A review conducted by independent auditors, finds that West Dorset District Council has followed a ‘reasonable process’ in its decision to relocate to new offices.
New recycling banks for food and drinks cartons have been launched today across the region.
Weymouth & Portland Borough Council has announced its plans for the Olympic Torch Relay celebration on 12 July.
Dorset’s music service has been announced as a centre of excellence for music education.
There has been no change in the leadership of Purbeck District Council.
Posted on 22 May 2012
Work is starting this month to repair Sturminster Marshall’s 16th century bridge. Masons working on the outside of the bridge from scaffolding in the River Stour will replace damaged stonework and repoint White Mill bridge using a traditional lime mortar.
Posted on 22 May 2012
There are just 100 days to go until the opening ceremony of the London 2012 Paralympic Games this summer.
Posted on 21 May 2012
Local people will be asked to have their say about a plan to shape the future of West Dorset and Weymouth & Portland at special drop-in sessions in June and July.
Posted on 18 May 2012
Five people with learning disabilities are celebrating after achieving qualifications in basic cooking techniques.
Posted on 18 May 2012
A Dorset farmer has been banned from keeping cattle for two years and sentenced to an eight week curfew order after being prosecuted for failing to provide adequate feed to his herd of 90 cattle, and causing unnecessary suffering to one of his cows.
Posted on 18 May 2012
The Olympic Flame will begin its 70-day journey around the UK on Saturday 19 May and is due to arrive in Dorset in July.
Posted on 18 May 2012
Cllr Peter Hall has been sworn in as Mayor of Christchurch at the annual meeting of Christchurch Borough Council.
Posted on 18 May 2012
The weather gods smiled on Christchurch Food & Wine Festival as, after days of rain, the Saturday and Sunday of the International Food Market was blessed with beautiful sunshine.
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