Weymouth Library and Learning Centre throws open its doors
Dorset Council hosted a well-attended launch event to officially mark the re-opening of its Weymouth Library and Learning Centre, earlier today (Saturday 28 September).
Major construction work finishes in north Dorset
Workers and residents have come together to mark the end of a six-month project to replace the Durweston flood arches.
All welcome at Remembrance Service
Everyone is welcome to attend the annual Service of Remembrance at Weymouth Crematorium next month.
New care community for Bridport takes a step forward
Where you live can really affect your health and wellbeing, but there’s a financial cost too. In England alone, it’s estimated that poor quality housing costs the NHS £1.4 billion a year. That’s why Dorset Council is thinking differently about how to use land we own, under a programme called Building Better Lives. In the… Read more New care community for Bridport takes a step forward
Wheelie successful cycling event
On the 18 September we ran our series of free, one hour adult refresher cycle training sessions in Dorchester Borough Gardens.
The blight of an empty home – a true story
My home is within a terrace and the neighbouring property became empty quite a number of years ago; forming part of an estate in probate. Over the years it was left unoccupied and the upkeep of the property was neglected by the firm of Solicitors in charge, resulting in its condition to deteriorate over time:… Read more The blight of an empty home – a true story
Summary of Dorset Council’s Cabinet agenda – 1 October 2019
The reports for next week’s Dorset Council Cabinet meeting are now online. On Tuesday (1 October) councillors will discuss a number of issues, including:
Highlighting National Empty Homes Week
Dorset Council is highlighting the problem of long-term empty properties during Empty Homes Week, 23-29 September, in conjunction with the Empty Homes Network. Throughout the week the council will be highlighting the issue of empty homes and showing examples of how homes that have been left empty for a long time have been brought back… Read more Highlighting National Empty Homes Week
Dorset Road Fix – October dates
Dorset Highways maintenance gangs are out across the county continuing to repair road damage.
Costs reduced by digitally savvy residents
Residents who confirmed their voter details online, by phone or text have helped Dorset Council reduce costs.
Drainage engineer prosecuted for misleading 94-year-old Dorset woman
A drainage engineer from Bournemouth has been prosecuted and ordered to pay over £9,000 after he misled a 94-year-old woman about work done at her West Parley home. On 18 September 2019, at Poole Magistrates’ Court, Brendon James White, aged 26, of Cheriton Avenue, Bournemouth, pleaded guilty to two offences under the Consumer Protection From… Read more Drainage engineer prosecuted for misleading 94-year-old Dorset woman
Dorset-wide Consultation on Dogs in Public Spaces Proposed
Dorset Council is proposing a temporary extension to the former councils’ rules about dogs in public spaces in order to consult the public and introduce new Dorset-wide Dog-related Public Spaces Protection Orders.
Dorchester’s Roman Town House awarded National Lottery funding
Dorset Council and its partners are celebrating after receiving a £248,000 grant from The National Lottery Heritage Fund to improve physical access to the Dorchester Roman Town House and share its heritage with a much wider audience.
The latest blog from our foster carer Amanda – Two very different goodbyes.
The Summer holidays were never going to be easy. Apart from keeping seven children entertained, I knew we were facing the imminent departure of my eldest foster child. My lovely Mr C had been with us for two years and now he was transitioning home. With my heart trailing on the floor I started preparing… Read more The latest blog from our foster carer Amanda – Two very different goodbyes.
Climate Emergency – Dorset Council work gains momentum
Dorset Council’s (DC) Climate Change Executive Advisory Panel met on Friday 13 September to listen to members from Extinction Rebellion and discuss the Council’s progress with their plans to tackle climate change.
Dorset Waste Partnership and Dorset Council successfully prosecute another fly-tipper
Enforcement Officers from the Dorset Waste Partnership (DWP), working alongside Dorset Council’s Legal team, have secured another successful prosecution of a fly-tipper.
Ground investigation works at Chesil Cove
Work started at Chesil Cove, Portland today as part of a larger monitoring study with Channel Coast Observatory working jointly with Southern Coastal Group.
North Quay – Dorset Council to submit new application
Dorset Council has announced what is happening next in regards to the old council building and site at North Quay in Weymouth.
Rare opportunity to see hidden bunker at Moors Valley
Visitors to Moors Valley Country Park and Forest, near Verwood, will have the chance to discover a hidden piece of Second World War history in September, which remained a closely guarded secret for over 30 years.
Restoring our precious heathland
A vital programme to improve and prevent the loss of precious heathland and its rarest inhabitants, will start this autumn.
Local Community Lottery Survey
Dorset Council is considering introducing a community lottery. This is part of the our aim to develop a support package for the voluntary and community organisations.
Dorset Council Trading Standards is a Friend Against Scams
Dorset Council Trading Standards has become a Friends Against Scams Organisation, committed to take a stand against scams in Dorset!
Durweston flood arch replacement – September update
Work has nearly finished on site and we’re on track to have all works complete by Friday 27 September.
Fund to support community organisations in Dorset opens for applications
Dorset Council has opened its Community Impact fund to back community projects that help improve the lives of local people.
Work to maintain Weymouth’s Historic Harbour has begun
Work to maintain Weymouth’s Historic Harbour began on 30 September.
Costume supplier ordered to hand over criminal proceeds
The owner of a Dorset-based online fancy dress costume business has been ordered to pay up over £65,000 following a prosecution for the misuse of trade marks.
Durlston’s lost landscape to get a major makeover
The pleasure grounds at the Dorset Council run Durlston Country Park is getting a facelift thanks to funding from The National Lottery Heritage Fund.
Dorset Council still intends to redevelop North Quay
Last Thursday (5 September), our Western and Southern Area Planning Committee voted against the proposed demolition of the old council office building at North Quay in Weymouth.
Wool versus The World!
Wool Old Bridge is taking on the rest of The World this September for a chance to win a prestigious industry award.
Green light for affordable homes
Plans for a total of 31 affordable homes at Southill in Weymouth have received the green light.
