With recent rises in some public car parks in busy tourist areas, Dorset Council is urging people to check the cost benefits of its permits.
All our car park and on-street pay and display machines are to be replaced starting in Park Street, Weymouth on Tuesday 9 May 2023.
A review of the impact of changes to parking charges in the Dorset Council area has been presented to Dorset councillors.
There will be free parking on selected days in late November and December at some car parks in the Dorset Council area.
From Monday 28 March, Dorset Council will be rolling out new car park charges in council-owned car parks across the county.
Drivers using Dorset Council car parks are being asked to use cashless payments due to ongoing disruption to many ticket machines across the county.
Dorset Council wants to hear from resident Blue Badge holders to help shape a unified approach to parking charges across the council area.
Following feedback from residents, town and parish councils, businesses and other stakeholders, Dorset Council is planning the introduction of two new parking permits, as well as changes to proposed charges in its car parks.
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.
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.
Discussions have started with local communities across the Dorset Council area to engage with them on a review of parking charges.
In order to tackle some of the more anti-social behaviours seen across the county last summer, Dorset Council has announced robust plans to help manage visitors this coming summer season.
Electric vehicle chargepoints have been installed and are live at Dorset Council car parks around the county.
Electric vehicle owners will have more places to charge their cars or vans from early next year
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.
Following extensive discussion by Councillors, Dorset Council has revised the proposed changes to car parking arrangements.
To help shoppers return to high streets across Dorset for their Christmas shopping, Dorset Council is offering three days of free parking this December.
Changes are being brought in across the Dorset Council area to make car parking charges more consistent.
From Wednesday 1 July, Dorset Council’s scheme that allows key workers to park for free in Council-run car parks will be coming to an end.
We are, with the support of the police, ambulance, public health and others, calling out #Unacceptable abuse on our key workers. (more…)
Who is a Dorset Council key worker? There are too many job titles to list, but the general rule is if you see someone carrying out a frontline task it’s because it is essential.
If you are looking to save a few extra pounds this year, protect the environment and meet new people, why not sign up to CarShare Dorset?
