Alfie Lumb

4 days ago | bournemouthecho.co.uk | Alfie Lumb

News that residents in Dorset will need to pre-book trips to tips in advance from autumn has been met with anger by many residents - who labelled the plans ‘rubbish’- whilst MPs and councillors have called for plans to be scrapped. David Sidwick, the Police and Crime Commissioner for the county, has now waded into the debate. He fears that the changes will increase fly-tipping, despite assurances from Dorset Council. He said: “I’m confused and bewildered as to why this has happened.

5 days ago | dorsetecho.co.uk | Alfie Lumb

News that residents in Dorset will need to pre-book trips to tips in advance from autumn has been met with anger by many residents - who labelled the plans ‘rubbish’- whilst MPs and councillors have called for plans to be scrapped. David Sidwick, the Police and Crime Commissioner for the county, has now waded into the debate. He fears that the changes will increase fly-tipping, despite assurances from Dorset Council. He said: “I’m confused and bewildered as to why this has happened.

1 week ago | dorsetecho.co.uk | Alfie Lumb

There's been a backlash to Dorset Council's announcement to introduce a new system for tips across Dorset to pre-book trips in advance with many calling for the idea to be shelved. A Dorset Echo poll has shown that a whopping 96 per cent of readers disagree with the plans. Defending the plan, Dorset Council says it is facing "serious financial pressures" and that the new system - to be introduced in the autumn - will be 'fairer for Dorset taxpayers' and save money.

1 week ago | dorsetecho.co.uk | Alfie Lumb

Friends of St Peter's Church outside the church (Image: Alfie Lumb) A campaign has been launched by a local group as they look to secure the future of a historic church which has fallen into disrepair. Residents on Portland have been campaigning for the restoration of St Peter’s Church on Grove Road. The long-disused church, now privately owned, has been left in a state of disrepair for a number of years after being the target of vandals, storms and a fire to its crypt.

1 week ago | dorsetecho.co.uk | Alfie Lumb

Dorset Echo readers have shared their thoughts on the recent council decision (Image: Dorset Council) A staggering 96 per cent of Echo readers are against the idea of pre-booking visits to the tip. News that residents in Dorset will need to pre-book trips to tips in advance from autumn has been met with anger by many residents- who labelled the plans ‘rubbish’- whilst MPs and councillors have called for plans to be scrapped as no consultation took place.