September primary school places announced
Today (Tuesday 16 April), parents across the county find out which primary, first, middle or junior school their child will go to in September.
Win a Family Season Ticket or Day Pass to Kingston Maurward!
With the sunny spring and summer weather (hopefully) on the way, here’s your chance to win a family day out – or lots of family days out – at Kingston Maurward Animal Park! We have one Family Season Ticket and two Family Day Passes to give away. Using your pass you can explore the 35… Read more Win a Family Season Ticket or Day Pass to Kingston Maurward!
Superfast broadband . . . it’s the Norm in Dorset
A friendly new face is showing people in Dorset how easy it is to get better broadband.
Your Council Tax bill explained
You should have received your Council Tax bill for the year 2019/20 at the beginning of March. We’ve compiled answers to commonly asked questions that we know you’ve been asking, and hopefully have debunked some myths along the way.
Taxis and your new Dorset Council
Residents will start to see the new Dorset Council logo gradually appearing on taxi and private hire vehicle licence plates.
What will Weymouth’s new and improved toilets look like?
Background Last year, Weymouth and Portland’s management committee agreed funding for improved toilet facilities in central Weymouth. These facilities will be a conversion of the ground floor area of the existing Beach Office. To maximise the amount of available space, works will also include an extension to the Beach Office at first floor level. They… Read more What will Weymouth’s new and improved toilets look like?
Who is standing in the Dorset Council elections?
On Thursday 2 May 2019 Dorset goes to the polls to elect 82 members for the new Dorset Council. Now you can find out who is standing for election.
Sustainable transport and wildlife conservation in Bridport
Work is underway in Bridport to transform an overgrown, under-used bridleway into a valuable sustainable transport link and wildlife haven.
Revised Bridport/Crewkerne bus service
A revised bus service along the Bridport to Crewkerne corridor starts on Monday 8 April.
Life-extending treatment for relief road
At the end of this week, Dorset Highways will be carrying out work on the Weymouth Relief Road to preserve its road surface.
National first as child work permits go digital
Dorset Council issues the licences needed by businesses wishing to employ people aged 13 to 16. The council recently became the first in the country to replace its paper-based Child Work Permit process with a slick digital system.
Hello Weymouth! New town council opens its doors
Weymouth Town Council opens its doors for the first time on Monday 1 April.
Dorset Road Fix – April sites
Dorset Highways maintenance gangs are out across the county continuing to repair road damage.
