Are you missing out on help with childcare costs?
Many Dorset families are missing out on childcare funding which could save them money. Don’t let these myths stop you from saving money on your childcare costs!
Recent coverage of Dorset Council in the local press
You may have seen articles in the local press recently about the financial position of Dorset Council. These have originated from reports that go to the Cabinet and various committees at the council, which monitor, scrutinise and decide on all income and spending of taxpayers’ money. Wednesday 30 October Yesterday, the Dorset Echo ran a… Read more Recent coverage of Dorset Council in the local press
Dorset fly-tipper receives prison sentence
Last week, a Weymouth resident was sentenced to 14 months’ imprisonment after being found guilty of multiple offences, including four environmental crimes.
Last few days to apply for Dorset Council’s Community Impact Fund
There are just a few days left for community projects to apply for grants up to the value of £6,000 in this round of Dorset Council’s Community Impact Fund. On Monday 9 September, Dorset Council opened its Community Impact Fund to back community projects that help the lives of local people. There is a total… Read more Last few days to apply for Dorset Council’s Community Impact Fund
A care leaver’s journey to career success
“Like many other children and young people, I entered care with a range of difficulties and felt very confused about some of the things I had experienced during my childhood. I was offered support and had a great social worker; she was consistent and knew ‘my story’. When I was 17 years old I was… Read more A care leaver’s journey to career success
Weymouth Quay Regeneration Project: architects appointed
Dorset Council has appointed architects Austin-Smith:Lord to a project aimed at securing Weymouth’s position as a thriving harbour and tourist destination.
Residents and business to have say on draft Council Plan
Dorset Council wants to know what residents and business owners think of its proposed four year plan for Dorset. The draft plan sets out where the council thinks it needs to focus to make Dorset a great place to live and work. It incorporates the political vision of the elected councillors. The proposed priorities are:… Read more Residents and business to have say on draft Council Plan
Dorset Care Leaver thanks Council for support
“My name is Mike and I am a care leaver from Dorset. Throughout my childhood, I was considered to be ‘in-care’. This meant that I was under the protection of the council. Unlike most children who were in care,3 I lived with my dad. Living with one parent is tough, as you lack the adult… Read more Dorset Care Leaver thanks Council for support
Agenda for Dorset Council’s Cabinet meeting on 5 November live online
Dorset Council’s Cabinet will meet at South Walks House, Dorchester on Tuesday 5 November at 10am. Members of the public are welcome to attend. The agenda has been published online today. The following important issues will be discussed: Quarter 2 budget report An update to the Cabinet on Dorset Council’s financial position and forecasts at… Read more Agenda for Dorset Council’s Cabinet meeting on 5 November live online
The latest from our foster carer Amanda – The show must go on
What happens when everyone goes back to school, back to work and you are planning a funeral for 200 attendees ? Well you start drinking a lot of caffeine and join a musical to keep you sane.
Cabinet report proposes continued free access to Somerley recycling centre for Dorset residents
A report to Dorset Council’s Cabinet will outline proposals to secure continued free access to Somerley Household Recycling Centre (HRC) for local Dorset residents.
Shire Hall receives national award
Dorset Council has received an award from the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) in recognition of its re-use of the grade 1 listed building.
Dorset Council celebrates National Care Leavers Week 2019
Dorset Council is supporting National Care Leavers Week 2019 which takes place from 28 October to 3 November 2019. This annual initiative recognises young people who have left looked after care and are now living independently. Saphron Gafney-Parker, left care at 17 years old. Now aged 21, Saphron is studying hairdressing and lives with her… Read more Dorset Council celebrates National Care Leavers Week 2019
Dorset Road Fix – November sites
Dorset Highways maintenance gangs are out across the county continuing to repair road damage.
Dorset children ‘benefiting from much better help and protection’
Children in Dorset are benefiting from much better help and protection and senior leaders have a clear understanding of what needs to improve, say Government inspectors.
Come and explore our new ‘Lost Words’ nature trail
Fun will be on offer this half term when a new nature trail opens.
West Bay sea defences complete – on budget and on time
Vital sea defence work to help protect West Bay from flooding has been completed on time and on budget.
Deadline nears for secondary and upper school applications
Families across Dorset are being reminded that there is just over a week left to apply for their child’s secondary or upper school place for September 2020. As it stands, nearly 500 children from the Dorset Council area still have not had an application submitted for them. For children who are due to start secondary… Read more Deadline nears for secondary and upper school applications
Community safety and dogs on the agenda
Councillors will examine work to improve community safety and plans to find out people’s views on dogs, when the Place Scrutiny Committee meets on Thursday. (24/10) Reports for the meeting are available here.
Dorset Council members and officers assemble at Climate Emergency workshop and panel
Last week, members of Dorset Council’s Climate Change Executive Advisory Panel and Technical Officers Group came together to offer new ideas and approaches in the fight against climate change.
Outstanding Success for Country Parks in Dorset
Staff and volunteers at both Moors Valley Country Park and Forest near Ringwood and Durlston Country Park near Swanage are celebrating success in the 2019 Dorset Tourism Awards.
Hazardous waste advice
Hazardous waste such as discarded needles can occasionally be found across the country.
Flood protection work in Weymouth
Work to improve flood protection will begin on Weymouth beach next week. (15/10)
Final statistics are in!
Dorset Council’s specialist Phoenix vehicles are being put away for the winter following another successful year of surface dressing.
Weymouth parking permits under review
Parking could be about to change for the better in the Park District – that’s the hope of Dorset Council and residents alike.
Star Awards 2019 celebrate Dorset’s foster families and children in care
Dorset’s children in care and their foster families have been celebrated at the 2019 Star Awards.
Dorset Council wins awards and praise for its efforts to help the environment
Councillors and officers at Dorset Council have been celebrating success recently as their efforts to care for the environment and fight climate change have been recognised by several organisations.
Calls for better behaviour on school buses
The school term is only a few weeks old, but there has been a disturbing amount of vandalism on buses while they are transporting children to school.
Two new neighbourhood plans adopted in Dorset
Residents in Milborne St Andrew and in Broadwindsor now have influence over development in their local areas after Dorset Council adopted their neighbourhood plans. 91% of residents who took part in a referendum on the plan for Milborne St Andrew voted for Dorset Council to use their neighbourhood plan to help decide planning applications. Residents… Read more Two new neighbourhood plans adopted in Dorset
Summon a Digital Champion and get online for Halloween
Don’t be spooked by digital technology this Halloween. If you are struggling to use the computer, tablet or smart phone to look up ‘what’s on’ over half term and Halloween there‘s help at hand.
