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…

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…

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…

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,…

Members of Dorchester Transport Action Group (DTAG) joined Dorchester Town Council in South Street today to talk to local people about transport in Dorchester and hear their views on the proposed 20mph speed limit across the town. DTAG supports the…

The X51 bus route, connecting Dorchester — including the County Hospital — with Bridport, Lyme Regis and Axminster, is widely regarded as West Dorset’s primary core bus route. Yet the service currently operates only approximately every two hours, with no…

Do you own an electric vehicle – or are you thinking about buying one – but don’t have a driveway? Dorset Council wants to hear from you. The Council is expanding its network of residential on-street electric vehicle charging points…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…