Trevor Bevins

Dorchester

Local Democracy Reporter at Dorset Echo

Journalist & photographer in Dorset. Currently the BBC-backed Local Democracy Reporter based at Dorset Echo. My stories also appear elsewhere in/on local media

Articles

Village hall makeover among latest plans decided

3 days ago | dorsetecho.co.uk | Trevor Bevins

Langton Herring village hall (Image: Google) LANGTON Herring village hall has been given the go-ahead for 12 solar panels on its roof and a heat pump to the rear of the listed building. The panels, capable of producing 500W of energy, will be fitted to the rear, south-facing roof which the application says should not detract from the traditional character of the building.
Dorset Council: 'We can't say if tens of millions were spent properly'

4 days ago | bournemouthecho.co.uk | Trevor Bevins

Questions are now being asked about why it went on for so long - and how much it might have cost. The outcome is said to be some budgets running out of control because of inadequate scrutiny with spending limits being exceeded without proper authorisation or political oversight.
Dorset pub which shut in 2016 could be converted into restaurant

4 days ago | bournemouthecho.co.uk | Trevor Bevins

Work has already started on the project at the Bulls Head, High Street, Fordington, with the new occupier now asking for retrospective planning consent. The application to Dorset Council asks for a change of use from pub to restaurant and the conversion of an existing garage to create a larger kitchen for the Mr C Kharel trading as Everest 29032 Dorchester Restaurant.
Mobile takeaway plans to open near popular Dorset beach

4 days ago | bournemouthecho.co.uk | Trevor Bevins

Dorset Council is being asked to approve the trailer’s use from the spring bank holiday until the end of August every year, for a period of five years. The application for planning consent comes from the National Trust regional office using an existing hardstanding area at the Trust’s car park. The organisation says it will use existing recycling bins within the car park for much of the waste generated by the trailer, with catering waste removed from the site every day.
Popular Dorset holiday spots ask for camping approval

4 days ago | bournemouthecho.co.uk | Trevor Bevins

The requests to Dorset Council ask if their plans are in line with natural environment regulations which protect water courses leading into Poole Harbour, a nationally-recognised nature site. Each of the sites is able to run camping without the need for full planning consent, using regulations which allows for temporary use for up to 50 pitches over a 60-day period, but still need the agreement over nature protections. P/HABR/2025/02863 : Agricultural Land Valley Road Harmans Cross BH19 3DX.
Major rebuilding scheme planned for Dorset college

4 days ago | bournemouthecho.co.uk | Trevor Bevins

The proposals from Dorset Council include the demolition and replacement of single storey buildings. The site is in the town centre and was previously a first school, opening as a college in June 2023. Beaucroft is a Foundation Special School and College that caters for children and young people between the ages of four and nineteen who are experiencing learning difficulties, including complex needs, and those with an Autistic Spectrum Disorder.
Plans revealed for expansion at Dorset children's hospice

4 days ago | dorsetecho.co.uk | Trevor Bevins

The building, described as ‘modest’ in the application to Dorset Council, is proposed to the north elevation of the existing hospice building. Said the application:“Julia’s House is a well-known and respected local children’s charity which provides a wide range of care and support services for children with life limiting and shortening conditions and their families.
'Changing Places' facility installed at Dorset County Hospital

4 days ago | dorsetecho.co.uk | Trevor Bevins

Changing Places toilet at DCH (Image: Freelance) DORSET County Hospital has installed as ‘Changing Places’ special toilet on the Dorchester site. The loo, which is disabled and special needs friendly, has been put in place near the north wing and Portesham unit entrances. It will be available 24/7 and can only be accessed using a RADAR key, which the hospital can provide, if needed.
Dorset pub which shut in 2016 could be converted into restaurant

4 days ago | dorsetecho.co.uk | Trevor Bevins

Work has already started on the project at the Bulls Head, High Street, Fordington, with the new occupier now asking for retrospective planning consent. The application to Dorset Council asks for a change of use from pub to restaurant and the conversion of an existing garage to create a larger kitchen for the Mr C Kharel trading as Everest 29032 Dorchester Restaurant.
Major rebuilding scheme planned for Dorset college

5 days ago | dorsetecho.co.uk | Trevor Bevins

The proposals from Dorset Council include the demolition and replacement of single storey buildings. The site is in the town centre and was previously a first school, opening as a college in June 2023. Beaucroft is a Foundation Special School and College that caters for children and young people between the ages of four and nineteen who are experiencing learning difficulties, including complex needs, and those with an Autistic Spectrum Disorder.