Tag Archive | "Transport"

Tags: , , , , ,

Community sponsors found for five school crossing patrols

Posted on 08 May 2012 by Dorset County Council

Four aggregate companies, whose huge lorries regularly pass Bere Regis First School, have demonstrated their commitment to community safety by teaming up to sponsor the school crossing patrol. Continue Reading

Comments (0)

Tags: , ,

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

Comments (0)

Tags: , , , ,

A350 Upton to Beacon Hill to be resurfaced

Posted on 26 April 2012 by Dorset County Council

Delays may occur on the A350 from the Upton roundabout to the Beacon Hill junction in early May while the road is resurfaced. Continue Reading

Comments (0)

Tags: , , , ,

Relief Road wins another construction award

Posted on 16 April 2012 by Dorset County Council

Contractors who built the Weymouth Relief Road are in the top 3% of projects in the Considerate Constructors Scheme 2012 National Awards. Skanska Construction UK Ltd won a silver award for its work as major contractor on the road. Continue Reading

Comments (0)

Tags: , , ,

Weymouth’s intelligent transport system wins excellence award

Posted on 29 March 2012 by Dorset County Council

Weymouth’s new intelligent transport system has won the top award for excellence from the Intelligent Transport Society for the United Kingdom. Continue Reading

Comments (0)

Tags: , , , ,

Council subsidises Dorchester to Yeovil bus service until June

Posted on 23 March 2012 by Dorset County Council

Dorset County Council is subsidising the 212 bus service between Dorchester, Maiden Newton and Yeovil from Monday (26 March) to maintain a modified service while the long-term situation is reviewed. Continue Reading

Comments (0)

Tags: , , , , ,

Dorchester Road improvements start

Posted on 23 March 2012 by Dorset County Council

Work is starting next week (26 March) on the first phase of improvements to Dorchester Road after residents backed the amended proposals. Continue Reading

Comments (0)

Tags: , , , , ,

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

Comments (0)

Tags: , , ,

Work about to start on Olympic park and ride sites

Posted on 03 February 2012 by Dorset County Council

Construction works will get underway on Monday 6 February on the temporary park and ride sites being used for visitors during the Olympic sailing events this summer. Continue Reading

Comments (0)

Tags: , , , , , , , ,

Newstead Road closed for bridge installation

Posted on 31 January 2012 by Dorset County Council

The new pedestrian and cycle bridge over Newstead Road, Weymouth, will be installed one week later than planned.

Continue Reading

Comments (0)

Tags: , , , ,

Have your say on Dorchester Road improvements

Posted on 23 January 2012 by Dorset County Council

There is a chance to comment on new plans to improve Dorchester Road in Weymouth at a series of public meetings.  Continue Reading

Comments (0)

Weymouth Bay

Tags: , ,

Olympic transport plans get the go-ahead

Posted on 16 January 2012 by Dorset County Council

Designated pedestrian routes, park and ride sites and cycle parking are among the transport measures designed in Weymouth and Portland for the Olympics.

Continue Reading

Comments (0)

Tags: , , ,

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.

Continue Reading

Comments (0)

Tags: , , ,

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

Comments (0)

Tags: , ,

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.

Continue Reading

Comments (0)

Tags: , , , ,

London 2012 transport website launched to help spectators plan how they will travel next summer

Posted on 15 August 2011 by Dorset County Council

A one-stop travel shop that enables London 2012 spectators to plan their routes a year ahead of the Games before booking their travel has been launched.

Continue Reading

Comments (0)

Tags: , ,

Christchurch Dial-a-Bus relaunched

Posted on 15 July 2010 by Christchurch Borough Council

The Christchurch Dial-a-Bus service has been given a relaunch to residents of the Borough at a ceremony held at Bure House. Continue Reading

Comments Off

Tags: , ,

Eager Christchurch cyclists take part in community bike ride

Posted on 21 June 2010 by Christchurch Borough Council

Nearly 100 riders of all ages were led by the Mayor and Mayoress of Christchurch, Cllr Nick Geary and Gillian Geary on a Community Cycle Ride round Christchurch. Continue Reading

Comments Off

Tags: ,

Government puts A338 funding decision on hold until autumn

Posted on 15 June 2010 by Dorset County Council

The Government has told Dorset County Council that it will not be making a decision on the £24.3m funding requested to renew the A338 Bournemouth Spur Road until after its spending review this autumn. Continue Reading

Comments Off

                                              To find information about where you live, just enter your postcode below.
                                             

Latest news from each council:


Local news sources:

BBC Dorset
Bournemouth Echo
Bridport News
Dorset Echo
Western Gazette

(All links open in a new window)