Category Archives: Dorchester

Cracker Night is Wednesday December 6th!

Posted on 25 October 2006 by Andrew McLean

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!

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Getting the Future of Poundbury Right

Posted on 17 September 2006 by Andrew McLean

“So far over 700 homes have been built at Poundbury. Over the next twenty years there will be at least another 2,000. It is vital that the plans for the next stages ensure that Poundbury is integrated into Dorchester and … finish reading Getting the Future of Poundbury Right

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Borough Gardens to be finished by end of year

Posted on 17 September 2006 by Andrew McLean

“Work on the restoration and improvement of Dorchester’s historic Borough Gardens is on target to be finished by Christmas,” says Dorchester Councillor Stella Jones. “Already the fountain has been restored and the fencing is back for the first time since … finish reading Borough Gardens to be finished by end of year

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Blind Lose Out to Tory Cuts

Posted on 18 July 2006 by Andrew McLean

For decades several hundred of Dorset’s blind and partially sighted people received talking books produced by the Royal National Institute for the Blind, courtesy of Dorset County Council. As part of the cuts now being imposed by the ruling Conservative … finish reading Blind Lose Out to Tory Cuts

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Victory for Local Campaign

Posted on 18 July 2006 by Anna Warrington

Cllrs. Tony Lyall, Stella Jones, Trevor Jones and Tim Harries are celebrating with residents of St. George’s Road and neighbouring streets after their successful campaign to stop the location of a new dump in the area because it would have … finish reading Victory for Local Campaign

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Full Speed Ahead for Borough Gardens

Posted on 17 July 2006 by Andrew McLean

Cllrs. Martin Graham, Susie Hosford, Robin Potter and Stella Jones of the Borough Gardens Panel are pleased that work on the Gardens is on schedule to be finished this year.

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Local Nature Reserve Day

Posted on 17 July 2006 by Andrew McLean

On Saturday July 22nd the Riverside Reserve is to become an officially designated Local Nature Reserve. On the day there will be events such as guided tours, rubbish clearance and tree planting. We are also setting up a ‘Friends of … finish reading Local Nature Reserve Day

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CCTV Switched On

Posted on 17 July 2006 by Andrew McLean

As a result of the lead taken by Lib Dem-run Dorchester Town Council a new CCTV scheme is due to be switched on this summer. A total of 14 cameras will cover most of the main shopping areas and major … finish reading CCTV Switched On

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Massive Response to NHS Dentist Campaign

Posted on 17 July 2006 by Andrew McLean

Nearly 500 people have signed the Lib Dem petition to “Save our NHS Dentists”. A total of 5 dental practices across West Dorset have now either completely stopped taking NHS patients or have drastically restricted their lists. This is a … finish reading Massive Response to NHS Dentist Campaign

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Improving the Millstream

Posted on 17 July 2006 by Andrew McLean

Cllrs Andy Canning and Kate Hebditch are the Chair & Vice-Chair of the Heritage Committee which is backing a plan to improve the Millstream. The first stage will involve completely relaying the footpath between Hangmans Cottage and Friary Lane, repairing … finish reading Improving the Millstream

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