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Tags: Children, Fostering, Young people

Fostering veterans say the kids are alright

Posted on 22 December 2011 by Dorset County Council

Dorset’s longest-serving foster carers have been honoured after looking after children in the county for 40 years.

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Tags: Christmas recycling tips, Christmas tree, Recycling, Refuse

Christmas changes to rubbish and recycling collections

Posted on 21 December 2011 by West Dorset District Council

Rubbish and recycling collections across West Dorset, Weymouth and Portland will change slightly for the Christmas period. Continue Reading

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Tags: Dorchester, Tourism, Tourist Information Centre

Dorchester Tourist Information Centre staff recognised for excellence

Posted on 21 December 2011 by West Dorset District Council

Dorchester Tourist Information Centre has been selected as one of the three winners in the Tourism Information Service of the Year category.

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Tags: 2012 Olympics, Local Transport Plan, Transport, Weymouth Town Centre

Get prepared – Olympic travel advice for local businesses

Posted on 21 December 2011 by Dorset County Council

Businesses and employers in Dorset can benefit from free travel advice for summer 2012 during workshops over the coming months.

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Tags: Funding, Mayor's Charity Ball, Weymouth and Portland

Warm-hearted residents get thanks

Posted on 21 December 2011 by West Dorset District Council

Weymouth and Portland residents have been thanked for their generosity after donations to the Mayor’s fund last year.

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Tags: 2012, Economy, Olympics, Regeneration

Weymouth seafront continues its makeover

Posted on 21 December 2011 by Weymouth & Portland Borough Council

Residents and visitors will be able to enjoy a number of exciting enhancements and facilities that are continuing to transform Weymouth seafront. Continue Reading

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Tags: 2012, advertising, Business, Games, Olympics, regulations, sailing, trading

Deadline approaching for outdoor traders and advertisers in Olympic zones

Posted on 20 December 2011 by Weymouth & Portland Borough Council

Local businesses in the Weymouth and Portland area are being encouraged to ensure they comply with the outdoor trading and advertising regulations

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Tags: Food, food hygiene, food safety, Health, Health and safety, restaurants, scores on the doors

Festive food safety checks

Posted on 20 December 2011 by West Dorset District Council

Party-goers can enjoy eating out this Christmas knowing that food safety checks have been carried out across West Dorset.

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Tags: Christchurch, East Dorset, Partnership, Residents' survey

Residents’ survey shows support for Christchurch and East Dorset Councils

Posted on 20 December 2011 by Christchurch Borough Council

Residents of Christchurch and East Dorset have shown their support for their local councils and the partnership between them in a newly published survey.

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Tags: Dorset Highways, enhancement, Wimborne square

Wimborne Square enhancement set to begin

Posted on 16 December 2011 by East Dorset District Council

Work on the much-anticipated Wimborne Square enhancement scheme begins on 9 January, 2012.

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Tags: Community, Environment, Volunteers, Walking

Rights of way cleared by trailblazing volunteers

Posted on 16 December 2011 by Dorset County Council

Volunteers are paving the way for better rural footpaths in Dorset.

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Tags: Blandford, Parking, Shaftesbury

Free parking in Blandford and Shaftesbury

Posted on 16 December 2011 by North Dorset District Council

Shoppers will be able to park free in Blandford and Shaftesbury on Saturday 17 December. Continue Reading

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Tags: After Dark Plan, Community Safety Partnership, Weymouth and Portland

Boost for town centre with new after dark plan

Posted on 16 December 2011 by Weymouth & Portland Borough Council

Plans to improve how Weymouth town centre operates after dark have been approved by Weymouth & Portland borough councillors. Continue Reading

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Tags: Cabinet, Savings, Services

Savings earmarked for 2012/13 – and council tax will remain frozen

Posted on 16 December 2011 by Dorset County Council

Proposals to reduce Dorset County Council’s budget by a further £5.6 million next year have been given the go-ahead for consultation by councillors. Continue Reading

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Tags: Adult social care, Cabinet, Day Services

Councillors agree a review of day services in Dorset

Posted on 15 December 2011 by Dorset County Council

County councillors have agreed to review day services across Dorset on a case- by-case basis.

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Tags: BDUK, Broadband, Business, Economy, Funding

West Dorset to invest £1.3m in broadband access

Posted on 14 December 2011 by West Dorset District Council

West Dorset District Council has announced it will contribute nearly £1.3m to improve the district’s broadband access.

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Tags: Christmas, Community Safety Partnership, Safety awareness

Drinks not drunks on the menu this Christmas

Posted on 14 December 2011 by Dorset County Council

Party-goers in Dorset are being reminded that Christmas should remain merry as part of a new alcohol and safety awareness campaign.

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Tags: Christmas, Recycling, Waste

Twelve ways to stop your waste expanding this Christmas

Posted on 14 December 2011 by Dorset County Council

The Dorset Waste Partnership is recommending 12 easy ways to reduce and recycle your rubbish this Christmas.

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Tags: 2012, guide, Tourism, West Dorset

New West Dorset 2012 tourism guide hits the shelves

Posted on 14 December 2011 by West Dorset District Council

The brand new 2012 West Dorset Visitor Guide is out now. Continue Reading

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Tags: Christchurch, Highways, Roadworks

Public meeting for Burton Road footbridge works

Posted on 14 December 2011 by Dorset County Council

Dorset County Council is inviting local people to a public meeting to discuss work to replace the Burton Road footbridge over the A35 Christchurch bypass.

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