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Free cycling this summer
Residents and visitors can enjoy a daily free bicycle ride, 7 days a week, in southeast Dorset this summer.
Free bikes for children’s cycle training
Not having your own bike doesn’t need to be a barrier to learning to cycle for Dorset youngsters, thanks to 20 bicycles gifted to Dorset Council.
Fairfield Road proposals – still time to have your say
Our survey on proposals to make Fairfield Road in Dorchester safer for pedestrians, cyclists and wheelchair users closes on 17 March.
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.
New cycle shelters installed in Weymouth
New covered bicycle parking is now available for Weymouth residents and visitors.
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.
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.
Council and community cut the ribbon to open newly improved trailway
Residents, officers, and councillors are celebrating as Dorset Council has completed its extensive improvements on the Castleman Trailway in East Dorset.
Dorset Council begins removal of Westham Bridge Cycle Shelter after receiving local support
Officers in the Highways team at Dorset Council will begin removing the old bike shelter on Westham Bridge in Weymouth after a recent survey showed overwhelming support for relocating the facilities.
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.
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.
Dorset welcomes £438,000 grant from Department for Travel to improve walking and cycling
We are delighted to announce that the Government’s Department for Transport has awarded £438,000 to Dorset Council as part of the Active Travel Fund. This funding will be used for walking and cycling improvements across the county as we move towards a greener, cleaner Dorset.
IRONMAN 70.3 Weymouth event postponed until 2021
With the health and safety of our community being an utmost priority, and after further discussions with and direction from Weymouth Town Council and Dorset Council in relation to the COVID-19 pandemic, we regret to confirm that the IRONMAN 70.3 Weymouth triathlon originally scheduled for Sunday 20 September cannot take place in 2020 and will… Read more IRONMAN 70.3 Weymouth event postponed until 2021
Road resurfacing and repainting works to help cyclists
Our Highways team has been busy recently with resurfacing roads and repainting cycle lanes in both Lytchett Minster and Weymouth.
Further progress of Gillingham transport works
As part of the continuing multi-million-pound transport overhaul in Gillingham work will soon be starting in Station Road and demolition of The Old Manse will also get underway.
Wheelie successful cycling event
On the 18 September we ran our series of free, one hour adult refresher cycle training sessions in Dorchester Borough Gardens.
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Improved access to Borough Gardens in Dorchester
Dorset Highways will be starting work next week to provide safer access into Borough Gardens from Princes Street.
