Controversial evening parking charge plan for Dorset ‘paused’ pending review
CONTROVERSIAL plans to introduce evening charges at council-owned car parks in Dorset have been ‘paused’. At a meeting…
MP joins HIV self-testing drive – and urges South Dorset to take part
SOUTH Dorset MP Lloyd Hatton this week joined Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer – and tested himself for HIV. The…
BCP Council joins ‘Heart of Wessex’ devolution bid with Somerset, Wiltshire and Dorset
AMBITIONS for Wiltshire, Somerset and Dorset to take part in the first tranche of local government ‘devolution’ got…
Fears new housing targets could add over 100,000 residents to Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
A CAMPAIGN group has issued a stark warning that proposed government housing targets could result in a “unprecedented” population…
‘Heart of Wessex’ mayoral elections planned for May 2026 as part of devolution proposals
ELECTIONS to choose a ‘Heart of Wessex’ mayor are likely to take place in May 2026. Leaders of unitary authorities…
Almost 5% increase to council tax proposed in Dorset
DORSET households could see their council tax rise by just under 5% from April. Councillors will today (January 9) debate…
Plans for new Heart of Wessex region – and mayor – welcomed in Dorset
PLANS to introduce a mayor for a new ‘Heart of Wessex’ region in a bid to boost investment and…
Leaders accept Heart of Wessex mayor plan as part of devolution proposals
SOMERSET, Dorset and Wiltshire could have a combined mayor under a possible devolution deal. Councils in the three counties have…
School Council gives Wimborne young people a voice
YOUNG people are having their say over town matters in Wimborne. Wimborne Minster Town Council has created the School Council,…
Christchurch MP Christopher Chope criticised over comments on Badenoch’s family role
CONSERVATIVE party leadership hopefuls Kemi Badenoch and Robert Jenrick both have three children. Yet, despite their familial parity, Dorset Tory…