Disappointment for Dorset’s Wessex devolution plans
The government has rejected BCP, Dorset, Somerset and Wiltshire Councils’ proposal for creating a new Wessex combined authority.
The government has rejected BCP, Dorset, Somerset and Wiltshire Councils’ proposal for creating a new Wessex combined authority.
Community feedback showed that residents considered the blanket fine of £1,000 to be too high and so the authority is reconsidering the policy.
Rising river levels following Storm Eowyn has led the Environment Agency to issue a flood warning along the lower parts of the River Stour.
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole received more visitors than ever over the recent Christmas and New Year period.
Students in a Christchurch primary school learned about nutrition and eating healthily thanks to the Christchurch Food Festival Education Trust.
Heavy rainfall over the weekend has prompted the Environment Agency to issue a flood warning to residents in the county.
Work starts next week to improve the travel experience for people using Morebus services in Christchurch.
BCP Council’s work to reduce homelessness has resulted in only a few families having to live in B&Bs over the Christmas period.
Both Dorset Police and the fire service suspect that a fire at a property in Stour Road was started maliciously.
Portfield School Sixth Form pupils appeared at this year’s Christchurch Living Advent Calendar, brewing coffee and providing entertainment.