Dorset Road Fix 2023 – December resurfacing sites
Our highways maintenance gangs continue to repair road damage in our area.
Sweet recognition for our highways team
An innovative solution to reducing energy consumption, and saving money, received special recognition in November.
Dorset speed indicator initiative reaches milestone
A community scheme in Dorset’s towns and villages is marking 10 years since it was introduced to help slow down drivers.
New electric vehicle charge point goes live in Wareham
Dorset Council and Wareham Town Council are pleased to share that a new, rapid, electric vehicle charge point installed in Howards Lane Car Park, Wareham, is now live. The new charge point is contactless, so users can plug in and charge simply by tapping their payment card. It has been installed as part of Dorset… Read more New electric vehicle charge point goes live in Wareham
New bike share scheme comes to mid Dorset
A new bike share scheme has launched in Corfe Mullen and Upton in Dorset, enabling residents and visitors to enjoy more of the local area and beyond. Eighty bikes are now available to be picked up from the Beryl bays in the towns, offering a choice of pedal cycles and e-bikes. The recognisable bays, marked… Read more New bike share scheme comes to mid Dorset
Dorset Council and Heidelberg Materials win Highway Partnership Award
Dorset Council’s Highways team were delighted to have their work recognised on a national scale this month when they won the Best Partnership Award at the Highways Awards.
We’re ready for winter
Our gritting crews are ready to make sure the area’s roads stay open when temperatures drop this winter.
Dorset Road Fix – resurfacing November 2023
Our highways maintenance gangs are out across the council area continuing to repair road damage.
Dorset Road Fix – resurfacing October 2023
Our highways maintenance gangs are out across the council area continuing to repair road damage.
Route 3 bus service in Weymouth to continue throughout winter
Working in collaboration with Dorset Council, First Bus South will continue to run the Route 3 bus service for passengers in Westham and Southill.
Dorset Road Fix – Resurfacing in September 2023
Roads around Dorset are being resurfaced to repair damage.
Dorset Road Fix – resurfacing August 2023
Our highways maintenance gangs are out across the council area continuing to repair road damage.
Dorset Road Fix – surface dressing from 10 July
Work continues to prolong the life of our roads. This July, the areas listed below will receive surface dressing.
Dorset Road Fix – resurfacing July 2023
Our highways maintenance gangs are out across the council area continuing to repair road damage.
Dorset Road Fix – surface dressing from 26 June
Work continues to prolong the life of our roads. Later this June, the areas listed below will receive surface dressing.
Dorset Road Fix – surface dressing from 12 June
Work continues to prolong the life of our roads. Later this June, the areas listed below will receive surface dressing.
Dorset Road Fix – resurfacing June 2023
Our highways maintenance gangs are out across the council area continuing to repair road damage.
Dorset Road Fix – surface dressing from 30 May and 5 June
Work continues to maintain rural and residential roads as part of our annual programme of surface dressing.
Lower Winterborne residents have chance to shape their community
Residents of Lower Winterborne have the opportunity to shape their community through the development of a Neighbourhood Plan.
Dorset Road Fix – surface dressing from 15 May
Work starts this May to maintain rural and residential roads as part of our annual programme of surface dressing.
Dorset Road Fix – resurfacing May 2023
Our highways maintenance gangs are out across the council area continuing to repair road damage.
Weymouth railway station improvements get seal of approval
Councillors and officers from Dorset Council, Richard Drax MP, Chris Loder MP and the managing directors for South Western Railway and Network Rail (Wessex) officially opened Weymouth’s recently improved railway station on Friday, 21 April.
Livestock haulier guilty of causing injury to young calves
A livestock haulier who transported 35 calves from a farm in Dorset to a slaughterhouse in Wiltshire has been found guilty of causing them unnecessary suffering.
Dorset road preservation programme
As part of our road maintenance programme, a number of roads in the area are being given an ‘early life intervention’ to keep them in good condition.
Access improvements in Dorset Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty made possible thanks to Defra funding
Several access improvements have been completed in Dorset Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) in the last few months. Defra awarded each of England’s National Parks and AONBs an uplift in its core grant to help make our protected landscapes more accessible to people of all ages and abilities and from all backgrounds.
Car parking increases aim to limit impact on residents
An increase in the cost of parking in Dorset Council’s car parks will be limited to busy tourist areas. The rates will be seasonal, with some only increasing for the spring/summer period. The changes will come into effect from 28 April 2023.
Dorset Road Fix – resurfacing April 2023
In April, our maintenance gangs will be out across the Dorset Council area to repair road damage.
Council charges ahead with plans to improve electric vehicle charging network in Dorset
Dorset Council has announced ambitious plans to get electric vehicle (EV) chargepoints into towns and villages across the Dorset Council area, as part of its new Charging Ahead programme.
Dorset Road Fix – resurfacing March 2023
Over the coming month, our maintenance gangs will be out across the Dorset Council area to repair road damage.
Views sought on improvements to popular Dorchester route
Local people are being asked for their thoughts on proposals to make Fairfield Road in Dorchester safer for pedestrians.
