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Archive | October, 2011
Tags: 2012 Olympics, sailing, Weymouth and Portland
London 2012 – local public drop-ins announced
Posted on 28 October 2011 by Dorset County Council
Tags: Dorchester, Highways, Roadworks
Northernhay wall works to resume
Posted on 27 October 2011 by Dorset County Council
Northernhay in Dorchester will be closed between 9.30am and 4.30pm Monday to Friday from 31 October 2011.
Tags: emergency, gas leak, Swanage
Swanage residents and businesses return after gas leak
Posted on 27 October 2011 by Purbeck District Council
People affected by a gas mains leak in Swanage have been able to return to their properties.
Tags: Countryside Management, East Dorset, Potterne, Skate park
Fantastic facility for East Dorset bikers, bladers and skaters is launched
Posted on 26 October 2011 by East Dorset District Council
A fantastic facility for young people in East Dorset has been unveiled.
Tags: emergency, Fire and Rescue, gas leak, Police, Swanage
Swanage gas leak incident
Posted on 25 October 2011 by Purbeck District Council
At approximately 9.25am this morning Dorset Fire and Rescue Service was called to Victoria Avenue in Swanage to a gas mains leak.
Tags: Bus, Children, Transport, Young people
Watchdog committee opens school transport failure investigation
Posted on 25 October 2011 by Dorset County Council
A wide-ranging investigation into recent failures of home-to-school transport in Dorset is underway. Continue Reading
Tags: Adult social care, Blandford
Care home in Blandford celebrates ‘topping-out’ milestone
Posted on 21 October 2011 by Dorset County Council
A brand new high dependency care home in Blandford is one step closer to reality.
Tags: Dorset County Council, Trading Standards
Weymouth building firm boss pays for false claims
Posted on 21 October 2011 by Dorset County Council
A director of a failed building firm has been prosecuted by Dorset County Council’s Trading Standards after an investigation into false claims about major building work carried out at a local guest house. Continue Reading
Tags: Beaches, Jurassic Coast
Help stem the tide of litter clogging the Jurassic Coast
Posted on 21 October 2011 by Dorset County Council
Families planning a trip to the Jurassic Coast during the half-term holidays are being urged to support a new war on marine and beach litter. Continue Reading
Tags: Core Strategy, Planning
Mineral extraction roadshow in Verwood this weekend
Posted on 20 October 2011 by Dorset County Council
A roadshow is being held at Verwood Farmers’ Market on Saturday 22 October for people to find out more about future mineral extraction in Dorset.
Tags: Christchurch, gypsy and traveller sites
Christchurch council to consult on gypsy and traveller sites
Posted on 19 October 2011 by Christchurch Borough Council
Christchurch councillors have agreed to go out to consultation on potential sites in the borough for gypsy and traveller pitches.
Tags: Admiral Walcott portrait, Christchurch
Admiral Walcott comes home to Christchurch
Posted on 19 October 2011 by Christchurch Borough Council
A portrait of Admiral John Edward Walcott has been returned to the borough having been in the possession of Bournemouth Borough Council for a number of years.
Tags: Christchurch, South & South East in Bloom
Christchurch gardeners receive certificates of excellence
Posted on 19 October 2011 by Christchurch Borough Council
Some of Christchurch’s most dedicated gardeners have been presented with certificates of excellence from the South and South East in Bloom Awards.
Tags: Community, Funding, Grant, Volunteering
Dorset launches new community fund
Posted on 19 October 2011 by Dorset County Council
Organisations and community groups can access a new fund to help local communities. Continue Reading
Tags: Bus, Dorchester, Poundbury
New bus service to link Poundbury and Dorchester town centre
Posted on 18 October 2011 by Dorset County Council
A brand new bus service between Poundbury and Dorchester town centre will start running on Monday 24 October. Continue Reading
Tags: Children, Leisure, Recreation, Sport, Young people
Children’s half term fun at Purbeck Sports Centre
Posted on 17 October 2011 by Purbeck District Council
Purbeck Sports Centre is hosting a huge range of activities to thrill the children this Autumn Half Term.
Tags: Cabinet notes, Committees
Dorset County Council Cabinet notes from 5 October 2011
Posted on 17 October 2011 by Dorset County Council
The following notes are for general circulation. They do not seek to reflect every agenda item discussed, but to provide an early summary on key issues and decisions. They are not intended, nor should they be seen as, official minutes. Continue Reading
Tags: Bus, Committees, School transport
Councillors to discuss investigation into school bus failures
Posted on 14 October 2011 by Dorset County Council
The initial findings of an investigation into failures of school transport in Dorset will be presented on Thursday 20 October.
Tags: Community, Funding, Transport
Launch of new community project to cut travel and improve services
Posted on 13 October 2011 by Dorset County Council
Dorset County Council is looking for two enthusiastic local community groups to pilot a project to bring services into their area and help reduce how much they travel.
Tags: Children, Consultation, Development, Jurassic Coast, Planning
Artistic vision for the Mound at West Bay
Posted on 11 October 2011 by West Dorset District Council
An exciting landscaping project is due to start at the Mound car park area in West Bay on Monday 17 October 2011.
- Weymouth manhole covers to be fixed
- Dorset councils to discuss traveller sites consultation
- Weymouth and Portland set for street light switch-off
- A351 to close for five weeks for essential repairs
- Purbeck to consult on possible Gypsy and Traveller sites
- Monster Jurassic Coast fossil goes on display at Dorset County Museum
- Viking warriors’ last stand on Ridgeway
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