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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 […]

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 […]

Dorset Council and Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole (BCP) Council are drawing up a new Local Transport Plan (LTP).  It will cover the period 2026 – 2041. The draft plan was out for consultation in September and the closing deadline for responses was the end of October. The draft plan set out their long-term vision on […]

Dorset Council and Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole (BCP) Council are drawing up a new Local Transport Plan (LTP).  It will cover the period 2026 – 2041. The draft strategy plan is now out for consultation and you have until 13 October to submit your comments. The draft strategy sets out their long-term vision on how […]

The national Transport Action Network is encouraging people to add their comments to the Treasury’s multi-year spending review in June. The Network say that this is important as it will set spending priorities for the next few years. They suggest telling the Treasury, in your own words, not to fund expensive new roads, and instead […]

The Government has invited the public to suggest ideas for a ‘vision-led’ Integrated National Transport Strategy for England, to be published later this year. Although the Scottish and Welsh Governments have both set targets to reduce car traffic, this will be England’s first attempt at an integrated transport strategy for 27 years! They want ideas […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]