New Forest Council responds to waste service complaints
Residents have complained about missed bin collections, but it appears that things are improving each week.
Residents have complained about missed bin collections, but it appears that things are improving each week.
The company has lots of good advice for people to protect their homes against burst pipes during this cold weather.
The booking system will now be introduced in Wimborne, Dorchester, Shaftesbury and Sherborne in 2026, instead of this year.
The New Forest National Park Authority achieved a ‘B’ rating in its first year of reporting under the United Nations Race to Zero initiative.
Several Dorset charities are offering a tree recycling service, including Diverse Abilities, Dorset’s disability charity.
Council-owned redundant buildings and sites would be sold, with the funds reinvested in essential infrastructure.
Defra has launched the Burn Better campaign to encourage people to reduce the impact of their stoves and open fires.
Moors Valley and Wareham Forest are amongst 20 areas which have new trails launched by WWF and Forestry England.
Wessex Water has been told to improve after it was responsible for 215 pollution incidents in 2024 – 89 more than the previous year.
The annual conservation event on the heathland at RSPB Arne takes place on 29 and 30 November.