Viewpoint February 2021

Criticism of new planning proposals – Fordingbridge development – Grants available for community groups – Community speedwatch – Wimborne museum chair steps down – Challenge to walk Dorset’s 3 Peaks – Verwood Community support group here to stay – Verwoodians on Waste – Iconic English birds at increased risk – Still follow national guidelines if you have been vaccinated – Covid-19 helpline for parents and carers – Ringwood Neighbourhood Plan – New 400-home housing estate proposed for Ringwood – Wrangling with remote learning – Dorset councillors put forward ideas for tackling climate emergency – Don’t wait for the warning light before you refuel – Regent Centre champion retires after 36 years – 2021 is the year of the census – plus much more