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Archive | July, 2010

Tags: Affordable housing, Purbeck

Local people to benefit from housing rules change

Posted on 28 July 2010 by Purbeck District Council

Purbeck District Council is introducing changes to the way it allocates housing association properties in the district. Continue Reading

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Tags: Purbeck, Sports, Sports Centre

Summer fun for children

Posted on 28 July 2010 by Purbeck District Council

Purbeck Sports Centre, Wareham, has a whole host of activities to keep the kids amused this summer.

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Tags: Climate change, Jurassic Coast

Share your memories of our ever-changing coast

Posted on 28 July 2010 by Dorset County Council

Communities on the Jurassic Coast are being asked to share records of our shifting shores to help understand and adapt to future changes.

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Tags: Play Day, Team Freedom, West Moors

National Play Day comes to East Dorset

Posted on 26 July 2010 by East Dorset District Council

A free event for children and families takes place at Fryers Playing Field, West Moors on Wednesday 4 August.

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Tags: Armed forces, Charity

Local charities receive benefit of armed forces events in Purbeck

Posted on 26 July 2010 by Purbeck District Council

£2,777 raised by local people has been passed to local charities. Continue Reading

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Tags: Cycling, Dorchester, Sustainability, Travel Choice

Get back in the saddle in Dorchester, Bridport and Christchurch

Posted on 26 July 2010 by Dorset County Council

Adults in Dorchester can get back on their bikes with a free cycle training taster session at St Osmund’s School on Sunday 1 August 2010.

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Tags: Young people

Bridging the gap in Dorchester

Posted on 23 July 2010 by Dorset County Council

A fun event aimed at bringing together younger and older people in Dorset was held at Dorchester Youth and Community Centre. Continue Reading

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Tags: Christchurch, Environment, South & South East in Bloom

‘In Bloom’ judges visit Christchurch

Posted on 20 July 2010 by Christchurch Borough Council

Judges for South & South East in Bloom have visited Christchurch to assess it for this year’s Awards. Continue Reading

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Tags: Weymouth Relief Road

Littlemoor Road to be severed for drainage works

Posted on 19 July 2010 by Dorset County Council

Drivers will not be able to use Littlemoor Road as a through route next weekend due to essential drainage works for the Weymouth Relief Road. Continue Reading

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Tags: Bus, Christchurch

Three-into-one bus to provide improved links for Christchurch

Posted on 19 July 2010 by Dorset County Council

Three bus services in Christchurch are being merged to create a new route providing a more regular and useful service for local people.

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Tags: Bus, Jurassic Coast, Swanage, Weymouth

New bus service to help you explore the Jurassic Coast

Posted on 19 July 2010 by Dorset County Council

A new way to explore the Jurassic Coast will be available from Saturday 24 July with the launch of the new X43 bus service.

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Dorset celebrates its new teaching talent

Posted on 19 July 2010 by Dorset County Council

Over 120 student and trainee teachers have graduated after spending the past year training in schools across Dorset, Bournemouth, Poole and the surrounding area. Continue Reading

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Tags: Consultation, Elections, Purbeck, Voting

Consultation on council election frequency in Purbeck

Posted on 16 July 2010 by Purbeck District Council

Purbeck District Council is consulting with members of the local community on the frequency of elections in the district. Continue Reading

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Tags: Dorset County Pupil Council

Pupils tackle tough issues at council meeting

Posted on 16 July 2010 by Dorset County Council

Members of Dorset’s County Pupil Council discussed tough issues including, bullying, drugs, alcohol and the country’s financial situation at their latest meeting. Continue Reading

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Grandparents’ group – just right for the summer holidays

Posted on 16 July 2010 by Dorset County Council

A new weekly group for grandparents and grandchildren is about to start – just in time for the summer holidays. Continue Reading

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Tags: Mental health

Have your say on mental health services provided by Dorset County Council and the NHS

Posted on 16 July 2010 by Dorset County Council

Independent inspectors from the Care Quality Commission would like to speak to local people about their experience of mental health services in Dorset. Continue Reading

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Tags: Christchurch, Dial-a-Bus, Transport

Christchurch Dial-a-Bus relaunched

Posted on 15 July 2010 by Christchurch Borough Council

The Christchurch Dial-a-Bus service has been given a relaunch to residents of the Borough at a ceremony held at Bure House. Continue Reading

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Tags: Christchurch, Holiday activities, Nature, Young people

Nature Holiday Club in Christchurch

Posted on 15 July 2010 by Christchurch Borough Council

Young nature enthusiasts will have the chance to have fun and find out more about wildlife at four special days arranged by Christchurch Countryside Service during the school holidays. Continue Reading

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Tags: Weymouth

Councils look set to share services

Posted on 14 July 2010 by West Dorset District Council

Staff from West Dorset District Council and Weymouth and Portland Borough Council could soon find themselves working together in a bid to reduce cost for taxpayers and improve services. Continue Reading

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Tags: Armed forces

Thousands show their support for the armed forces in Purbeck

Posted on 14 July 2010 by Purbeck District Council

Thousands of people were recently in Wareham to see the local armed forces receive the Freedom of Purbeck and parade through the town centre.

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