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DCF eNews Spring 2026

DCF eNews Spring 2026

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Welcome to our Spring 2026 eNews

Storm Impacts on the Dorset Coast

With spring sunshine finally arriving and winter storms now (hopefully) behind us, we thought it was the perfect time to share a closer look at how those storms have shaped our coastline. The Dorset coast took a significant battering during the January storms, and we’ve pulled together a new page on the DCF website highlighting the key changes, unusual impacts, and stories from across our coast.

Thank you to our partners who have already contributed images, videos and local insights. If you have photographs of the beaches where you work or live that show recent storm impacts, we’d love to include them, please  send them to us.

Please take a moment to explore the new page and share with your networks.

With spring sunshine finally arriving and winter storms now (hopefully) behind us, we thought it was the perfect time to share a closer look at how those storms have shaped our coastline. The Dorset coast took a significant battering during the January storms, and we’ve pulled together a new page on the DCF website highlighting the key changes, unusual impacts, and stories from across our coast.

Thank you to our partners who have already contributed images, videos and local insights. If you have photographs of the beaches where you work or live that show recent storm impacts, we’d love to include them, please  send them to us.

Please take a moment to explore the new page and share with your networks.

>> Storms Impacts on the Dorset Coast | Dorset Coast Forum

Celebrating 25 years of the Jurassic Coast World Heritage Site

2026 is a landmark year for the Jurassic Coast World Heritage Site, marking 25 years since the Dorset and East Devon Coast was awarded UNESCO World Heritage status. A big thank you to Molly Webb, our volunteer, who has created a brand new webpage to showcase the events taking place throughout this anniversary year delivered by different organisations along the coast.

World Heritage Day – 18 April
Celebrate World Heritage Day at Dorset Museum & Art Gallery with a full day of talks, tours, hands-on activities, and family-friendly workshops. Highlights from the programme include Sam Scriven presenting The Jurassic Coast at 25, and Steve Wallis sharing insights in The Human Story of the Jurassic Coast. Find out more and book your tickets here.

Do you have any events you would like to use to  celebrate the 25th anniversary of the WHS? Contact us to let us know!

Visit the new page here >> Celebrating 25 Years of the Jurassic Coast | Dorset Coast Forum

UNESCO launches South West Trails guide

Explore UNESCO South West Trails,a new campaign and digital platform developed in partnership with Great Western Railway, has officially launched. The platform offers visitors an inspiring and sustainable way to discover the rich cultural and natural heritage of South West England, with the Dorset and East Devon Jurassic Coast showcasing as a key destination.

Meanwhile, World Heritage Officer Mhairi has been exploring options for a new official website for the Jurassic Coast World Heritage Site. The site will introduce the new Jurassic Coast Trail and an interactive map, with direct links to the Explore UNESCO South West Trails platform. Over the coming months, Mhairi will be engaging partners and stakeholders to gather input and ideas, with the new website planned for launch by the end of the year.

For advice about the World Heritage Site you can contact Sam Scriven  sam.scriven@dorsetcouncil.gov.uk or Mhairi Reid at Mhairi.Reid@dorsetcouncil.gov.uk

Outdoor Classroom Day – 21 May 2026

Following a hugelysuccessful event at Baiter Park, Poole lastyear, local Poole and Purbeck schools are once againbeing offered the chance to join us for FREE day of STEM activities (suitable for Years 5–9).

This year we will be at Shell Bay, Studland and the day is co‑hosted by the National Trust. We are joined by 12 partner organisations including Ocean Conservation Trust, Suttle Projects, RNLI and the Dorset Heaths Partnership.

Find out more and register your school’s interest!

>> Outdoor Classroom Day | Dorset Coast Forum

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Swanage Green Seafront & Shore Road Engagement Report January 2026

Swanage Green Seafront & Shore Road Engagement Report January 2026

Round 2 Green Seafront Engagement Results are now available.

Huge thanks to all that took part in the engagement.

  • Over 1400 people contributed to the online survey, 460 people attended our events
  • The survey results show a higher preference for the new option, with a 2.3% difference (equivalent to 34 votes) compared to the essential option. Comments reflected both support and opposition for each option.
  • Recurring themes included access and accessibility, budget and costs and design features
  • The community offered lots of alternative ideas and suggestions for the various elements of each option

Round 2 Swanage Green Seafront Engagement Summary >> here

Shore Road Engagement Report

The report represents the next step in a process that began with feedback from local residents in 2022/23, who highlighted the need to improve pedestrian safety and enhance the public realm during the development of the Swanage Masterplan.

Dorset Council, as the highway authority, is now reviewing elements of the engagement results that relate to Shore Road from the engagement held last year, alongside technical data. Their preferred option for Shore Road will be discussed publicly at the Town Council meeting on 23 February.

Any option taken forward by Dorset Council will require further technical work, funding decisions, and detailed design.

Shore Road Engagement Summary  >> here

Storm Impacts on the Dorset Coast

Storm Impacts on the Dorset Coast

With spring sunshine finally arriving and winter storms now (hopefully) behind us, we thought it was the perfect time to share a closer look at how those storms have shaped our coastline.

The Dorset coast took a significant battering during the January storms, and we’ve pulled together a new page on the DCF website highlighting the key changes, unusual impacts, and stories from across our coast.

👉 Storms Impacts on the Dorset Coast | Dorset Coast Forum

Thank you to our partners who have already contributed images, videos and local insights. If you have photographs of the beaches where you work or live that show recent storm impacts, we’d love to include them, please  send them to us.

Please take a moment to explore the new page, share it with your networks.

Sharing these helps us raise wider awareness of how dynamic our coastline is. 

Celebrating 25 years of the Jurassic Coast World Heritage Site

Celebrating 25 years of the Jurassic Coast World Heritage Site

2026 is a landmark year for the Jurassic Coast World Heritage Site, marking 25 years since the Dorset and East Devon Coast was awarded UNESCO World Heritage status.

A big thank you to Molly Webb, our volunteer, who has created a brand new webpage to showcase the events taking place throughout this anniversary year.

If you’re planning any activities or celebrations, big or small, we’d love to hear about them. Sharing your events helps us highlight and promote the fantastic work happening across the Jurassic Coast.

Two dates in particular we are keen for events to celebrate the Jurassic Coast are;

  • 18th April – World Heritage Day
  • 6th October – International Geodiversity Day

Please contact us with your events to include on the new page.