North Dorset sustainable transport project starts
The start of 2020 will see work begin on a sustainable transport scheme for Gillingham as part of a multi-million pound transport overhaul.
Neighbourhood Plan for Motcombe made
Motcombe residents can now have influence over development in their local area after Dorset Council’s cabinet made (or adopted) the parish’s neighbourhood plan in December 2019.
Affordable housing boost for North Dorset
Up to 46 new affordable homes have been approved following the Dorset Council Northern Planning Committee meeting on 19 November.
Innovation in Dorset
A Dorset junction has been chosen to trial the latest signal technology.
Major construction work finishes in north Dorset
Workers and residents have come together to mark the end of a six-month project to replace the Durweston flood arches.
Durweston flood arch replacement – September update
Work has nearly finished on site and we’re on track to have all works complete by Friday 27 September.
Blandford roundabouts resurfacing
Three busy roundabouts on the Blandford Bypass will be closed in succession for surfacing works in early September.
Durweston flood arch update – 31 July
We’ve been on site at Durweston for just over four months and the work is continuing to progress according to schedule.
Dorset Council Cabinet asked to support funding agreement
A paper is being presented to Dorset Council cabinet on 30 July which will ask members to support the council entering into a funding agreement with Homes England which will secure up to £6,310,000 of Housing Infrastructure Funding (HIF).
North Dorset surface dressing continues
Our surface dressing highway fixers are still in north Dorset reviving tired, rural roads by improving skid resistance and protecting them from water damage.
Queen Thorne begin steps to shape the future of their area
Dorset Council has approved a request from Queen Thorne Parish Council for the designation of a neighbourhood area, which is the first formal stage of preparing a neighbourhood plan.
Demolition gets underway
Drivers are being reminded that the A357 near Durweston will be closed at its junction with the A350 from Saturday, 22 June.
Repairs to Blandford Bridge
A busy road into Blandford will be reduced to one lane while a historic bridge is repaired.
Durweston Bridge – your questions answered
As Dorset Highways is currently carrying out major construction work to replace the Durweston flood arches, many residents and local drivers have asked if the bridge can be improved at the same time.
Road closed for flood arch demolition
A busy road between Blandford and Sturminster Newton will be closing for four weeks while a causeway is rebuilt.
North Dorset roads set to reopen
Two busy north Dorset routes have reopened today (31 May) following extensive surfacing and improvement works.
Durweston flood arch work continues
Major construction work is continuing in preparation for the demolition of a busy Dorset road.
Resurfacing Zig Zag Hill
A busy north Dorset road will be closed from Monday while resurfacing work is carried out.
Motcombe has chance to shape the future of the area
Motcombe Parish Council has submitted a neighbourhood plan to Dorset Council.
Have your say on dogs
Residents, visitors and organisations in North Dorset are being invited to have their say on rules about dogs.
