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 […]
