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Council services affected by strike action

Posted on 30 November 2011 by dorsetforyou.com

Public sector unions are carrying out a national strike today (30/11), which affects council-run services.

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Tags: Chewton Bunny, mountain biking, recreation site

Christchurch Council asking for views on proposals for Chewton Bunny

Posted on 29 November 2011 by Christchurch Borough Council

Christchurch Council is proposing to improve the area known as Chewton Bunny, by creating areas for recreation and mountain biking.

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Tags: Dog fouling, PACT, Purewell Meadows

Showing up dog fouling problem at Purewell Meadows, Christchurch

Posted on 29 November 2011 by Christchurch Borough Council

Officers from Christchurch Council and Dorset Police have identified dog fouling at Purewell Meadows with yellow markers.

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Tags: Christmas Fund Appeal, Mayor, Weymouth and Portland

Mayor launches Christmas Fund Appeal

Posted on 29 November 2011 by Weymouth & Portland Borough Council

The Mayor of Weymouth & Portland is appealing to the community to support those in need this Christmas.

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Tags: Dorset driver course, Road safety, Winter weather

Get ready for winter – sign up for a Dorset Driver course

Posted on 29 November 2011 by Dorset County Council

More of the popular Dorset Driver courses have been organised by Dorset County Council over the winter.

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Tags: 2012 Olympics, 2012 Paralympics, Weymouth

Stay up to date with Olympic e-newsletter

Posted on 28 November 2011 by West Dorset District Council

Get the latest information surrounding the London 2012 Olympic & Paralympic Games coming to Dorset by signing up to a free e-newsletter. Continue Reading

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Tags: Christchurch, Christchurch Christmas Festival, Father Christmas

Crowds enjoy Christchurch Christmas Festival

Posted on 28 November 2011 by Christchurch Borough Council

Thousands greeted Father Christmas and his reindeer when they flew into Christchurch for the Christmas Festival on Saturday.

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Tags: Dorchester, judges, Old crown court

Judges shown rough justice

Posted on 28 November 2011 by West Dorset District Council

Dungeons, stocks and other harsh punishments from the past have been examined by Judges in Dorchester.

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Tags: 2012, 2012 Olympics, 2012 Paralympics

Start on site – Chesil Beach Centre extension

Posted on 28 November 2011 by Weymouth & Portland Borough Council

Work started on the expansion of the Chesil Beach Visitor Centre on 7 November 2011. Continue Reading

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Tags: advocacy, Crime

Project that tackles hate crime marks first anniversary

Posted on 25 November 2011 by West Dorset District Council

A project to help people report hate crime in Dorset has achieved a lot in its first year.

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Tags: Christchurch, flooding, Roadworks

Essential drainage works on Parley Lane

Posted on 25 November 2011 by Dorset County Council

Work to stop flooding on Parley Lane near Bournemouth Airport will begin on Monday 28 November and last for up to three weeks.

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Tags: Christmas, Dorchester, Roads

Temporary road closures for Dorchester Christmas Cracker

Posted on 25 November 2011 by Dorset County Council

A number of roads in Dorchester will be temporarily closed on the evening of Thursday 1 December 2011 for this year’s Dorchester Christmas Cracker festivities.

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Tags: Council Services, Gillingham, Gillingham Town Hall

Gillingham Direct open for business

Posted on 24 November 2011 by North Dorset District Council

People living in and around Gillingham have a new way of finding out about council services now the Gillingham Direct office has opened.

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Tags: Dorset, Purbeck, Registrar

Tell Us Once launched in Purbeck

Posted on 22 November 2011 by Purbeck District Council

A new service to reduce stress and red tape when reporting a birth or death has been launched in Purbeck. Continue Reading

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Tags: Dorset Countryside, Environment, Woodland

Warm your cockles with Dorset woodland fuel

Posted on 21 November 2011 by Dorset County Council

With winter evenings fully upon us there’s nothing better than a cosy log fire to curl up in front of. Continue Reading

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Tags: Coast, Jurassic Coast, Routes

iCoast gives a sea bird’s eye view

Posted on 21 November 2011 by Dorset County Council

New online photographs let you see the Dorset coast without getting your feet wet Continue Reading

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Tags: 2012 Olympics, Berths and anchorages, Weymouth

London 2012 berths and anchorages in Weymouth open for bookings

Posted on 18 November 2011 by Dorset County Council

Booking visitor berthing and anchorage in Weymouth for the sailing events of the London 2012 games are now open.

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Tags: Children, Education, OFSTED

Dorset’s children’s services are among the best performing in the country

Posted on 18 November 2011 by Dorset County Council

Children’s services run by Dorset County Council have been rated “excellent” by Government inspectors. Continue Reading

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Tags: Children, OFSTED, safeguarding

Inspectors give the thumbs-up to safeguarding in Dorset

Posted on 18 November 2011 by Dorset County Council

Safeguarding and looked after children services across Dorset have been rated as good, with outstanding features, by Ofsted. Continue Reading

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Tags: Dorset Countryside, Durlston Castle, Durlston Country Park, Jurassic Coast

Durlston Castle opens after major refurbishment

Posted on 16 November 2011 by Dorset County Council

Durlston Castle, the centrepiece of Durlston Country Park, will be re-opening to the public on 18 November. Continue Reading

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