Great Dorset Beach Clean 2017 in Swanage
As part of the ‘Litter Free Coast and Sea’ campaign, Durlston Country Park Rangers are asking people to help clean Swanage beach on 22 April in the Great Dorset Beach Clean 2017.
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Blandford+ Neighbourhood Plan ‘a step too far’ says AONB prior to public hearing
Criticism that a nationally important AONB at Cranborne Chase is not being taken fully into account will be voiced when the Blandford+ Neighbourhood Plan for a housing, household recycling/waste transfer site and school development is examined at a public hearing due to take place on 10 April.
Saint Alban’s head coastwatch station opens its doors
The National Coastwatch station will open its doors to members of the public to its Open Days over the Easter bank holiday weekend.
Horses log in to extract fallen trees from the grounds of Highcliffe Castle
Later this month horsepower will beat tractor-power when it comes to extracting dead trees from the grounds of Highcliffe Castle – horses cause less disturbance to the woodland floor and can get through narrower gaps.
Carton banks could be removed if residents persist in using them wrongly
Last year, the Dorset Waste Partnership (DWP) removed bring banks across Dorset for materials that can now be recycled at the kerbside, such as glass, paper, cans and plastics.
River restoration project on the Hampshire Avon shortlisted for award
The Environment Agency has been praised for an ambitious restoration project on Hampshire’s famous River Avon having qualified as a finalist for the top UK River Prize.
Highcliffe playgroup becomes butterfly and bee friendly with super soil
Creating a butterfly and bee friendly garden at a Highcliffe playgroup is proving to be child’s play thanks to the generosity of an organic recycling firm.
Acquisition has energising effect on Stewarts Garden Centres
The boss of one Dorset’s longest-established businesses says the acquisition of a new garden centre has had “an energising effect” throughout the whole company.
Country park hosting special day for disabled visitors
Moors Valley Country Park and Forest is hosting a Disabled Access Day on 11 March, between 10.30am and 3pm.
Plan for Avon Beach reconstruction a step closer
Christchurch Council approves Avon Beach promenade works