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  • West Dorset Council soon to become recycling champions.

    By Dorch_People at 10:20 on 10/01/12
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    Councillors have approved plans to join a Dorset-wide waste and recycling service. The new service could save the district council £304,977 a year and increase the recycling rate from 35 per cent to 65 per cent.   Robert Gould, Leader of West Dorset District Council, said: "I am glad we have taken a significant step towards introducing a Dorset-wide waste and recycling service which will save money and help people...
  • West Dorset Council joins forces with Channel 4's Empty Homes campaign

    By Dorch_People at 13:11 on 11/12/11
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    West Dorset District Council and Weymouth & Portland Borough Council are to apply for a share of £100 million of Government funding in a bid to bring local empty homes back into use. A series of programmes currently running on national TV has highlighted the "scandal" of properties across the country standing empty while people live in homes which don't meet their needs. The district and borough council are urging...
  • On your bike says Council as works begin on Dorchester to Weymouth Cycleway.

    By Dorch_People at 11:01 on 07/11/11
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    A little disruption should be more than worth it for 6 weeks, as the council complete continuous cycleway between the Stadium roundabout and Sawmills lane in Dorchester. Starting Monday 7th November a new cycle route will emerge to complete the link from Weymouth to Tesco's Roundabout to the main town.  With the Olympics approaching we can expect public transport, cycle paths and pedestrian access to be greatly improved around...
  • Have your say on development and growth in West Dorset

    By allyhughes at 08:49 on 10/09/11
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    Residents are invited to help shape the 2013 Local Plan by attending a series of consultations by West Dorset District Council. This is a chance to give your opinions on what happens in your community over the next 20 years. Is this a big gesture to make up for the Charles Street fiasco?  Even so, this seems like a great opportunity to be active rather than (our very British tendencies to) keep quiet and moan later. All you...
  • Revamp your community with a grant

    By Dorch_People at 11:21 on 26/07/11
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    Do you have a passion for improving your local landscape?  Are you part of a group who are seeking funding for a local project? The Conservation and Community Planning Grant is being offered by West Dorset District Council. The Community Planning Grant is available for up to 50 percent of the cost of a project. For eligible groups the maximum award is £3000 and businesses and individuals £1000. West Dorset District...

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