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Bridport and Dorchester voluntary organisations can apply for funding
The Bridport Area Car Boot Fund and Dorchester Market Car Boot Fund are inviting community and voluntary organisations working in and around Bridport and Dorchester to apply for funding. Weekly car...
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Temporary signals on A37 for cycleway work
As part of Dorset County Council’s refurbishment of the Dorchester to Grimstone cycleway, a better crossing point for cyclists and walkers is being provided across the mouth of the A352. Temporary...
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Dorchester junction improvements continue
Work at Great Western Cross is coming to a close, with the main construction work set to finish on Friday night. Work will soon start at South Gate junction The temporary signals at the junction will...
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No immediate change to Blandford to Dorchester bus service as contract is...
Dorset County Council is to go back out to tender for a key bus service between Blandford and Dorchester. Photo by Trevor Plackett In May, the county council announced the award of new contracts to run...
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Final works on new Dorchester crossings
Five nights of road closures in Dorchester will bring construction work to an end at South Gate junction, near Brewery Square. Over the last 15 weeks, four pedestrian crossings have been upgraded –...
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Dorchester improvement work moves to High West Street
Work will be starting next month to improve the pedestrian environment on High West Street in Dorchester. On Monday 4 September, a 16-week programme of work will start at the Trinity Street junction...
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Planning Committee to stick with South Walks House
West Dorset District Council meetings are to continue at it’s offices in Dorchester. Planning Committee meetings to continue at South Walks House All West Dorset District Council Planning Committee...
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Dorchester Developments: Next steps
Well attended event Tuesday 26 September saw West Dorset District Council host a public engagement event at South Walks House. The event began with Strategic Director Martin Hamilton introducing a...
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A Vision for Dorchester Market
On Wednesday 24 January, members of Dorchester Town Council and West Dorset District Council are meeting to discuss a report. ‘A vision for Dorchester market’ presents to members a proposed vision for...
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The results are in! Weymouth and Dorchester BID Ballots
The respective Weymouth and Dorchester BID ballots have concluded and the results have been announced. Both Weymouth and Dorchester BIDs’ will continue for another term. Credit: Weymouth BID What is a...
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Public engagement event – Dorchester’s Town Centre Masterplan
Following on from last years popular event, we are organising another public event next Wednesday 22 and Thursday 23 August. The event will take place at the West Dorset District Council offices, South...
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Local Plan Review: Myth busting North Dorchester
Residents, businesses and local organisations have until 15* October to have their say on the ‘Preferred Options’ for West Dorset, Weymouth & Portland’s Local Plan Review. North Dorchester...
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Dorchester Town Centre master plan – have your say!
We are inviting local residents and businesses to comment on the development of a Dorchester town centre master plan. Pop in at any time to the Council offices at South Walks House, Dorchester to view...
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When are the Dorchester Town Centre Master Plan Events?
We are inviting local residents and businesses to comment on the development of a Dorchester town centre master plan. Pop in to the Council offices at South Walks House, Dorchester DT1 1UZ at any time...
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£25,000 given to local causes in Dorchester and Bridport
Over £25,000 has been given to community organisations and charities in the Dorchester and Bridport areas. The income from car boot sales in Fairfield Car Park in Dorchester and West Bay Road car park...
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Dorchester Town Centre master plan – digital survey launched
Last week, we invited local residents and businesses to comment on the development of a Dorchester town centre master plan. If you were unable to attend – or perhaps have further thoughts after the...
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Demolition of old Dorchester Community Church set to begin this week
Works are due to begin to demolish the old church building this week. The aim is to provide 20 additional car parking spaces. There will inevitably be some noise and vehicle movements for taking debris...
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Dorset Council helped by police to successfully prosecute fly-tipper
Enforcement Officers from the Dorset Waste Partnership (DWP) recently worked with Dorset Council’s Legal Services and the police to bring a fly-tipper to justice. Dominic Adrian Woods (31, from...
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Dorchester’s Roman Town House awarded National Lottery funding
Dorset Council and its partners are celebrating after receiving a £248,000 grant from The National Lottery Heritage Fund to improve physical access to the Dorchester Roman Town House and share its...
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£15,000 given to local community organisations
The Dorchester Market Car Boot Fund has awarded over £15,000 worth of grants to community organisations in the Dorchester area. Dorset Council collects the income from people who hired pitches at the...
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