Dorset Council5 days agoDouble council tax on second homes could raise £8mDorset Council's plans will see council tax doubled on the 6,000 second homes in the county.5 days agoDorset6 days agoHotel redevelopment rejected by inspectorDorset Council refused the changes in 2024 and a planning inspector rejected it earlier this month.6 days ago6 days agoProtesters send anti-cuts message to chancellorTeachers and union members gather in Dorchester to protest ahead of Wednesday's Spring Statement.6 days agoDorset7 days agoViews wanted on council's street lights consultationCurrently it is phasing out the use of old-style sodium lights in favour of LED streetlights.7 days agoDorset19 Mar 2025Council leaves drivers to pick up parking app feeDorset Council said it would no longer cover the 10p charge on the JustPark app.19 Mar 2025Dorset17 Mar 2025Change streetlights to improve health, council toldA resident submits a paper arguing streetlights could be improved for people, plants and animals.17 Mar 2025Dorset17 Mar 2025Increased parking fees advertised after outcryFollowing a public outcry the authority abandoned a proposal for new overnight charges in some areas.17 Mar 2025Dorset27 Feb 2025Leaky warehouse turned into much-needed family hubThe leaky warehouse in Sturminster Newton has been transformed to provide family services.27 Feb 2025Dorset26 Feb 2025Church to be converted into homes despite concernsThe building in Weymouth has not been used since September 2021.26 Feb 2025Dorset...
