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.
Dorset Council welcomes government’s spending round announcement
Dorset Council welcomes the Chancellor’s spending round announcement to increase funding for council-run services. These include adult social care and services for children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). On Wednesday this week, Chancellor Sajid Javid promised access for councils across the country to £1.5bn new funding for social care, and an additional £700m to… Read more Dorset Council welcomes government’s spending round announcement
Oil spill training exercise
An oil spill training exercise will be held in Weymouth next week.
Cleaning Radipole Lake
Clean-ups of Radipole Lake have taken place this summer.
Ombudsman publishes report after looking at SEND complaints in Dorset
The Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman has published a report after an investigation found that Dorset County Council had failed to provide suitable provision for a child with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).
Swap your unwanted clothes and toys!
Is your home full of clothes and toys your children no longer use?
Lodmoor right of way to be temporarily closed
A right of way that crosses Lodmoor Nature Reserve in Weymouth will be temporarily closed while engineering work takes place.
Dorset’s young people get a handle of the roads
Over the summer, 60 children and young people have geared up their cycling skills to stay safe while riding on the county’s roads.
Finishing off sea defence work in West Bay
Work on the new sea defence wall along West Bay Esplanade will begin again on Monday. (2/9)
Temporary traffic lights to be removed on Monday
At the request of Corfe Castle Parish Council, a set of three-way temporary lights at Corfe Castle will be removed on Monday (2 September). The lights have been in place at the junction of the A351 and the B3351 since the beginning of August, to help manage additional traffic over the summer holidays while the… Read more Temporary traffic lights to be removed on Monday
Further hearings on Purbeck Local Plan this autumn
Following two weeks of public hearings this summer on the Purbeck Local Plan, an additional three days of sessions are now planned for October.
Have your say in the future of Registration Service Ceremony room
Dorset Council are inviting Weymouth and Portland residents to have their say in the relocation of a local Registration Service Ceremony room.
Help to store and share your holiday snaps
Dorset’s Digital Champions are ready to help you store and share those photos taken on your summer holidays.
Comments welcome on the Arne Neighbourhood Plan
There is an opportunity to comment on the final version of the Arne Neighbourhood Plan which has been submitted to Dorset Council for examination.
Dorset Teenager receives Diana Award for work in supporting children in care
Hanna Baxter, 18, has received a national award in recognition of her work with young people in care.
Travel advice for IRONMAN in Dorset, 2019
IRONMAN returns Sunday 22 September and even if you are not planning on spectating and enjoying the event, make sure you understand the plans for the day as your journey may be affected.
Secretary of State replies to Cllr Parry about Budmouth College
In July, Cllr Andrew Parry, our portfolio holder for Children, Education and Early Help, wrote to the Secretary of State, Gavin Williamson MP, and asked the Government to delay turning Weymouth’s Budmouth College into an academy. The letter was sent after a motion was put to Full Council and agreed by councillors. Cllr Parry has… Read more Secretary of State replies to Cllr Parry about Budmouth College
Upper Marshwood Vale steps closer to agreeing neighbourhood plan
A final version of the Upper Marshwood Vale Neighbourhood Plan has been submitted to Dorset Council for examination.
Join in the Pokémon fun at Weymouth library
The weekend will be packed with activities for Pokémon trainers of all ages.
Dorset Road Fix – September sites
Dorset Highways maintenance gangs are out across the county continuing to repair road damage.
New permit scheme for roadworks in Dorset
Anyone wishing to work on the highway will soon have to apply for a permit to carry out work on Dorset roads.
