da21s newsletter for Spring 2012 is now avaliable for download.

This edition contains a report about Europes first straw bale coldstore built by LUSH in Poole, as well as updates on get togethers, projects and funding news of relevance to green groups in the county.  Many thanks to our newsletter Daniel McCabe for all his efforts, please contact the office if you have any comments or would like to contribute towards the next edition.

Please send any feedback to Daniel or the da21 office,

Are you interested in the continued growth of the use of alternative forms of energy??
If the answer is yes then you will want to know about Dorset’s very own website being launched in the Spring - www.dorsetenergized.co.uk

Have you ever wanted to walk on a new planet, or visit an alternative universe ?
www.dorsetenergized.co.uk has been created to offer everyone a portal into the wonderful world of Renewable Energy.

Dorset County Council are looking for applications for a number of pilot projects to reduce rural travel and improve access to services. Titled the
Community Travel Exchange (CTE), the purpose is to provide a focal point for the delivery of mobile services combined with
a co-ordination point for outbound travel (including public transport, community transport, car-sharing etc.)

The application process is now open, and open to all communtity based organisations, both informal / formal groups, and town and parish councils

The final Bournmeouth, Dorset and Poole Local Transport Plan documents have submitted to Central Government on the 31st
March, and, following adoption of the plan by the full councils of the
three highway authorities are now available to view at the LTP web site
which is: http://www.dorsetforyou.com/localtransportplan

The site includes a link to a number of background documents that have
helped inform the development of the Local Transport Plan, either by way of
technical evidence, more detailed guidance or supporting strategies.