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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 […]

Plans for a new bike park at Castle Park are gathering momentum – with an exciting proposal to create a new outdoor space where people of all ages can ride, develop their skills, get active and have fun. The proposed Dorchester Bike Park could become a fantastic community resource, particularly for young people and families. […]

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 […]

The Dorchester Transport Action Group (DTAG) has submitted a formal objection to Dorset Council’s planning officer over proposals for the first phase of a major development north of Dorchester. The application, P/OUT/2026/03215, seeks outline permission for up to 500 homes, a mixed-use neighbourhood centre and associated infrastructure in the Stinsford area. DTAG’s objection focuses specifically […]

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 […]

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 […]

29 riders joined Loders Transport Group’s first anniversary ride last month including a couple of riders from DTAG. There was a fantastic turnout of neighbours of all ages from across the parish The youngest was only 3 years old and completed the full round trip from Loders to Bridport of just over five miles on […]

Dorchester Transport Action Group (DTAG) fully supports the Loders Transport Group’s efforts to create a non-road walking and cycling route from Loders village to Bradpole. https://www.loderstransportgroup.co.uk The current route along the narrow road is steep, has no pavement and several tight corners with low visibility due to high hedges that make it dangerous for pedestrians […]

Our friends in the West Dorset Western Area Transport Action Group (WATAG), have launched their new website. So if you live in the Bridport area or around that end of the old West Dorset area, take a look and join their email list. Click here to go to their new website.