Travel in Dorset to be transformed with share of Transforming Cities Fund
Travelling from Poole to Ferndown and Wimborne, and from north Poole to Christchurch via north Bournemouth could be a lot easier in the future.
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No more free parking on Sundays in Dorset’s council-run car parks
Up until now car parking charges have varied across Dorset, but from early next year, they will become consistent, with all motorists having to pay to park on Sundays.
Dashcam footage used to prosecute drivers for motoring offences
Dashcam evidence has enabled Dorset Police to prosecute drivers for motoring offences and footage has now been released in order to encourage more people to get involved with the scheme.
Call to stay safe on Dorset roads following a number of fatal collisions
With more poor weather forecast, Dorset Police is urging those who get behind the wheel to respect other road users and behave sensibly.
Rat runs in Poole and Springbourne to become no-through roads
Two roads in Poole and one in Springbourne are to become no through roads from Bank Holiday Monday 31 August as part of an experiment to create low traffic neighbourhoods.
Dorset Council removes centre lines in road
With the return of schools in September, Dorset Council is keen to encourage pupils to cycle to Lytchett Minster School if they are travelling from Upton.
Fifty Dorset roads to be resurfaced at accost of £2m
Resurfacing work has started on 50 roads in Ashley Heath, Colehill, Ferndown, Upton, Verwood, West Moors, West Parley, Beaminster, Charminster and Child Okeford – identified as Dorset Council’s most damaged residential streets.
Malin opens Ginetta GT5 Challenge season with Oulton Park victory
Dorset racer Josh Malin flew to a Protyre Ginetta GT5 Challenge race victory in the opening weekend of the 2020 season at Oulton Park last weekend (1/2 August).
Cycling measures could stop motoring rat run
Cyclists and walkers will find life much easier in parts of Bournemouth from 17 August.
MOT extension period ends next month
The MOT extension period for cars and vans is stopping from 1 August in England, Wales and Scotland.