Bournemouth Civic Centre, 07th November 2024
Concerned residents, environmental groups, and local organisations came together outside the Civic Centre to oppose the proposed building of a waste incinerator in Canford. They were briefly joined by the Mayor of Bournemouth, George Farquhar, who expressed his opposition to the proposed incinerator. This scheme has sparked widespread anger among community members who are committed to protecting the climate, environment, and public...
New electric vehicle charging points have now been installed in West Moors and Cerne Abbas, thanks to help from Dorset Council.
The new chargers, located in car parks at Park Way, West Moors and Kettle Bridge, Cerne Abbas, are set to go live in the coming weeks and have been...
Residents are invited to give their comments on new 20mph schemes after Dorset Council approved applications from five town and parish councils.
People can support, or object to the proposals, or give their comments, until mid-November.
The applications were submitted by parish/town councils representing:
Cheselbourne
Child Okeford
Okeford Fitzpaine
Winterbourne Kingston
Wimborne – Allenview Road and...
The Jurassic Coast, a UNESCO World Heritage site, is an iconic stretch of cliffs along the southern coast of England. Spanning 95 miles from East Devon to Dorset, this coastline holds a unique record of 185 million years of Earth’s history, etched into the cliffs in the form of...
A myth is a widely held but often false belief or idea that typically develops over time, blending elements of folklore, culture, and misunderstandings. Myths often emerge as simple explanations for complex or unknown phenomena, appealing to people's desire for clarity in a confusing world. For instance, before scientific...
Following the government's decision to overturn Dorset Council's refusal of the Portland Incinerator, Dorset Council Leader Cllr Nick Ireland has written to the Rt Hon Angela Rayner MP, Deputy Prime Minister and Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government.
"Dear Deputy Prime Minister,
I would like to take the opportunity to express my...
The decision by the Labour government to substitute one monstrosity at Portland Port with another, seeks to derail any chance the new MP Lloyd Hatton has of being re elected in 2029. From announcing the celebrated end of Bibby Stockholm as accommodation for asylum seekers, following a year long...
Despite more than 230 objections from local residents, BCP Council officers have recommended that the controversial incinerator at Canford Magna be granted planning permission. Due to a legal technicality the final planning decision was deferred at September’s Western BCP Planning Meeting.
Campaigners from STOP PARLEY & CANFORD INCINERATORS gathered outside...
Chris Williamson, former Labour Shadow Cabinet member, explains why the Labour Party's promised industrial strategy does not even touch the surfaces of what is required.
The govt won't reignite our industrial heartlands with reheated Tory proposals like the one that was announced in Liverpool yesterday by @Sir @Keir_Starmer @RachelReevesMP and...
The transport sector is one of the largest contributors to greenhouse gas emissions globally. In the UK, vehicles powered by fossil fuels ie petrol and diesel, are a major driver of environmental degradation, contributing to air pollution, global warming, and the destruction of ecosystems. This dependency on fossil fuels...
