Category Archives: Dorchester

Robin Potter and Susie Hosford inspecting the new Kiosk which will be open during events and will provide mains electricity supply & disabled toilets for the first time. Later this year plans for improved historical interpretation, new seating, disabled access … finish reading Maumbury Rings

The Nature Reserve by the Millstream has now become an officially designated Local Nature Reserve and an active ‘Friends of the Reserve’ group has been established. “A high priority is to clear away more weeds and plant native species that … finish reading Local Nature Reserve Day Success

Susie Hosford and Robin Potter are delighted with this year’s improvements to the Weymouth Avenue Recreation Ground. The Town Council has provided new fencing and a storage compound while the Cricket Club has led the way with a new artificial … finish reading Rec goes on improving

As the result of a successful campaign by local residents with the support of Peter Mann & Trevor Jones the whole of Coburg Road will soon have a 20mph speed limit.

“Lib Dem Councillors have long believed that local residents must have the final say about whether residents parking is right for them,” says Peter Mann. “Much of Victoria Park has backed a new scheme that will help residents cope with … finish reading Residents Parking for Victoria Park

Martin Graham and Richard Biggs at the site of what will become Dorchester’s largest park. “Work on the first phase of the Great Field started last month,” said Martin. “By early next year there will be a sports field here … finish reading Work Begins on the Great Field

Andy Canning and Trevor Jones visiting the Yeovil Road where a major scheme of tree planting will help to make the approach to the town far more attractive and help screen the Grove and Marabout Industrial Estates. “A couple of … finish reading Tree Planting along the Yeovil Road

Robin Potter and Tim Harries welcoming the news that the County and District Councils have agreed to start a weekday Park and Ride for their staff. “This plan should help to free up a number of long-term parking spaces in … finish reading Weekday “Park and Ride” to Start

“Much needed work to clean the Town House is now well underway. What’s also needed is better interpretation and a solution to drainage problems,” say Fiona Kent-Ledger and Mark Allwood.

For the first time Dorchester’s Christmas Cracker Night is to be held on a Wednesday. As in previous years the Lib Dem-run Town Council is providing around 40 small Christmas trees as well as contributing towards the main lights and … finish reading Cracker Night is Wednesday December 6th!