Funding has been given to improve transport between Dover’s waterfront and town centre.

This is part of several Dover transport schemes that have secured funding commitments from the £442.1 million South East Local Enterprise Partnership (SELEP) growth deal, announced on Monday.

It is designed to support delivery of four priority areas in the SELEP’s plan.

The Department for Transport will work with SELEP to develop further the case for improved links between the two major restoration projects in the heart of Dover: the St James’ development and the Western Docks.

They will construct a detailed analysis of the costs and benefits of improved links, and of how the proposed Western Docks revival scheme can benefit the town.

District council leader Cllr Paul Watkins said: “We welcome these important commitments to improve transport infrastructure in the district. We’ve worked hard with fellow authorities representing coastal communities to get a good deal.

“These schemes will play a key part in our growth agenda by ensuring that the port and town of Dover complement each other.”

The Port of Dover will hold a public workshop at Cruise Terminal two, tonight at 5pm about their redevelopment plans.