A Dorset car park will temporarily close next week.

New Ground Car Park on Portland will be closed from Monday, July 15 for approximately one week.

This is due to safety inspections and maintenance work which need to take place.

The council hope to reopen the car park for public use the following weekend, however this will depend on the amount of work that needs to take place following inspections.

A spokesperson for Dorset Council said: “New Ground Car Park on Portland will be closed from Monday 15 July for safety inspections and maintenance.

“We hope to reopen the car park by the following weekend, depending on the amount of work needed. We apologise for any inconvenience caused.”