Dorset Council2 days agoAir quality testing to protect heathlandsLocal authorities say the data is "vital" for ensuring they are taking steps to restore the heathland.2 days ago2 days agoCouncil has 'no plans' to use waste incineratorDorset council leader restates the authority's "longstanding opposition" to the proposed facility.2 days ago7 days agoCouncil helps fund works to stop seafront collapseDorset Council helps bridge the funding gap for works to halt ground movement on Swanage seafront.7 days ago18 May 2026Council to review £9.5m plans for flooding worksThe council's cabinet is being asked to approve the plans on its meeting on Tuesday.18 May 202611 May 2026Seafront bandstand to host music and weddingsA new promenade bandstand will be built in 2027, next to Weymouth's American War Memorial.11 May 20266 May 2026Largest Thomas Hardy collection free to viewAmong the digitised material is draft manuscripts of some of the writer's novels. 6 May 20264 May 2026No Mow May continues to growWildlife charity Plantlife hopes more gardeners than ever will pause mowing their lawns.4 May 20261 May 2026Which beaches are dogs banned from this summer?The annual ban on certain beaches across Dorset comes into force for the summer. 1 May 202628 Apr 2026Councillor calls derelict school fire 'predictable'Dorset councillor for Sherborne, Robin Legg, says the site was on the council's radar.28 Apr 2026...
