Have your say on the Milton Abbas Neighbourhood Plan
Local residents are invited to have their say on a plan reflecting the community’s vision for the Parish of Milton Abbas.
Successful prosecution for fly tipping
Borys Peplinski (28) of Bournemouth has been ordered to pay £1,945 following two fly tipping offences committed in 2017, at Hartland Moor, Wareham and at Dullar Lane, Lytchett Matravers.
Explaining the proposed council tax increase
Why is council tax proposed to increase? Council tax contributions for Dorset Council are proposed to increase by just under 4% to help fund the rising cost of adult social care and children’s services, protecting the most vulnerable people in society. Councillors will vote on this proposal at the Full Council meeting on 18 February.… Read more Explaining the proposed council tax increase
Long-term empty property premiums to bring more empty homes back into use
On 28 January 2020, Dorset Council Cabinet members approved the 2020/21 Budget Strategy. The report will now to go Full Council on Tuesday 18 February for final approval. One of the approved initiatives relates to long-term empty properties seeing an increase in council tax premiums. Councillors approved in addition to existing premiums to: charge a… Read more Long-term empty property premiums to bring more empty homes back into use
Car share for 2020!
If you are looking to save a few extra pounds this year, protect the environment and meet new people, why not sign up to CarShare Dorset?
Students voting for representation this week
11 students across Dorset are standing for election to become the county’s next Members of Youth Parliament (MYP).
Have your say on dogs in public spaces
Dorset Council is today launching a 12-week public consultation on rules about dogs in public spaces This will help with the development of the new Dorset-wide Dog-related Public Spaces Protection Order.
Residents to vote on Neighbourhood Plans
Three communities could have a Neighbourhood Plan if residents give them the go ahead.
Homes and businesses better off thanks to the Better Broadband Scheme
A government broadband scheme set up to provide a faster broadband service helped to make over 600 connections benefiting Dorset businesses and residents. The national Better Broadband Voucher Scheme was created by the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) in December 2015 as a solution for those located in some of the hardest… Read more Homes and businesses better off thanks to the Better Broadband Scheme
Dorset Council successfully prosecutes owner of abandoned vehicle
A North Dorset resident was recently taken to court for non-payment of a Fixed Penalty Notice, issued for abandoning a vehicle on a residential road.
Holocaust Memorial Day comes to Dorchester
The South West Dorset Multi-Cultural Network, supported by Dorset Council and Dorchester Town Council is hosting its annual Holocaust Memorial Day (HMD) next week to mark the 75th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz.
Search for relatives of WWII Ferndown Auxiliary Unit
Dorset Council is looking for the relatives of the WWII Ferndown Auxiliary Unit. This group of specially trained volunteers were members of the Home Guard and practised their drills at their secret Operations Base at the Belle Vue Bunker on Poor Common in Ferndown.
Get help to claim Universal credit where credit is due
A specially trained ‘digital dozen’ team of volunteers are ready to help you claim Universal Credit and manage your claims online. The volunteers are part of a group of over 75 Digital Champions who help and support people in the local community to use the internet and gain online skills. Around 21% of people are… Read more Get help to claim Universal credit where credit is due
Give your views on future funding for voluntary organisations
Dorset Council is looking for your thoughts on how to financially support the voluntary community sector beyond March 2021.
£15,000 given to local community organisations
The Dorchester Market Car Boot Fund has awarded over £15,000 worth of grants to community organisations in the Dorchester area. Dorset Council collects the income from people who hired pitches at the weekly car boot sales. These are held on Sunday mornings in Fairfield Car Park in Dorchester. All the income collected is then awarded… Read more £15,000 given to local community organisations
Dorset Digital Champion and cyber security expert releases new book to help protect you from crime
A useful guide to help people take steps to protect themselves from cyber and identity crime is released this month from the British Computer Society. The guide has been co-written and edited by Andy Taylor, a volunteer Digital Champion with Dorset Council who also works full time as an independent information security adviser following a… Read more Dorset Digital Champion and cyber security expert releases new book to help protect you from crime
Dorset AONB land owner fined for planning breach
A Dorset landowner has been prosecuted and fined for failing to comply with a planning enforcement notice within the Dorset Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (13/1/20).
CoastSnap – Your coastline needs you!
Please help monitor Dorset’s changing coastline by sending in your snaps!
Oh! Yes it is – the January blog from foster carer Amanda
A sea of paper in every room, noise level up ten octaves and barely-open presents tossed on the floor. I’m still in my dressing room looking like an extra from the Gremlins and my husband is sat with five boxes of chocolates, a little overwhelmed at where to begin. Must be Christmas day.
The deadline for school places is fast approaching!
Don’t miss the deadline to apply for school places for September 2020. With only eight days left to sign up, there are still over 600 families who have yet to apply.
New year, new career – is fostering for you?
At the start of the new year, many people take stock and consider making changes in their lives, including looking at a new career. Will 2020 be the right time for you to make a difference to a child’s life?
Have your say on the future planning of Dorset Heathlands
Dorset Council and BCP Council are jointly consulting on supplementary planning policy aimed at protecting areas of sensitive heathland in south east Dorset.
Dorset Council to increase funding for adult social care and children’s services
Dorset Council has submitted proposals for its 2020-21 budget in a report going to three Scrutiny Committees (People, Place and Resources) on 13 January. These proposals include: Increase in funding for adult social care of £11.7m, taking the budget from £111.2m last year to £122.9m to meet the forecast demand for social care for older… Read more Dorset Council to increase funding for adult social care and children’s services
Dorset residents can continue to access Somerley HWRC for free without registering their vehicle
Dorset residents can continue to access the Somerley Household and Waste Recycling Centre (HWRC) at Verwood Road free of charge without needing to register their vehicle.
Restaurant furniture on offer at country park to raise money for local charity
Moors Valley Country Park is replacing its restaurant furniture and is offering its current tables and chairs to members of the public for sensible donations, the proceeds of which will go to local charity, Hope for Food.
