Barbecue ban proposed for parts of Dorset
There could be a ban on barbecues on forests, grasslands and protected heathland in Dorset to protect against repeat of fires like the one at Wareham forest last year.
There could be a ban on barbecues on forests, grasslands and protected heathland in Dorset to protect against repeat of fires like the one at Wareham forest last year.
East Dorset could get a new household recycling centre (HRC) if Dorset Council approves funding at the next cabinet meeting on 6 April.
To cope with the expected big increase in summer visitors, BCP Council is to spend a further £2.5 million.
Dorset Council has set out plans to tackle overcrowding and littering on local beaches and to combat illegal parking.
With the New Forest expecting an increase in visitors this year, a number of organisations have joined together to call on people to ‘care for the Forest, care for each other’.
Launched across Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole last year, the app is to be rolled out across the country.
Works to replace old groynes has been completed and it is hoped they will be a defence against coastal erosion.
The action is necessary in order to remove litter and fly tipping and to sweep the road from the Cooper Dean to the Ashley Heath roundabout.
Electric vehicle charge points in Wimborne and Verwood are amongst five inn Dorset that are now ready to use.
People to represent a number of topics are invited to apply to become a member of the New Forest Access Forum.