Dorset Council2 days agoMinister rebuffs council leader's incinerator pleaThe government says it has no further role to play after approving an incinerator in September.2 days agoDorset11 Nov 2024Free parking day to help late holiday shoppersWeymouth Town Council says it has made 23 December a free parking day to help last-minute shoppers.11 Nov 2024Dorset2 Nov 2024How do you challenge a planning decision?As campaigners launched a legal campaign against plans to build an incinerator, we explain how it might work.2 Nov 2024Dorset30 Oct 2024Council may make profit from asylum seeker bargeThe leader of Dorset Council says it will try to keep any surplus Home Office funds.30 Oct 2024Dorset24 Oct 2024Incinerator plans 'feel forced' - council leaderA councillor says permission for a proposed incinerator "feel forced" and "ill-thought through".24 Oct 2024Dorset20 Oct 2024Council considers sales of hotels and farmsDorset Council reviews its £441m property portfolio, including 65 hotels and guest houses.20 Oct 202419 Oct 2024Council to pay £7,200 after education failuresThe ombudsman found problems that arose from the council's handling of the case caused a family distress.19 Oct 202418 Oct 2024Council rules out incinerator legal challengeThe planned incinerator on the Isle of Portland will burn household, commercial and skip waste.18 Oct 2024Dorset17 Oct 2024Former care home to become reablement centreSidney Gale Care Home in Bridport is to become a halfway house for people coming out of hospital.17 Oct 2024