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The Guardian reports (7 Jan) that people living in deprived areas of England have suffered disproportionately larger cuts to bus services, according research by a leading thinktank. The analysis by IPPR North found that cuts to services in England had been felt the most in “left-behind neighbourhoods”. People living in the top 10% most deprived […]

Alice Roberts of CPRE will be discussing ideas on how local plans can be changed to better support healthy and affordable local travel at DTAGs monthly Zoom catchup on Tuesday 14th January at 10am. On the agenda will be: – Plus of course the usual business of the group, including approval of amended minutes for […]

The Western Gateway sub-national transport body wants your views on a transport plan for the region, writes Dorset Council. They have developed a draft Strategic Investment Plan and are seeking your ideas and feedback to help make sure they have identified the best possible proposals and considered all the impacts. If you would like to meet the project […]

DTAGs December catchup via Zoom took place on the 10th. Despite not having a speaker, a wide range of issues were discussed including junction improvements, events, cycle to work, guerrilla gardening, bus stops, disruption to train services, and opportunities for car sharing and car clubs. Much is planned for 2025. The minutes can be downloaded […]

Vital engineering work in the Woking area will impact Main Line services from Dorchester to London over Christmas and the New Year, say Network Rail. Network Rail and South Western Railway are encouraging passengers to plan ahead and check before travelling over the festive period as essential engineering work is starting in two weeks’ time […]

Our friends at South Wessex Community Rail Partnership have informed us that all railway lines through Westbury will be closed for major maintenance work at Westbury station from Friday 27th December 2024 to Thursday 23rd January 2025 inclusive. Timetables will necessarily be affected as buses cannot run as predictably. Roadwork diversions to the north of Trowbridge may […]

Our DTAG Christmas Special meeting will be held from 1000-1130 on Tuesday 10th December, on Zoom. Some attendees may be wearing Christmas jumpers or hats, and have added a Xmas Zoom background, although this is not an essential requirement! We don’t have a guest speaker this time. The agenda is as follows: 10.00 Welcome and […]

A group of enthusiastic volunteers who have ‘adopted’ Dorchester West station are keen for more to join their number. The Friends of Dorchester West Station usually meet on Friday mornings from 10-12, with volunteers coming along when they can. It’s a friendly and sociable group who aim to keep the station looking at its best […]

DTAG was delighted to be able to provide an update into its activities at the community groups lunch, expertly organised by Emma Scott and Dorchester Town Council on Friday lunchtime. Giles Watts talked about events such as ‘Streets Alive’ with local children, ‘guerilla gardening’ clearing new cycle and walking routes, and the group’s input into […]

Alice Roberts of CPRE London will be discussing ideas on how local plans can be changed to better support healthy and affordable local travel at DTAGs monthly Zoom catchup on Tuesday 14th January at 10am. On the agenda will be: – Link and agenda to be sent soon, but pop this in your diary now […]