Elected members met on Friday 20 December at Dorset Council’s Climate Change and Ecological Emergency Executive Advisory Panel to discuss progress on the Council’s Task and Finish groups, as well as hear updates on other climate-related work.
The new benches designed by artist Michael Pinsky have been installed by crane at the West Bay hub. The benches are designed to reflect the curves and shapes of the local land and sea scape. They provide plenty of space for people to sit and enjoy local food with a great view; a place to… Read more West Bay Hub open to the public
Working towards making home ownership a reality in Dorset, Opening Doors will now cover Purbeck and East Dorset.
Work to maintain Weymouth’s historic harbour is continuing.
As the festive season begins, Dorset Council is pleased to inform residents of a brand-new partnership with The Salvation Army.
Through its Building Better Lives programme, Dorset Council is delivering new housing for vulnerable people in Purbeck. In the next stage of the plans for the former Middle School site in Worgret Road, Wareham, the temporary Relocatable Housing will be built in the new year. ESS Modular Ltd is the Principal Contractor for the construction… Read more Preparations to begin on former Middle School site in Wareham
Today, we’re celebrating 20 years of Dorset’s Family Information Service! So, what’s changed for families in the last 20 years?
Parents and carers of children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) are invited to share their experiences of school transport at an event in the new year.
Due to predicted adverse weather, tomorrow’s joint Dorset Council and Weymouth Town council celebratory event will now be held in the Pavilion Piano Bar at Weymouth Pavilion. The celebration will take place on Thursday 19 December at 6pm and will run for approx. 60 minutes and will provide an opportunity to hear from those who… Read more Update: Weymouth Promenade Artistic Lighting Scheme celebratory event
In January 2020 there will be two weeks drainage work on the A35 Upton Bypass.
The start of 2020 will see work begin on a sustainable transport scheme for Gillingham as part of a multi-million pound transport overhaul.
Dorset Council are looking for members of the public to submit ideas on how the Council might be able to help tackle climate and ecology concerns.
Dorset Council is setting up a quarterly ‘Good Practice Award’ to celebrate the hard work of care and support professionals in the area and to highlight the opportunities of working in the sector. If you know of a care or support worker that goes that extra mile, we want to hear their story! We would… Read more Care and support good practice awards
The number of people sleeping rough in our area has halved – thanks to work by Dorset Council and other agencies.
Dorset Council is looking for views on the future of the Lyme Regis Tourist Information Centre (TIC). This service is currently run by Dorset Council and based in a building owned by Lyme Regis Town Council.
Results of the 2019 General Election are now in for Dorset.
Dorset Council’s county farms estate will be in the spotlight on BBC1’s Countryfile this coming Sunday, 15 December.
Motcombe residents can now have influence over development in their local area after Dorset Council’s cabinet made (or adopted) the parish’s neighbourhood plan in December 2019.
Dorset Council Cabinet agrees to enter into a contract with Homes England that will see an extra £808,855 go towards building 53 new affordable homes in Bridport.
Record number of students to attend Big Bang Fair @ Dorset 2020
UPDATED 09 December 2019 Dorset Council and Weymouth Town Council will be holding a small celebratory event for the Weymouth Promenade Artistic Lighting Scheme.
From Monday 9 December, for two weeks, Dorset Highways will be upgrading drainage on the A354, Milborne St Andrew.
Work will start in January to improve the safety of Institute Road and enhance the pedestrian experience along the busy route.
Sarah Parker, Executive Director for People – Children, has resigned from her role in order to carry out other work outside of Dorset. Sarah will leave Dorset Council at the end of December. Sarah joined Dorset County Council at the end of January this year and became the new council’s first Executive Director for People… Read more Change in senior leadership at Dorset Council
Two social workers from Dorset were shortlisted for prestigious awards in recognition of their outstanding work in supporting vulnerable adults.
Up to 46 new affordable homes have been approved following the Dorset Council Northern Planning Committee meeting on 19 November.
Superfast Dorset is urging more businesses to check if they can get superfast or full fibre broadband to help them improve their overall performance and customer service. More than 97 per cent of homes and businesses can now get superfast broadband and 60 per cent connected through the programme have taken a service. These faster,… Read more Superfast broadband switch helps RNLI Swanage save lives at sea
Work to replace sand on parts of Weymouth beach and improve flood protection has been successfully completed.
Last Friday (22 November), Dorset Council took the decision to amend its Climate Emergency, so it is now a ‘Climate and Ecological Emergency’ declaration.
Winter is here and gritting crews are on standby to hit the road anytime of the day or night.
