure that community governance within the review area reflects local identities and interests, and that it is effective and convenient.
Why is the Council undertaking a Community Governance Review now?
The Council recognises the important role parish councils play in supporting strong local communities. With Local Government Reorganisation approaching, and parish elections scheduled for May 2027, the Council wants to ensure parish governance across the district remains robust, representative, and well‑placed to meet future challenges.
What will this Community Governance Review be consulting on?
This Review will focus on the number of councillors allocated to each town/parish council. Further information is available on our website: www.dover.gov.uk/elections
How to take part
The Community Governance Review is a public consultation, and we welcome responses from residents, town councils, and parish councils.
You can take part in the first stage of the consultation by completing the online form by 2 April 2026: https://forms.office.com/e/
Alternatively, you can submit your representation in writing by 2 April 2026:
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Email: elections@dover.gov.uk
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Post: Electoral Services (CGR), Council Offices, White Cliffs Business Park, Whitfield, Dover CT16 3PJ
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