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Dorset Council is starting work on a new Local Plan after changes to government planning rules meant that last year’s draft plan had to be replaced. The government has significantly increased the number of homes Dorset is expected to provide, from 1,757 to 3,246 a year. That means more than 48,000 homes over the next […]

Almost 700 people have had their say — and the message is overwhelming: bring back hourly buses, run services later and improve connections with trains. A survey coordinated by the Western Area Transport Action Group (WATAG) and supported by Dorchester Transport Action Group (DTAG) has revealed huge public support for better bus services between Bridport […]

Dorchester Transport Action Group (DTAG) has called on Dorset Council to turn its ambitious vision for public rights of way into a reality, with a fully connected network of walking, wheeling and cycling routes across the county. In its response to Dorset Council’s draft Rights of Way Improvement Plan consultation, which closed on 12 October, […]

Dorset Council have launched a consultation on the draft Dorset’s Rights of Way Improvement Plan (ROWIP) 2026 to 2036. The ROWIP sets out how Dorset Council will develop a modern, accessible and better-connected network of public rights of way that supports everyday walking, cycling and access to natural green and blue spaces.  If you care […]

One of our partner groups, Loders transport Group, is urging Dorset Council to extend the existing safe route between West Bay and Happy Island further east and create a non-road route from Bradpole to the village of Loders. If you support this, please respond to Dorset Council’s Rights of Way Improvement Plan (RoWIP) consultation which […]

That was the view of one Dorchester resident who stopped to talk to DTAG at the Anonymous Festival on Sunday, as we once again joined Dorchester Town Council councillors to hear views on the proposed town-wide 20mph scheme. With the consultation now in its final days, we spoke to a wide range of people about […]

Despite the hot weather and blustery winds, our second Community Cycle Ride successfully took place last Sunday. Starting from the Great Field in Poundbury, A group of about 30 intrepid cyclists of all ages were launched off by Mayor and Lady Mayor Les and Julie Fry. The group made a circular route down Damers Road […]

It was such good fun last year, that we’re doing it again! Yes, for the second year running we have organised a community cycle ride from Poundbury Great Field to Dorchester centre and back on Sunday 12th July. The event is free to take part. Its purpose is to have a bit of fun, provide […]

How well do you really know Poundbury? You might walk past the pink Gothic house on Middle Farm Way, under the arch at Royal Pavilion, through Crown Square and across the Great Field, and still not know half the stories hiding in plain sight. A brand new free self-guided walking leaflet, launched to coincide with […]

At the Dorchester Transport Action Group (DTAG) Annual General Meeting on 12 May 2026, members reflected on another active year of campaigning, public engagement and partnership working. The meeting also marked the final annual report from Chair Stewart Palmer, who announced he would not seek re-election because of long-term health issues. DTAG Secretary Giles Watts […]