Summary of plan comments published
A summary of comments from the consultation of the draft Dorset Council Local Plan is now published.
The way bus services are managed within Dorset is changing
But all you will see are new operators, a change in the number of the service and a slightly changed timetable. School pupils using these services will be able to use their existing bus passes until new ones have been issued.
Dorset Road Fix – resurfacing February 2023
Dorset Highways maintenance gangs are out across the county continuing to repair road damage.
Dorset Road Fix 2022 – November and December resurfacing sites
Dorset Highways maintenance gangs continue to repair road damage in the Dorset Council area.
Dorset Road Fix 2022 – October resurfacing sites
Dorset Highways maintenance gangs are out across the council area continuing to repair road damage.
Cabinet to consider changes in timescales for Local Plan
Dorset Council’s Cabinet will consider a report next week that sets out a revised timeline to produce the new Dorset Council Local Plan.
Final phase of work to begin on new sustainable travel route in Ferndown
The new walking and cycling paths and sustainable travel improvements on Wimborne Road in Ferndown are making good progress, with the final construction phase (from Cobham Road to West Moors Road) due to begin in October 2022.
Dorset Council starts work to expand electric vehicle charging network in Dorset
Dorset Council’s plans to increase the number of public charge points for electric vehicles (EVs) in Dorset are now underway, with the first new charging unit installed in Sherborne this month. This expansion to the existing charging network will see a combination of fast (22kW), rapid (50kW) and ultra-fast (150kW) charging units installed across Dorset;… Read more Dorset Council starts work to expand electric vehicle charging network in Dorset
Festival to showcase Dorset’s innovation and digital future
A five-day festival will be staged at locations across Dorset next month to showcase the county’s exciting digital future. Dorset Council’s Festival of the Future is back for the third year running and it will be a hybrid event where people can attend in person or take part virtually. Held from 10-14 October, #FutureFest22 will… Read more Festival to showcase Dorset’s innovation and digital future
Weymouth Town Bridge closed for weld repairs
Nine week’s work will get underway this month to repair crucial welds on Weymouth Town Bridge.
Dorset Council secures funding to improve electric vehicle infrastructure in rural areas
Dorset has been announced as one of just nine areas in England to receive funding from a new government scheme which aims to improve electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure.
Dorset Road Fix 2022 – September resurfacing sites
Dorset Highways maintenance gangs are out across the council area continuing to repair road damage.
Road maintenance method reducing carbon emissions
As part of Dorset Council’s ‘green’ approach to highways maintenance, road retexturing is contributing to a reduction in emissions.
Ninety-six miles of road refreshed
Dorset Council highways service has completed its annual surface dressing programme, with 96-miles of road treated this season.
Dorset Council Bus Improvements Survey
In March 2021, the Government launched Bus Back Better, a new National Bus Strategy for England with the key aims of making buses: More attractive for passengers More affordable Easier to understand and use Faster and more reliable Greener The Council had submitted a Bus Service Improvement Plan (BSIP) and bid for funding which aims… Read more Dorset Council Bus Improvements Survey
Beryl bikeshare boost for Dorset, just in time for Cycle to Work Day
The UK’s leading micromobility provider, Beryl, and Dorset Council are offering thousands more people the chance to take up two wheeled travel from today (1 August), a few days ahead of the UK’s biggest cycling commuting event.
Paving works progress going well
Work to replace worn paving in a busy Dorset market town is progressing well and on track to finish this Autumn.
Maintaining hidden structures
We love our historic structures in Dorset, but did you know that many lie under the road?
Service 6 bus route contract up for renewal later this year
The contract for the Service 6 bus route between Bridport and Yeovil will be up for renewal later this year.
Dorset Road Fix – resurfacing August 2022
Dorset Highways maintenance gangs are out across the council area continuing to repair road damage.
Dorset Council Local Plan – Cabinet update
Earlier this year, the Leader of Council, Cllr Spencer Flower, set out his commitment to develop a new Dorset Council Local Plan that meets the needs and aspirations of the people of Dorset.
Camp Bestival 2022 – plan your journey
Camp Bestival returns to the Lulworth Estate later this month – with traffic restrictions in place to ensure safe access to the event and help keep vehicles moving through the area.
Dorset Road Fix 2022 – surface dressing from 11 July
Work is underway to repair rural and residential roads as part Dorset Council’s annual programme of surface dressing.
30mph speed limit reduction proposed for Wimborne Road and Stapehill Road, Ferndown
Dorset Council is proposing a speed limit reduction from 40mph to 30mph along Wimborne Road and Stapehill Road in Ferndown to enhance safety for residents.
Junction improvements planned for Sherborne
As part of Dorset Council’s ongoing programme of traffic signal upgrades, the busy Marston Road junction in Sherborne is being improved.
Dorset Council secures funding to make improvements to two of Dorset’s National Cycle Network routes
Dorset Council has successfully secured over £900,000 worth of funding to improve sections of two National Cycle Network routes in Dorset this summer.
Surface dressing moves into eastern residential areas
People living in the east of the Dorset Council area are being asked to look out for advance notice boards as road repairs move into the area.
Dorset Road Fix – resurfacing July 2022
Dorset Highways maintenance gangs are out across the council area continuing to repair road damage.
Dorset Road Fix 2022 – micro-surfacing from 20 June
Micro-surfacing works are getting underway to help preserve more of Dorset Council’s road network.
Dorset Road Fix – surface dressing from 13 June
Work is underway to repair rural and residential roads as part Dorset Council’s annual programme of surface dressing.
