Efforts are underway to prevent the closure of Blandford youth center. Meeting set to find solutions for youth services. Fight to Save Blandford Youth Center From Imminent Closure Clare Sutton will meet with Treads trustees. Children’s Services staff will also be there. Dorset Youth Association will attend the meeting on February 20. They plan to…
Plans are underway to improve Ferndown town centre. It addresses parking and safety with community input. Ferndown Town Centre Revamp Planned To Enhance Victoria Road Area Mike Parkes says the area feels lifeless now. Planters and trees used to be there, but they’re gone. He thinks wider pavements cause parking problems. People park on pavements…
Network Rail won’t alter its plan for Wareham level crossing amid local opposition and safety worries persisting until 2038. Wareham Level Crossing Stays Open Despite Network Rail’s Concerns Network Rail might close a crossing in Wareham if they don’t agree on a plan by 2038. Locals, the council, and a famous actor oppose it because…
Roadworks near Upton Country Park delayed to January 2026 to avoid summer event disruptions and minimize traffic issues. Upton Roadworks Near Country Park Postponed Until January 2026 Dorset Council is changing some road work plans. These changes impact the area near Upton Country Park. They want to avoid problems with summer events there, so the…
The A3066 Beaminster Tunnel will close for up to five days starting February 17 for carriageway maintence. A3066 Beaminster Tunnel: Week Long Closure for Maintenance The A3066 will close near Beaminster Tunnel. It’s between Buckham Down Road and 270 meters south. The closure starts Monday, February 17 and could last up to five days. The…
Council rejects Network Rail’s bid to close a level crossing after local protests led by Edward Fox. Dorset Council Blocks Network Rail Level Crossing Closure Proposal Hey, guess what’s happening in Wareham? The council leader changed his mind about a train crossing. Nick Ireland said he can’t support Network Rail’s bridge idea anymore. Locals really…
Council withdraws proposed overnight parking fees after business owner uproar. A parking review will be carried out. Dorset Council Reverses Course on Overnight Parking Charges Dorset Council thought about adding car park fees. These fees worried shop owners; they feared it could hurt evening business. The council listened to concerns as businesses, locals, and councilors…
New floodlights for Bridport FC are proposed alongside housing and business sign plans in West Dorset. Bridport Football Club Floodlight Plan Among West Dorset Proposals Dorset Council got plans for new lights by Bridport Football Club. They want four new columns and sixteen floodlights. Someone wants to keep the Pilsdon View campsite facilities. The site…
Council reclaims Bridport property after 5 years using CPO as a last resort to combat the housing crisis. Dorset Council Buys Bridport Property With Compulsory Purchase Order Hey, check this out. The council worked five years to reclaim a house, negotiating with its legal owner to get it back. The council said they use CPO…
The popular Dorset Seafood Festival will not take place in Weymouth in 2025 due to essential seawall repair work. Weymouth Seafeast Festival Cancelled for 2025 Due to Repairs The Seafeast festival won’t happen in 2025. Dorset Council is doing work at the Pavilion peninsula, and organizers plan to bring it back in 2026. Seafeast is…