Environment

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Councillors to debate Dorset e-scooter plans

E-SCOOTERS could soon be zipping through parts of Dorset as councillors consider plans for a government-backed rental trial in…

Have your say over new rules for dogs in Dorset’s public spaces

DOG owners and others are being urged to have their say on rules for pooches in Dorset’s public spaces. Residents,…

Green transformation at future recycling centre

A FORMER field on the edge of Blandford is being transformed into a new wildlife haven as thousands of…

People can help document Dorset's hedgerows. Picture: Dorset CAN

Do your bit for hedgerows during week of events in Dorset

VOLUNTEERS are being urged to come forward to take part in a series of events aimed at documenting Dorset’s…

Flood chaos leaves Dorset facing £9.25m repair bill

DORSET is facing a huge clean-up and repair operation after one of the wettest starts to a year on…

Appeal launched as fly-tipping blights Dorset beauty spots

COUNCIL officers are appealing for the public’s help after piles of roofing waste were illegally dumped in two beauty…

Illegal dumpers face vehicle seizures in Dorset blitz

Booking system launches at recycling centres

A CONTROVERSIAL new booking system at Dorset’s household recycling centres has officially come into force and it is already…

Dorset’s green revolution: Trees planted, wildlife restored

THOUSANDS of trees planted, wildflower meadows created and wildlife returning – that is the picture painted in a new…

New recycling centre booking system and fees for out of county visitors

A BOOKING system is set to be introduced at several Dorset recycling centres later this month in a move…