Traffic orders advertised for enhancement scheme
Statutory consultation is underway as part of the legal process to permanently remove parking bays and introduce a cycle lane along Weymouth’s Custom House Quay.
Dorset Council launches consultation to gather feedback on new Taxi Licensing Policy
Officers at Dorset Council want to find out what people think about their proposed new Taxi Licensing Policy, which has been created to update and replace all the different licensing policies that were in place while Dorset’s Borough and District councils were in operation.
Dorset Road Fix – resurfacing in July
Dorset Highways maintenance gangs are out across the county continuing to repair road damage.
Summer work to maintain Dorset’s roads
This month, Dorset Highways will start carrying out premium surface dressing on large sections of ‘A’ and ‘B’ roads, protecting them from water damage and keeping them in a good condition for longer.
Dorset Council works with communities to transform parking charges and permits
Dorset Council is working closely with residents, Town and Parish Councils, and community and business representatives as we look to change the way we charge for parking at our car parks across the county from next year.
Council asks Weymouth residents where cycle parking should be relocated
Dorset Council wants to know what Weymouth residents think about their plans to relocate cycle parking facilities in the town.
Town and Parish Councils will get developer contributions
Dorset Council has agreed a protocol that will allow Section 106 funds from developers to be transferred to town and parish councils and community groups to spend on agreed community facilities.
The next steps for the Dorset Council Local Plan
The consultation of the Dorset Council Local Plan has been scrutinised by a working group of elected councillors that is making sure that the project keeps to its objectives.
Repairing roads while caring for the environment
Dorset Highways works closely with council ecologists and the Environment Agency on a regular basis to ensure road repairs support Dorset’s diverse wildlife.
Surface dressing sites – June 2021
Surface dressing is underway to repair suitable roads across Dorset as part of the annual programme of road maintenance work.
Dorset Road Fix 2021 – resurfacing in June
Dorset Highways maintenance gangs are out across the county continuing to repair road damage.
Feedback wanted on proposed new bridge and routes to Weymouth Station
Dorset Council is asking Weymouth residents what they think about proposals for a new crossing that it hopes would improve connectivity, enhance the pedestrian and cycle network, and would improve accessibility over a wide area.
Dorset Council sends letter to Transport Minister regarding reduced rail service
The following letter has been sent to Chris Heaton-Harris MP, Minister of State at the Department for Transport (DfT), regarding recently-announced reduced rail services and planned engineering works that will impact visitors to the Dorset coast this summer.
Local communities back neighbourhood plans
Seven local communities are just one step away from having adopted neighbourhood plans for their area.
North Dorset road reconstruction
A popular local link road near Shaftesbury will be closing for two weeks while it is reconstructed by Dorset Highways.
Surface dressing sites – May 2021
Surface dressing is underway to repair suitable roads across Dorset as part of the annual programme of road maintenance work.
Dorset Road Fix – May 2021
Dorset Highways maintenance gangs are out across the county continuing to repair road damage.
Surface dressing sites – April 2021
Surface dressing is underway to repair suitable roads across Dorset as part of the annual programme of road maintenance work.
Driver found guilty in court after injuring parking warden on Weymouth Esplanade
A local man was recently found guilty in court of driving without due care and attention after injuring a Dorset Council officer who was carrying out his duties.
Residents have chance to shape their community
Residents of Wimborne St Giles have the opportunity to shape their community through the development of a Neighbourhood Plan.
Holwell Neighbourhood Plan
A review of the Holwell Neighbourhood Plan has been submitted to the council for examination. The plan has been reviewed by local people, and agreed by the parish council, who feel confident that the plan reflects the hopes and views of the local community.
Dorset Council to invest a further £6.3million for highways maintenance
Dorset Council’s Cabinet has approved a further £6.3million to help repair and maintain the county’s roads, footways, and cycleways.
Final works for temporary measures in Weymouth
Work will be moving to the south side of Weymouth harbour next week (6 April) to provide outdoor seating space in time for hospitality businesses reopening.
Car park charges being discussed
Discussions have started with local communities across the Dorset Council area to engage with them on a review of parking charges.
Delivering food and fun to children in Dorset
More than 1,500 fun food and activity ‘holiday bundles’ are being sent to Dorset children who need it most this Easter. Volunteers and council staff took over County Hall in Dorchester to create the bundles for families who have been hardest hit by the pandemic, take a look! https://youtu.be/qUwELM6qPZk The bundles, which are being distributed… Read more Delivering food and fun to children in Dorset
Free parking to continue for NHS workers
Free parking arrangements for NHS and care workers will remain in place through to the end of Sunday 18th July 2021.
Dinah’s Hollow slope stabilisation safety work to receive funding
[Updated Tuesday 6 April] – Dorset Council’s Cabinet today discussed the Capital Programme 2021/22 report, which outlines a number of major new projects that need capital funding.
Dorset Road Fix 2021 – April sites
Dorset Highways maintenance gangs are out across the county continuing to repair road damage.
Enjoying exercise together
As many residents have already discovered, going for a bike ride is a great way to exercise and socialise with friends and family while social distancing remains in place.
Love your verge with these friendly faces
Signage featuring fun and friendly wildlife characters will soon be seen on Dorset’s verges. The signage will feature a range of characters including bumble bee, mouse, grass snake, hedgehog and grasshopper. The messages on the signs will explain how we are managing that particular verge and thank people for taking their rubbish home.
