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

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Bredy Farm in Dorset granted permission to play late night music

1 week ago | bbc.com | Trevor Bevins

Farm granted permission to play late-night musicTrevor BevinsLocal Democracy Reporting ServiceGoogleDorset Council made the change at Bredy Farm until the end of May next year to test new soundproofingA farm that holds regular live events has been granted permission to play music until 02:00 at the weekends. Dorset Council has extended the previous limit at Bredy Farm in Burton Bradstock by two hours until next May to test whether new soundproofing has been effective.
Store solar plan among latest west Dorset planning decisions

1 week ago | bridportnews.co.uk | Trevor Bevins

The decisions will allow up to 35 panels to help reduce energy costs for the business. Details of the application and the council’s decision can be read on the authority’s website, along with others from the West Dorset area, using the references provided. Users can comment on individual proposals via the council website. P/FUL/2025/02406 : Charmouth Stores The Street Charmouth DT6 6PP. Reposition existing shed and install 20 roof mounted solar panels and 15 ground mounted solar panels.
West Dorset farm wins battle to have weekend music until 2am

1 week ago | bridportnews.co.uk | Trevor Bevins

Dorset Council has made the change at Bredy Farm, Burton Bradstock, temporary for a year – until the end of May 2026, giving time to test whether additional sound proofing at the site has been effective. The application, which the business said merely aligned its barn hours with its festival licence, had been opposed by the parish council and some neighbours.
Calls for council pension fund to axe investments linked to military action in Gaza

1 week ago | dorsetecho.co.uk | Trevor Bevins

A deputation will be presented to the pension fund committee next week (June 24) by the Dorset Palestine Solidarity Campaign. Similar requests have also been made to Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council both of which have thousands of pensioners and working staff in the combined scheme, valued at just under £4billion.
Historic site damage in Dorchester result of 'natural forces'

1 week ago | dorsetecho.co.uk | Trevor Bevins

3 1/1 VANDALISM? Given the times we live in you might have thought so – but Dorset Council say the damage to these stones has not been caused by maleficent means. The rocks in question are directly at the back of County Hall in Dorchester, on the path leading down to the Roman Townhouse and within a few yards of dozens of offices which overlook the historic site.
Christian community refused permission for expansion

1 week ago | dorsetecho.co.uk | Trevor Bevins

The proposals included replacing the existing Wayfarers building with housing for ancillary staff and volunteers and the use of a temporary site for two yurts and a toilet and shower block for those attending courses. The centre had also applied for a first floor extension of The Lodge for extra accommodation.
Funding scheme for struggling Dorset families to continue

1 week ago | dorsetecho.co.uk | Trevor Bevins

Funding scheme for struggling families to continue (Image: Mark Shields) DORSET Council say its cost of living programme will continue, with guaranteed funding of £500,000 a year for the life of the existing Lib Dem administration at County Hall. The fund for the current year, until April 2026, is £2million. "The programme will continue for the term of this administration with funding of at least £500k a year, plus whatever comes from Government ...
Homes plan for upper floor of former Barclays in Weymouth

1 week ago | dorsetecho.co.uk | Trevor Bevins

Dorset Council has decided that the application did not comply for what is known as a ‘prior approval’ consent. It will mean a full planning proposal being required should the development continue. A planning officer raised concerns about adequate natural light in the development and the lack of escape routes in the event of a flood in a report on the application. Details of the decision, and others in Weymouth, can be found on the Dorset Council website using the references provided.
After ages, historic rocks are beginning to show their age as things hot up

1 week ago | dorchester.nub.news | Trevor Bevins

THE weather and natural forces are being blamed for damage at a historic Dorchester site. A number of rocks at the back of County Hall in Dorchester, on the path leading down to the Roman Town House and within a few yards of dozens of offices which overlook the historic site are showing signs of wear and tear - despite being there for centuries.
New entrance proposed for Fairhaven Hotel, Weymouth

1 week ago | dorsetecho.co.uk | Trevor Bevins

They include a new first floor entrance with an exterior staircase leading to it – together with changes to a side alley door to the street. The proposals, at The Fairhaven Hotel on the Esplanade, are among the recent new planning applications in the Weymouth area to Dorset Council. Public comments can be made on all of the applications which can be viewed on the council website using the references, below. P/LBC/2025/03344 : Part of the Fairhaven Hotel, 41-42 The Esplanade DT4 8DH.