North Dorset roads set to reopen
Two busy north Dorset routes have reopened today (31 May) following extensive surfacing and improvement works.
Sutton Poyntz steps closer to agreeing neighbourhood plan
A local community has taken a significant step closer to having greater influence over planning decisions in their area.
Help improve services for children, young people and families in Dorset
Dorset Council is inviting more parents, carers, children and young people to help design and improve services for children and families. It’s part of the council’s wider work to make sure communities help create, shape and redesign services. The council already works with parents and young people in a number of areas, for example: •… Read more Help improve services for children, young people and families in Dorset
Council leader urges Government to tackle national SEND crisis
Leader of Dorset Council, Spencer Flower, has written to the Secretary of State for Education, Damian Hinds MP, asking for the Government to take urgent action to address the national crisis around for funding for children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). The call comes after parents and children from Dorset… Read more Council leader urges Government to tackle national SEND crisis
Surface dressing continues – sites this week
Our surface dressing gang is working in the north-west of the Dorset Council area, heading to Yetminster and Holnest.
European Election results for Dorset
Results of the 2019 European Elections are now in for Dorset.
Durweston flood arch work continues
Major construction work is continuing in preparation for the demolition of a busy Dorset road.
Ten busy roads set for revamp
Some of Dorset Council’s busiest roads will be refreshed this June.
Dorset Road Fix – June sites
Dorset Highways maintenance gangs are out across the council area continuing to repair road damage.
Have your say on future Minerals Plan
A new Minerals Plan which includes sites for future quarrying is nearing completion. The plan covers the Dorset and Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council areas.
Surface dressing update – 21 May
Over the next two weeks, our surface dressing gang is continuing to treat roads in the west of Dorset.
Vote in the European Elections on Thursday
Elections to the European Parliament are taking place in the UK on Thursday 23 May.
6 things to know about Tax-Free Childcare
I’m already claiming 30 hours free childcare, can I get Tax-Free Childcare too? Yes, you can claim Tax-Free Childcare at the same time as 15 or 30 hours free childcare for your 2, 3 or 4 year old. Here’s what you can and can’t claim at the same time as Tax-Free Childcare: I’m claiming childcare… Read more 6 things to know about Tax-Free Childcare
Bridport steps closer to agreeing neighbourhood plan
Bridport has taken a significant step closer to having greater influence over planning decisions in their area.
Dorset Council ushers in new era by declaring climate emergency
South Walks House in Dorchester was packed full today for the first meeting of the brand-new Dorset Council.
Resurfacing Zig Zag Hill
A busy north Dorset road will be closed from Monday while resurfacing work is carried out.
West Bay sea defences – did you know?
If you live near West Bay, you will know that Dorset Council and the Environment Agency are working on vital £10 million sea defences, but did you know:
Surface dressing heads west
This week we’re surface dressing the last few roads on our list in Wareham then the gang is heading west.
Group leaders announced
Leaders of political groups for Dorset Council are voted in At their first meetings following the local elections on 2 May, members from the Green group, Alliance for Local Living (ALL) group, Labour and the Liberal Democrats have voted in their respective leaders.
Lights, camera, action ……
It’s all go for Amanda’s family with shows, painting and panel to think about. Here’s the latest installment of her fostering blog
Students learn how to build a career in construction
More than 100 students from Thomas Hardye in Dorchester and All Saints in Weymouth spent a day learning about careers in construction.
Sink hole in Dorset
A huge sink hole has opened up in Dorset. A small hole around the size of a dinner plate was first reported beside the Inland Coast Path on Bronkham Hill, West Dorset, in February this year.
A350 repairs update
We appreciate that work on the A350 seems never-ending and work is currently scheduled to finish on 24 May.
Find out if fostering is for you
If you’re interested in fostering, now is the time to find out more. During Foster Care Fortnight (13-26 May), Dorset Council’s fostering team is out and about at a series of drop-in session and events across the county.
Youth councillor helping teens deal with exam stress
A Dorset youth councillor has put together a series of videos to help teenagers deal with exam stress.
New Leader for Dorset Council Conservatives
Councillor Spencer Flower has been declared as the new Leader of the Conservative group this morning (Tuesday 7 May).
Surface dressing sites this week
Our surface dressing gang is back in action in Wareham following the early May Bank Holiday weekend.
Dorset Council election results – here’s what we know
The results are in. See the headlines from the very first Dorset Council elections held on 2 May.
