DORCHESTER residents have voted overwhelmingly against West Dorset District Council's plans to relocate its offices to Charles Street.

An historic parish poll asked the town's population: Do you agree with the proposal of West Dorset District Council to move from their present headquarters in High West Street to a new multi-million pound office block which they propose to build?

A total of 2,044 people voted 'no', compared to just 156 'yes' votes.

Turnout was 15.4 per cent of eligible voters.

See Saturday's Echo for the full story.