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Tags: Christchurch, Dorset Waste Partnership, East Dorset, Recycling, Waste

Residents receive leaflets about waste collection changes

Posted on 16 May 2012 by Dorset County Council

Residents in Christchurch and parts of East Dorset are receiving information about changes to their recycling and rubbish collections.

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Tags: Jurassic Coast, Marine, Transport

Funding sought to kick-start Jurassic Coast marine transport links

Posted on 02 May 2012 by Dorset County Council

The Jurassic Coast Partnership has applied for £2.8 million from the Big Lottery Coastal Communities Fund to help develop marine links at both the western and eastern end of the 95-mile long Jurassic Coast World Heritage Site. Continue Reading

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Tags: 2012 Olympics, Community, Cycling, Newstead Road bridge, Recreation, Sustrans

Bridging the gap

Posted on 02 May 2012 by Dorset County Council

Residents and community groups are invited to celebrate the opening of the new Newstead Road walking and cycling bridge with a family fun day on Sunday 6 May. Continue Reading

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Good food hygiene is getting easier to spot in Dorset

Posted on 01 May 2012 by North Dorset District Council

From 1 May 2012 you will be able to find out how good the food hygiene controls are at food premises across Dorset. The local authorities are working with the Food Standards Agency to launch the National Food hygiene rating scheme. Continue Reading

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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

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Tags: Highways, Roadworks, Weymouth, Weymouth Transport Package

Weymouth manhole covers to be fixed

Posted on 13 April 2012 by Dorset County Council

Delays are possible at the Kings Street, Queens Street junction in Weymouth next Sunday (22 April) when loose manhole covers are being replaced. Continue Reading

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Tags: Economic Development Strategy, north

North Dorset Economic Development Strategy

Posted on 13 April 2012 by North Dorset District Council

The draft Economic Development Strategy for North Dorset is coming towards the end of its consultation period which ends on 30 April. Continue Reading

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Tags: Dorset Countryside, Environment, Sustainability

Dorset sets out plans for renewable energy

Posted on 30 March 2012 by Dorset County Council

Local councils and other partners in Dorset are to set out a new strategy for how the county can support renewable energy.

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Tags: Children, Dorset Countryside, Environment, Healthy lifestyle, Leisure, Recreation, Tourism, Young people

Eggcelent outdoor fun this Easter

Posted on 30 March 2012 by Dorset County Council

Rangers at Avon Heath Country Park are sending children searching for wholesome Easter
entertainment with egg hunts and trails.

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Tags: Countryside, Dorchester, Dorset Countryside, Environment

County Hall works bring wildlife to Dorchester

Posted on 27 March 2012 by Dorset County Council

The latest phase of the County Hall grounds redesign is underway throughout spring, bringing more birds and other wildlife to central Dorchester.

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Tags: Coast, Dorset Countryside, Environment, Jurassic Coast, Olympics, Recreation, Tourism, Volunteering

Volunteers needed to keep Dorset’s beaches spic and span

Posted on 26 March 2012 by Dorset County Council

Dorset’s beaches are being spruced up once again this spring.

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Tags: Bridport, Bus, Community, Environment, Highways, Transport

New Bothenhampton Community Bus

Posted on 12 March 2012 by Dorset County Council

Bothenhampton residents will benefit from a new community bus service starting on Friday 16 March. Continue Reading

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Tags: Durlston, Osmington White Horse

Royal visit for two new-look Dorset attractions

Posted on 12 March 2012 by Dorset County Council

Two Dorset landmarks will receive the Royal seal of approval next week when HRH Princess Anne visits the county. Continue Reading

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Tags: Blandford, Food, Transition town

Local food from the Blandford area

Posted on 08 March 2012 by North Dorset District Council

Blandford Transition Town is presenting an evening of locally produced food information for Blandford and the surrounding area.

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Tags: Campaign, Dog fouling, Dog walking

Dog-walking spots targeted for ‘pick up after your dog’ campaign

Posted on 07 March 2012 by Christchurch Borough Council

Officers from Christchurch Council and Dorset Police have been mounting a campaign at favourite dog-walking spots in Christchurch to encourage people to ‘pick up’ after their dogs.

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Tags: dog control, Dog fouling, Dogs

Dog warden service returns to council

Posted on 05 March 2012 by Purbeck District Council

Purbeck District Council has taken over the management of the district’s dog warden service.

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Tags: Dog fouling

Promoting ‘picking up’ at Christchurch dog-walking spots

Posted on 28 February 2012 by Christchurch Borough Council

Officers from Christchurch Council and Dorset Police are mounting a campaign at favourite dog-walking spots in Christchurch to encourage people to ‘pick up’ after their dogs.

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Tags: Silton, Turbines, Wind farm

Silton Wind Farm Appeal

Posted on 24 February 2012 by North Dorset District Council

The appeal by Ecotricity agaianst the decision not to allow wind turbines to be built at Silton near Gillingham begins on Tuesday 28 February. Continue Reading

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Tags: Community, Environment, Recycling

Join in and Spring Clean

Posted on 15 February 2012 by West Dorset District Council

Town and parish councils and other organisations in West Dorset are invited to get involved with a Spring Clean.

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Tags: Consultation, Management Plan, St Catherine's Hill

Consultation on draft management plan for St Catherine’s Hill

Posted on 13 February 2012 by Christchurch Borough Council

A number of organisations have worked together to form The St Catherine’s Hill and Town Common Steering Group.

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