Bridge Street closes for essential building repairs. Detours in place; businesses and car parks remain open. Lyme Regis Bridge Street Closure: Six Weeks of Repairs and Detours Hey, so part of Bridge Street in Lyme Regis is closing. This starts on Monday, February 24th, near the museum. The closure goes to Long Entry. They need…
Beaminster Tunnel is now open again after being closed for a week for road maintenance and repairs by Dorset Council. A3066 Beaminster Tunnel Reopens After Week Long Closure The road tunnel was closed during half term because Dorset Council needed to do some road maintenance. People could not use the A3066 road during this time.…
Actor Edward Fox campaigns against the proposed Wareham crossing closure, citing safety report findings. Edward Fox Urges Halt to Wareham Crossing Closure Plan Mr. Fox thinks the crossing is important. He says it shouldn’t be replaced and doesn’t want a ramped bridge or lifts. Network Rail claimed they got a notice about the crossing from…
Residents support Dorset Council’s compulsory purchase of an abandoned Princess Road home to help address local housing issues. Bridport Residents Back Council Purchase of Princess Road Property The Bridport News talked to people near Princess Road. This happened after Dorset Council made a purchase order involving 12 Princess Road. Neighbors and the council said the…
Volunteers in Lyme Regis warn of increased litter, especially microplastics, creating a worrying tideline on the beach. Rubbish Floods Tideline Warns Local Litter Picking Group in Lyme Regis Turn Lyme Green picked up litter last Saturday. The Lyme Regis group had help from kids. It was during their half-term break. About 25 volunteers met at…
Plans to demolish a refuge area including a café and toilets, on the A35 are receiving pushback. Concerns grow about the loss of facilities. A35 Eype Picnic Spot Demolition Plan Faces Further Criticism National Highways wants to change an A35 refuge area. They submitted their plan last November. This spot has a café and public…
Moors Valley introduces a borrow-and-return cup scheme aiming to eliminate single-use waste and reduce carbon emissions. Returnable Cup Scheme Launches at Moors Valley in Beautiful Dorset Hey, guess what? A new thing is happening at Moors Valley. Litter Free Dorset is helping out. They’re working with Dorset Council and Forestry England. Circular & Co. is…
Gas main repairs trigger 11 weeks of temporary traffic lights on High Street. Expect delays, parking changes. Swanage High Street: Eleven Weeks of Temporary Traffic Lights Expected Hey, traffic in Swanage will be affected soon. SGN is putting traffic lights on High Street. This is between Jubilee Road and Days Road. Work starts Monday, February…
Residents of Corfe Mullen express anger as illegal dumping persists for six months despite council alerts. Corfe Mullen Residents Furious Over Uncollected Trash After Six Months Rayman Russell lives near Rushall Lane. He’s lived in Corfe Mullen for 22 years. He’s tired of the council’s inaction on illegal dumping. He has reported the problem for…
Find out how much your Dorset council tax might rise. Includes town fees and available support details. Dorset Council Tax Rates Increase Details Released for This Year Even the cheapest Band A homes pay £1,667. This amount does not include local town fees. These figures are the base council tax amount. They include Dorset Council’s…