Category Archives: Dorchester

Helping Dorchester’s Young People

Supporting and working with Dorchester’s young people has been a major priority of local Lib Dem Councillors in recent years. This year has seen the culmination of several projects including: the Skate Park, which seems to have been used virtually … finish reading Helping Dorchester’s Young People

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Lib Dems say NO to New Council Offices

At West Dorset’s Council meeting on 16 July, the Conservatives over-rode Liberal Democrat objections and agreed to spend more than £12 million on new offices in Charles Street, Dorchester. Dr Sue Farrant, Liberal Democrat Parliamentary Candidate for West Dorset believes … finish reading Lib Dems say NO to New Council Offices

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Election results

West Dorset’s Liberal Democrats are celebrating after the County Council election results. In many other places, including neighbouring Devon, Cornwall and Hampshire, the Conservatives have gained from the volatile national situation and the collapse of the Labour party. Here West … finish reading Election results

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‘Lost Ways’ has lost its way!

Trevor Jones in a typical town path “This is a quote from a Liberal Democrat Peer speaking this spring in the House of Lords”, explained Dorchester Councillor Trevor Jones. “He was talking about a Government project called Lost Ways which … finish reading ‘Lost Ways’ has lost its way!

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Borough Gardens nears completion

Borough Gardens renovations nearing completion “The new play area opened last half term and has already proved to be very popular,” he added. “There is still a bit more work to do but all of this should be finished soon. … finish reading Borough Gardens nears completion

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200 new jobs is good news for local economy but more needs to be done

Poundbury office development under construction “It is extremely good news that we are attracting new jobs to West Dorset,” says Dorchester Councillor Andy Canning. “The Duchy deserves praise for what it has achieved but West Dorset District Council needs to … finish reading 200 new jobs is good news for local economy but more needs to be done

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Concern at On-Street Car Parking Charges

Richard Biggs and Molly Rennie are concerned about a number of aspects of the County Council’s proposals to introduce charges for on-street car parking. “The County must ensure that local businesses are fully consulted about this proposal. Customers must not … finish reading Concern at On-Street Car Parking Charges

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Speed in Manor Park

Local residents are increasingly concerned about speeding traffic in Manor Park. Your Town Councillors are pressing the County Council to conduct a survey to examine how bad the problem is. Then we can get the County to take the appropriate … finish reading Speed in Manor Park

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Poundbury Development Brief

Martin Graham and Andy Canning are working to ensure that we get the next phases of Poundbury right. They want to see 35% of all homes to be affordable, restrictions to the height of the tallest buildings, far more tree … finish reading Poundbury Development Brief

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St George’s Road Relief Road

“At long last plans are being brought forward that will cut traffic along the very narrow St George’s Road,” says Tony Lyall. “This project also includes some new housing and we are pressing for new affordable homes for shared ownership … finish reading St George’s Road Relief Road

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