West Dorset, Non-metropolitan district in Dorset, England
West Dorset spans across 417 square miles of land featuring numerous villages, market towns, and stretches of undeveloped countryside within Southwest England.
The district emerged through the 1974 Local Government Act, combining the boroughs of Bridport, Dorchester, Lyme Regis, and several rural districts into one administrative unit.
Local governance centers in Dorchester, where the County Hall serves as the primary administrative hub for municipal services and community gatherings.
The district maintains connections through three regional airports: Royal Naval Air Station Yeovilton, Bournemouth Airport, and Exeter International Airport for national and international travel.
The district encompasses multiple settlements including Symondsbury, Sandford Orcas, Abbotsbury, and Allington, each maintaining distinct local parish councils.
Location: Dorset
Inception: April 1, 1974
Capital city: Dorchester
Website: http://dorsetforyou.com
GPS coordinates: 50.78890,-2.59800
Latest update: March 4, 2025 11:14
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