Dorset Road Fix – July sites
Dorset Highways maintenance gangs are out across the county continuing to repair road damage.
Our roadside verges – a fine balance to strike
In Dorset, we are very proud of our roadside verge maintenance and are committed to a healthy environment. During the summer months, our roadside verges and green spaces, like picnic areas, all start to grow very rapidly. We have a statutory duty to maintain the road network and above all, to make sure it is… Read more Our roadside verges – a fine balance to strike
Find out more about Fostering in Bridport
If you’ve ever considered fostering, you can get answers to all your burning questions at a drop-in session at Bridport Youth Centre on Thursday, 27 June.
Could you help a refugee family?
Volunteers are needed to help newly-arrived refugee families from Syria get used to life in Dorset.
Durweston Bridge – your questions answered
As Dorset Highways is currently carrying out major construction work to replace the Durweston flood arches, many residents and local drivers have asked if the bridge can be improved at the same time.
Durlston says thank you to supporters
Durlston Country Park in Swanage held a celebration event today (Thursday 13 June) to say thank you to its sponsors, supporters and volunteers.
Upcoming career and Uni open days
We thought it would be useful to pull together a list of upcoming careers and University Open Days in Dorset and surrounding areas: Sixth Form Open Days: Beaminster School Monday 30 September 2019, 9-10am Find out more here. Budmouth Academy Wednesday 2 October and Thursday 3 October 2019, 6pm – 8pm Find out more… Read more Upcoming career and Uni open days
Surface dressing update – 11 June
The weather has not been kind to us, so our work is a little behind schedule.
Funding boost for North Quay regeneration
The redevelopment of North Quay is stepping in the right direction thanks a funding boost from Homes England.
Gaze into the future of a digital Dorset
Dorset businesses are being invited to gaze into the future of a digital Dorset at an event on 14 June 2019.
£1M awarded to Dorset’s community groups and businesses to help tackle climate change
In the last year, just under £1million has been awarded to businesses and community groups in Dorset to help reduce their carbon footprints.
Road closed for flood arch demolition
A busy road between Blandford and Sturminster Newton will be closing for four weeks while a causeway is rebuilt.
Keeping carers connected
Events will be taking place across the county to keep unpaid carers connected with their communities as part of National Carers Week, which is between 10-16 June. Carers Week is an annual campaign to raise awareness of caring, highlight the challenges unpaid carers face and recognise the contribution they make. It also helps people to… Read more Keeping carers connected
West Bay sea defences – please bear with us
Vital sea defence work to help protect West Bay from flooding is being carried out by Dorset Council and the Environment Agency.
Surface dressing update – 5 June
We think you’ll need to check our online map to see where some of our surface dressing sites are over the next two weeks – D50404 anyone?
Dorset Council makes statement on Climate Emergency
Following Dorset Council’s declaration of a climate emergency, Cllr Ray Bryan has invited political group leaders to appoint representatives to sit on a Policy Development Panel to discuss how the council will set carbon reduction targets.
New Beach Control Office and toilet facility set for Weymouth
Dorset Council has approved the refurbishment and extension of the existing Beach Office.
Counterfeits trader sentenced and ordered to pay up
A trader caught selling counterfeit clothing at a Dorset car boot sale has been ordered to pay £40,000, undertake 250 hours of unpaid work and given a suspended prison sentence.
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.
