Work starts on temporary harbour layout for summer 2021
Work to install this summer’s temporary measures on Custom House Quay in Weymouth will start on Monday 22 March.
Harbourside survey results revealed
Weymouth residents have shown widespread support for the proposed public realm improvements on Custom House Quay.
Countdown to parking changes
Official notices are being displayed in Dorset Council car parks advising drivers of changes to parking charges from 1 April.
Just one week left to give your views on the Dorset Council Local Plan
The consultation on Dorset Council Local Plan ends on 15 March. The plan, once adopted, will guide decisions on planning applications in Dorset until 2038.
Support to get to COVID vaccinations safely
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole (BCP) Council and Dorset Council, in partnership with Public Health Dorset, are offering support to help people get to their COVID-19 vaccination appointments safely.
Dorset Road Fix 2021 – March sites
Dorset Highways maintenance gangs are out across the county continuing to repair road damage and maintain vital infrastructure.
How you can have your say on the future of Dorset
The consultation for the Dorset Local Plan is halfway through, but there’s still plenty of time to have your say. The consultation closes on 15 March.
Dorset Council – Working for Weymouth
Despite the challenges presented by the pandemic, Dorset Council is proceeding with several exciting projects, works and proposals in Weymouth throughout 2021.
High Street renewal gets underway
Work to refresh High Street in Gillingham will be starting next week.
Dorset Road Fix 2021 – February sites
Dorset Highways maintenance gangs are out across the county continuing to repair road damage and maintain vital infrastructure.
Highway work moves back into Commercial Road
Track removal along most of Custom House Quay is now complete and work is moving back into Commercial Road.
Busy bridge in east Dorset set for maintenance
Essential maintenance work will start next month on Christchurch Road Bridge, a busy bridge used by local drivers and commuters on Hurn Road to cross over the A338 Bournemouth Spur Road at its northern end.
Consultation on Dorset Council Local Plan begins
A consultation on the Dorset Council Local Plan begins on 18 January and will last until 15 March. Once adopted, the Local Plan will guide decisions on planning applications in Dorset until 2038.
Enhanced public space proposals for Custom House Quay
Weymouth residents are being asked to have their say on proposals to enhance the harbour area for families, hospitality businesses and active travel.
Transforming Travel’s first sustainable travel route in Wimborne and Colehill set for construction
Construction of the first sustainable travel route funded through BCP Council and Dorset Council’s multi-million pound Transforming Travel – Transforming Cities Fund programme gets underway on 18 January. The new 2.3km cycle path and walking improvements in Wimborne and Colehill will form the first part of a green travel route planned to run to and… Read more Transforming Travel’s first sustainable travel route in Wimborne and Colehill set for construction
Highway repair work starts in Shaftesbury
Work will be getting underway in January to repair the road surface in Shaftesbury High Street.
Major drainage works start in Wimborne
In the New Year, Dorset Highways will be starting major drainage works in Wimborne.
Sherborne footway works
Footway replacement work will be starting in Sherborne in the New Year.
Dorset Road Fix 2021 – January sites
Dorset Highways maintenance gangs are out across the county continuing to repair road damage and maintain vital infrastructure. To allow this work to take place safely, the area of the road being worked on will be closed. Daytime road closures are 9am to 4pm and night work is usually from 7pm to 6am. January sites… Read more Dorset Road Fix 2021 – January sites
North Dorset High Street set to be revitalised
Gillingham High Street is set for a significant face-lift in the New Year.
Work returns to Weymouth harbourside
Dorset Highways will be returning to Custom House Quay in the New Year to continue removing the disused railway tracks.
Community a step closer to agreeing neighbourhood plan
A local community has taken a significant step closer to having greater influence over planning decisions in their area. A final version of the Wareham Neighbourhood Plan has been submitted to the council for examination. The plan has been drawn up by local people, and agreed by the town council, who feel confident that the… Read more Community a step closer to agreeing neighbourhood plan
New parking allocation to help Park District residents
There’s good news for car owners living in the Park District area of Weymouth – the allocation of residents parking permits is changing for the better.
New cycle link in Weymouth
As part of work to resurface Commercial Road following the removal of the old Weymouth Branch Line tracks, new lining has been installed.
Cabinet agrees revised car parking changes, extends free parking for NHS and Care Workers
Following extensive discussion by Councillors, Dorset Council has revised the proposed changes to car parking arrangements.
Gillingham works update – December
Construction work to build the improved New Road junction in Gillingham will finish in the New Year.
Work starts to support slipped land in Weymouth
Specialist engineering work will soon be starting on private land off Old Castle Road in Weymouth.
Custom House Quay set to reopen
Track removal work on Custom House Quay in Weymouth is set to pause as businesses reopen on Wednesday 2 December.
Have your say on Dorset Council’s Local plan
A consultation on the draft Dorset Council Local Plan will start on 18 January 2021. Once adopted, the Local Plan will guide decisions on planning applications in Dorset for the next 15 years. The draft Dorset Council Local Plan will be discussed at next week’s Cabinet meeting. View the papers and the Dorset Council Local… Read more Have your say on Dorset Council’s Local plan
Dorset Council offers free parking days for residents and businesses this Christmas
To help shoppers return to high streets across Dorset for their Christmas shopping, Dorset Council is offering three days of free parking this December.
