Rochdale MP Tony Lloyd has backed a Parliamentary private members bill to tackle unfair maintenance fees on new build developments.
The 10-minute rule bill was tabled by Bishop Auckland MP Helen Goodman on 14 November, calling for the Freehold Properties (Management Charges and Shared Facilities) Bill to put an end...
St Edward’s School, Poole, held a rough sleeping event to raise awareness and money for its local YMCA.
The fundraising event, held in the school’s grounds, saw 38 sixth form students and 6 members of staff sleep rough to raise awareness of homelessness and generate funds for the YMCA. The...
Dorset Council is asking visitors and second-home owners to help stop the spread of Coronavirus by staying away from tourist hotspot locations in Dorset.
To help minimise the spread of the virus Dorset Council will shortly be closing its country parks and open spaces. This unprecedented move follows other organisations...
An outline application for up to 500 homes on land to the north of Littlemoor in Weymouth has been approved by Dorset Council.
The development is located on an allocated site within the West Dorset, Weymouth & Portland Local Plan.
Once completed, it will include up to 175 affordable homes, with...
I have a friend who works almost every waking hour, mainly to pay the rent. Her landlord lives on a beach, 4000 miles away. He seldom responds to her requests, and grudgingly pays for the minimum of maintenance. But every so often, he writes to inform her that he...
My home is within a terrace and the neighbouring property became empty quite a number of years ago; forming part of an estate in probate.
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Over the years it was left unoccupied and the upkeep of the property was neglected by the firm of Solicitors in charge, resulting in...
Here in Dorset, where the rolling hills meet the rugged coastline, the beauty of the landscape is matched only by the diversity of its weather. From the salty sea breezes to the occasional torrential rain, homes in this region need to stand strong against a variety of elements.
Building a...
The borough council and Magna Housing have agreed to work together to redevelop the site.
This means the old office building will be demolished to make way for affordable homes, homes for older people and parking.
Jeff Cant, Leader of Weymouth & Portland Borough Council and Briefholder for Finance & Assets, said:
“I am...
The cost of renting a property is out of control and is increasing rapidly causing many families to become homeless as a result as they can’t afford the rent.
A new analysis by Labour shows that those who rent are paying over £10 Billion a year says the Evening Standard.
The...
Following a conference in Weymouth on Saturday 28th September in which distinguished academics and GP's presented very disturbing quantitative and qualitative data to reveal the desperate situation that Weymouth & Portland is in economically and socially it was announced that Weymouth & Portland Action on Wages will now present...
