Reducing the carbon impact of roadworks: Dorset on course for a greener future

One of Dorset County Council’s aims is to ensure that the roads are in good condition, however, maintaining and fixing roads can cause disruption, such as closures and diversions, and it creates carbon emissions, especially when using hot asphalt. Since 2021, the Council have been working with highways maintenance partners, Heidelberg Materials, to reduce the environmental […]

New 20mph zones announced for Dorset communities

New 20mph zones are to be introduced in five Dorset towns and villages this autumn. This follows applications submitted by the respective town/parish councils. We carried out detailed assessments of each application, including public consultation when residents shared their comments, support or objections before decisions were made. This was through what is known as a […]

Solar savings for Dorset’s highways

Dorset Council is feeling the benefit of the sun after installing solar panels on its highways depots in Charminster, Ferndown and Wareham. Since the installations in 2022, the Council has saved approximately £54,000 a year in energy costs and significantly reduced the highways team’s carbon emissions. The three schemes were part of a programme to install […]

Council unveils public transport improvement plans

Dorset County Councill has revealed plans to enhance public transport through a series of projects. The Bus Service Improvement Plan (BSIP) includes more frequent services and launching community transport schemes. Developed in partnership with local transport operators, the plan aims to achieve improvements in areas including Weymouth, Dorchester, Bridport, Sturminster Newton, and Gillingham, while maintaining […]