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Tags: potholes, Roads

Government cash helps county council respond to pothole problems

Posted on 29 September 2011 by Dorset County Council

Dorset County Council has been using an extra £2.75m from the government to resurface streets blighted by potholes and other damage following two freezing cold winters.

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Tags: Consultation, Gypsy, Traveller

East Dorset agrees Gypsy and Traveller site consultation

Posted on 29 September 2011 by East Dorset District Council

East Dorset councillors are moving ahead with a public consultation exercise on the proposed location of Gypsy and Traveller sites in their district.

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Tags: Awards, Business

West Dorset wins business award

Posted on 28 September 2011 by West Dorset District Council

Efforts to make West Dorset business friendly have been rewarded at a special ceremony. Continue Reading

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Tags: Residential Care Services, Swanage

Swanage set to benefit from substantial investment in residential care services

Posted on 27 September 2011 by Dorset County Council

Plans for a total refurbishment of the former James Day Residential home in Swanage have been unveiled.

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Tags: cycle map, Travel map

New Active Travel map for Christchurch

Posted on 26 September 2011 by Christchurch Borough Council

People looking for the best routes to get around Christchurch by foot, bicycle or mobility scooter can now find them on an Active Travel map.

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Tags: Markets, Tunisian market

A taste of North Africa comes to Christchurch

Posted on 26 September 2011 by Christchurch Borough Council

Visitors to Christchurch will be able to enjoy a traditional North African shopping experience when a Tunisian Bazaar arrives in Saxon Square from Friday 7 to Sunday 9 October from 9am until 5pm.

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Tags: Community, Consultation, Core Strategy, Housing

Help shape new development in Purbeck

Posted on 22 September 2011 by Purbeck District Council

Purbeck residents are being asked to suggest the look of proposed new development in the district. Continue Reading

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Tags: Fit Christchurch Fun Day

Thousands enjoy another Fit Christchurch Fun Day

Posted on 21 September 2011 by Christchurch Borough Council

More than five thousand people came down to the Quomps at Christchurch Quay to take part in the third annual Fit Christchurch Fun Day.

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Tags: Gypsies and Travellers

Dorset councils to discuss traveller sites consultation

Posted on 21 September 2011 by Dorset County Council

Councils in Dorset are considering options for resolving problems with illegal gypsy and traveller camps, ahead of a planned public consultation later this autumn. Continue Reading

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Tags: Cycleway, Highways, Portland Beach Road

Improvements to the Portland Beach Road cycleway

Posted on 20 September 2011 by Dorset County Council

Work will begin next month on the Portland Beach Road cycleway improvements. Continue Reading

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Tags: Adult social care, Day Services

The council agrees to extend public meetings on future of day services

Posted on 19 September 2011 by Dorset County Council

People in Bridport, Wareham and Shaftesbury will now have an early opportunity to discuss ideas for the future of day services in Dorset.

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Tags: Chairman, Charities, Civic Day, Lyme Regis

Celebrating the RNLI on Civic Day

Posted on 19 September 2011 by West Dorset District Council

Visiting the Lyme Regis Lifeboat Station was among the highlights on offer when mayors and other dignitaries visited West Dorset.

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Tags: Dorset County Council, School transport

Council takes action over school transport problems

Posted on 16 September 2011 by Dorset County Council

Dorset County Council has taken action in response to concerns by parents regarding problems with some school transport services since the start of the new term. Continue Reading

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Tags: 2012 Olympics, Adult social care

Celebrating International Paralympic Day

Posted on 14 September 2011 by Dorset County Council

Disabled adults from the Weymouth Ridgeway Centre took part in a celebration to mark the International Paralympic Day on 8 September.

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Tags: Broadband, Information technology

40,000 more south west homes and businesses set for super-fast broadband

Posted on 13 September 2011 by West Dorset District Council

Another 40,000 homes and businesses in the south west are set to benefit from super-fast broadband, BT announced today. Continue Reading

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Tags: Adult social care, Dorset County Council, Healthy lifestyle

Eat Well – Stay Healthy

Posted on 13 September 2011 by Dorset County Council

As the Hairy Bikers turn their attention to promote healthy eating for older people, Dorset County Council has been working to provide more opportunities for access to food and nutrition for older people across the county.

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Tags: Cycling, European Mobility Week, Weymouth Relief Road

Try alternatives to the car in European Mobility Week

Posted on 12 September 2011 by Dorset County Council

Ever wanted to find out more about electric cars, or try out an electric bike? People in Dorset can learn more about this and other alternative forms of transport during European Mobility Week this month. Continue Reading

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Tags: Environment, flytipping, Road safety

Illegal flytipping causes a serious road hazard

Posted on 09 September 2011 by Purbeck District Council

A large amount of garden waste has been dumped in a small country lane causing a serious hazard to motorists. Continue Reading

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Tags: Christchurch, South & South East in Bloom

South & South East in Bloom awards for Christchurch

Posted on 08 September 2011 by Christchurch Borough Council

Christchurch has come away with a High Silver Gilt award in the Coastal Town category, with Stanpit Marsh getting a Silver Gilt award in the Best Country Park category, in this year’s South & South East in Bloom competition.

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Tags: Development, Dorchester, Healthy lifestyle, Leisure, Recreation, Sport

Historic funding boost for new pool

Posted on 08 September 2011 by West Dorset District Council

Dorchester Swimming Bath Trustees have donated £72,000 towards the building of the new Dorchester Sports Centre. Continue Reading

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