Dorset Council12 hrs agoScooter rally parking tickets refunded after outcryScooter riders issued with fines after parking on a pavement at a rally are to be refunded.12 hrs ago2 days agoCouncils want new PM to speed up Dorset devolutionCalls to allow a Heart of Wessex authority that was first rejected by the government in January 2025.2 days ago6 days ago'We have a waste problem, not a litter problem'During the tourist season, Dorset Council collects between eight and ten tonnes of waste every day.6 days ago8 days agoRogue gardener jailed for defrauding 18 customersJames Knight took deposits from then failed to finish work including claims his grandfather had died.8 days ago7 Jul 2026Council urges shops to suspend disposable BBQ salesStores should follow guidelines on fire risk precautions for hot weather, Dorset Council says.7 Jul 20267 Jul 2026Speed limit reductions for county roadsDorset Council confirms speed limit changes will come into force in Ferndown and West Parley.7 Jul 202627 Jun 2026Project aims to improve beach access for allThe scheme has secured funding from Dorset Council to test improvements at Weymouth Beach.27 Jun 202621 Jun 2026Repairs to historic harbour wall completedEngineers used a low spring tide to repair a void at the base of the wall of The Cobb in Lyme Regis.21 Jun 202617 Jun 2026Council tests AI to speed up planning applicationsAI agents are being tested at Dorset Council to collate and assess planning documents.17 Jun 2026...
