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Lease signals a step closer for rail link
A major milestone has been achieved in the reinstatement of a trial regular passenger rail service in Purbeck. On Monday 8 September, Swanage Railway signed a lease with Dorset County Council for the...
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Have your say on speed limit
Residents of a Purbeck village are being asked their views on reducing the speed of traffic through their community. The A351 runs through Harman’s Cross and links Corfe Castle and Swanage. The speed...
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Opportunity to comment on draft Swanage Local Plan
Swanage residents and businesses are being asked to comment on a final draft of the Swanage Local Plan before it is submitted to an independent planning inspector. The Swanage Local Plan will become...
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Swanage Local Plan event – venue change
The location of the 14 October Swanage Local Plan public drop-in event has changed. The event was due to take place at the All Saints Church, but it will now be held at the Pines Hotel, Burlington...
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Free parking in Purbeck this December
Shoppers in Purbeck can enjoy some free parking in the lead-up to Christmas. With the support of local chambers of trade and commerce, free parking will be available around the district. On Saturday 5...
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Swanage residents invited to have their say on housing requirements
An important survey on housing need is taking place in Swanage. From 30 November, all households should receive a questionnaire seeking views on affordable housing requirements in the town. The...
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Consultation on proposed changes to the Swanage Local Plan
Following an examination by an independent inspector, a consultation is taking place on some modifications to the draft Swanage Local Plan before it can be approved. Purbeck District Council is working...
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Awards for tourist information centres in Purbeck
Businesses from across Purbeck have been celebrating winning Dorset Tourism Awards. Discover Purbeck Information Centre, Wareham received silver in the Information Service of the Year category at the...
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New cashless parking payment provider for Purbeck
A new cashless parking service has been introduced for drivers using their mobile phone to pay to park in car parks in Wareham, Swanage and Corfe Castle. JustPark are running the service. It was...
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Town centre enhancements proposed for Swanage
Safety and environmental enhancement proposals for Institute Road in Swanage are going on display next week for residents to have their say. Dorset County Council highway engineers are working with...
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Operator of inflatable slide sentenced
The sentencing has taken place of the operator of an inflatable slide which broke loose from its ties during the Swanage Carnival in 2016, injuring 9 children. Mr Ralph Guyan, of Snowdrop Gardens,...
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Residents and businesses encouraged to attend ferry toll increase inquiry
Purbeck District Council is encouraging businesses and members of the public to attend a public inquiry on proposed toll increases for the Studland Ferry. An independent Inspector has been appointed by...
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Tourism awards for Purbeck
Organisations and businesses from across Purbeck have been recognised in this year’s Dorset Tourism Awards. The Discover Purbeck Information Centre, Wareham received Bronze in the Information Service...
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One trader jailed and another fined for misleading vulnerable consumers
A Bournemouth trader who misled two vulnerable consumers when doing work at their homes in Dorset has been jailed for 22 months. Another trader working at the same addresses has also been fined for...
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Urgent works on Swanage road
Urgent resurfacing work will be carried out in early December on the A351, Valley Road – the main road to Swanage. The road east of Harman’s Cross will be closed overnight for three nights – from 8pm...
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Full Council meeting: 21 November 2019 – Questions and answers
These are the questions formally submitted by both the public and councillors at tonight’s Full Council meeting for November 2019, and the answers given. Questions submitted for Public Participation...
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Swanage safety improvements set to start
Work will start in January to improve the safety of Institute Road and enhance the pedestrian experience along the busy route. Dorset Council and Swanage Town Council have been working together for a...
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Swanage town centre improvements fully underway
Work in Swanage town centre will intensify following the approval of Traffic Regulation Orders for changes to loading bays and on-street parking along Institute Road. Dorset Council, with the support...
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Town enhancement work progresses
Work on Institute Road in Swanage is going well, with the first phase almost complete. Western pavement almost finished By Tuesday 24 March, construction work to improve the western pavement will be...
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Improvement works restart in Swanage
Swanage town centre improvement works will be restarting on Monday. Dorset Highways workers will be returning to Institute Road to finish around five weeks work to widen the footways – with traffic...
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