A new block of public toilets in Bridport’s town centre has been opened by West Dorset District Council.
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Tags: Bridport, Bridport Town Council, Bridport Town Hall redevelopment, Toilets
New toilets open in Bridport town centre
Posted on 09 May 2012 by West Dorset District Council
Tags: Diamond Jubilee
What’s your community doing for the Diamond Jubilee?
Posted on 27 April 2012 by North Dorset District Council
The four day Bank Holiday weekend celebrating HRH the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee from 2-5 June will be enjoyed by thousands of local people as well as visitors at hundreds of events across Dorset.
Tags: charlton down, conservation area, Consultation, Environment, West Dorset, winterbourne steepleton
Have your say on West Dorset conservation areas
Posted on 27 April 2012 by West Dorset District Council
Residents will be asked what they think of reviews of the character of the Charlton Down and Winterbourne Steepleton conservation areas and what they think of a proposal to extend the Charlton Down conservation area from Tuesday 1 May to Friday 29 June 2012. Continue Reading
Tags: Dorset Residents' Week, Leisure, Recreation, Tourism
Enjoy the best of Dorset for less during Residents’ Week
Posted on 24 April 2012 by West Dorset District Council
Residents across Dorset can enjoy discount deals at many of the county’s top attractions during Dorset Residents’ Week from 23 to 29 April using the special offer vouchers featured in the spring edition of the county council’s community newspaper ‘Your Dorset’. Continue Reading
Tags: Bridport, Leisure, Planning, Public artwork, West Bay, West Dorset
Artistic vision for West Bay unveiled
Posted on 20 April 2012 by West Dorset District Council
An exciting landscaping project to improve the Mound car park area in West Bay has been successfully completed.
Tags: 2012 Olympics, Olympic Flame, Olympic torch relay, Olympic Torchbearers, Torch Relay, West Dorset
District council to help West Dorset celebrate Olympic Torch Relay
Posted on 20 April 2012 by West Dorset District Council
West Dorset District Council is helping communities to fund celebration events and activities to greet the Olympic Flame as it travels through the district on Thursday 12 and Friday 13 July. Continue Reading
Tags: 100 days, 2012, 2012 Olympics, 2012 Paralympics, 2012 Torch Relay, Olympics, Weymouth & Portland
Giant sandcastle marks 100 days to go to the Games
Posted on 18 April 2012 by Weymouth & Portland Borough Council
A giant sandcastle has been built on Weymouth beach to mark 100 days to the start of the London 2012 Olympic Games on 27 July. Continue Reading
Tags: businesses, open day, Tourism, Tourist Information Centre
Tourism open days for local businesses
Posted on 13 April 2012 by West Dorset District Council
A series of open days for businesses will be on offer from Weymouth & Portland Borough Council and West Dorset District Council. Continue Reading
Tags: 2012, Information, leaflet, Olympics, paralympics, Tourism, Tourist Information Centre
Tourist leaflet hits the shelves
Posted on 04 April 2012 by Weymouth & Portland Borough Council
A brand new leaflet for visitors to Weymouth & Portland during 2012 is out now. Continue Reading
Tags: Coast, Coast protection works, Environment, Lyme Regis, Phase 4, Sea defence
Financial approval received for Phase 4 of Lyme Regis coastal protection
Posted on 30 March 2012 by West Dorset District Council
West Dorset District Council has received full financial approval from the Environment Agency for Phase 4 of the coastal protection works at Lyme Regis.
Tags: 2012 Olympics, 2012 Torch Relay, Olympic Flame, Olympic Torchbearers, West Dorset
West Dorset Torchbearers congratulated by Council Leader
Posted on 29 March 2012 by West Dorset District Council
Two of the Inspirational Torchbearers selected to carry the Olympic Flame through West Dorset were congratulated by the leader of West Dorset District Council, Councillor Robert Gould on Tuesday 27 March.
Tags: 2012 Olympics, 2012 Paralympics, Drop in sessions
New 2012 public drop-in events announced
Posted on 26 March 2012 by Weymouth & Portland Borough Council
London 2012 coming to Weymouth & Portland, Dorset ….Your chance to find out more Continue Reading
Tags: Leisure, Sports Centre, Thomas Hardye Leisure Centre
Thomas Hardye Leisure Centre to shut for two days in April
Posted on 19 March 2012 by West Dorset District Council
The Thomas Hardye Leisure Centre will be closed to the public for two days in April to allow for a building survey to take place.
Tags: 2012, 2012 Olympics, 2012 Paralympics, 2012 Torch Relay, Dorset, Olympic torch relay
Dorset’s Olympic Flame streets revealed
Posted on 19 March 2012 by Weymouth & Portland Borough Council
People in Dorset can find out from today where they will be able to greet the Olympic Flame and exactly which streets it will be carried along as it passes through the county. Continue Reading
Tags: Best of Dorset Show, Events, Weymouth Pavilion
Weymouth Pavilion showcases Best of Dorset 2012
Posted on 16 March 2012 by Weymouth & Portland Borough Council
Fashion Show opens Best of Dorset Show 2012, Sunday 25 March from 11am–4pm. Free entry. Weymouth Pavilion Ocean Room, theatre and forecourt. Continue Reading
Tags: Community, Environment, Partnership, West Dorset Partnership
New Chairman wanted for West Dorset Partnership
Posted on 12 March 2012 by West Dorset District Council
West Dorset Partnership (WDP) is looking appoint a new chairperson for the next four years. Continue Reading
Tags: Gryphon Leisure Centre, Sport Relief, Walking
Join Sport Relief
Posted on 12 March 2012 by West Dorset District Council
Runners and walkers have been asked to come to the Gryphon Leisure Centre and complete a mile for Sport Relief.
Tags: local business, Olympics, sailing, Tourism
Visit-dorset.com ready for 2012
Posted on 07 March 2012 by West Dorset District Council
The popular visit-dorset website has been redesigned and relaunched.
Tags: Dorchester, Dorchester Sports Centre, Leisure, Sports Centre, Thomas Hardye Leisure Centre, Thomas Hardye School, Time capsule
Thomas Hardye students to bury time capsule at new Dorchester Sports Centre
Posted on 07 March 2012 by West Dorset District Council
Students from Thomas Hardye School have been presented with a time capsule which is to be buried at the new Dorchester Sports Centre.
Tags: Consultation, Development, Dorchester, Heritage, Heritage Lottery, Leisure, Old crown court, Shire Hall, Thomas Hardy, Toll Puddle Martyrs, Tourism, West Dorset
Bright future ahead for Dorchester’s Shire Hall
Posted on 28 February 2012 by West Dorset District Council
Plans to shape the future of Dorchester’s historic Shire Hall are moving forward. Continue Reading
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