Dorset has almost 3,000 miles of rights of way criss-crossing the county, giving access to the countryside via footpaths, bridleways, trailways and cycleways.
During this uncertain time of the coronavirus outbreak (COVID-19), it’s a comfort to know people want to help support our most vulnerable residents.
Find out what Dorset Council is doing to help people sleeping rough who are unable to self-isolate during the coronavirus outbreak.
As Dorset Council’s waste services begin to feel the pressure from coronavirus (COVID-19) employee absence and the need to introduce new safety measures to protect our workforce, we are asking residents to help us by changing the way they deal with their bins, litter and recycling.
Dorset Council residents continue to support those most vulnerable in their local community during the coronavirus outbreak (COVID-19).
Dorset Police and Dorset Council are asking people not to drive to a beach, park or local beauty spot this weekend to stop people congregating and not observing social distancing.
Find out what’s happening in Dorset to protect people who are at most risk from coronavirus (COVID-19).
If you’re feeling a bit lost in this new digital-only world, help is on hand from the Dorset Digital Hotline.
Tell us if your financial circumstances have changed If your financial circumstances have changed over recent weeks which means you may have difficulty paying your council tax, please contact us: For West and South areas, call 01305 211970 or email revenueservices@dorsetcouncil.gov.uk. If you live in the East or North area please email svpp@bcpcouncil.gov.uk or call… Read more Difficulty Paying your Council Tax?
From Wednesday 25 March Dorset Highways will focus on delivering its priority services.
We’ve been receiving enquiries on food businesses which are continuing to operate and want to clarify the following: All restaurants, pubs and café’s should be closed. But businesses can – and are – looking to diversify into take away and delivery services, and this is being supported by central government and we have produced guidance… Read more Enforcement of Government regulations relating to food businesses
After Prime Minister Johnson’s announcement last night (Monday 23 March), Dorset Council has closed all its household recycling centres (HRCs, or ‘the tip’) until further notice in order to comply with the latest central government guidance on staying at home and away from others.
Dorset Council is asking visitors and second-home owners to help stop the spread of Coronavirus by staying away from tourist hotspot locations in Dorset. To help minimise the spread of the virus Dorset Council will shortly be closing its country parks and open spaces. This unprecedented move follows other organisations such as the National Trust… Read more Visitors and second-home owners asked to stay away from Dorset to help stop the spread of Coronavirus
Dorset Council has made the very difficult decision to introduce restrictions to the number of people present at marriage and civil partnership ceremonies. Following public health advice from central government and in the light of the decision by the Church of England last week, we will now be limiting attendance to the couple and two… Read more Changes to marriage and civil partnership ceremonies
Dorset Council has made the very difficult decision to introduce restrictions to the number of people attending funerals at Weymouth Crematorium. Taking account of Government guidance to limit the spread of Coronavirus and to protect the public and our staff operating this critical service, the following measures will apply from 25 March 2020.
Dorset Council would like to thank residents for their amazing community response to the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak in the Dorset Council area.
Bin collections are one of Dorset Council’s most important services, provided to over 200,000 households across the county.
Work on Institute Road in Swanage is going well, with the first phase almost complete.
Temporary lights in Gillingham will remain in place to help speed up cycleway works.
Considering the current coronavirus (COVID-19) situation, Dorset Council has taken the decision to postpone all its committee meetings until central government advice is issued on how to continue democratic services.
Dorset Council is asking Care Leavers to complete a quick survey to help improve things.
Dorset Council’s Executive Advisory Panel for Climate Change recently hosted two Inquiry Day sessions where organisations and members of the public were invited to present their ideas for how the Council can help tackle climate change.
Next week Dorset Council will be vacuum excavating around a low voltage eletricity cable in Gillingham, before pushing it into a new trench.
A joint bid by Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council (BCP Council) and Dorset Council, has been awarded £79 million by the Department for Transport’s Transforming Cities Fund (TCF).
We thought it would be useful to pull together a list of upcoming College and University Open Days in the Dorset area: Bournemouth University – Undergraduate open day Wednesday 8th April, 12:00 – 17:00 Open Days are your opportunity to find out more about our courses and get a feel for what life is like… Read more Upcoming Uni and College Open Days
Do you know of someone in your local community who deserves community recognition? If so, we would love to hear from you.
Dorset Council’s Cabinet today approved plans to build a new residential care home, contact centre, activity space and residential accommodation for children and young people in the county.
Free creative activities are on offer to vulnerable people in Dorset as part of a pilot scheme.
A resident from Dorchester has benefited from free digital sessions on how to change suppliers online and has managed to save over £450 a year on energy bills with the first switch. Barbara Scanlon went online at Dorchester library under the guidance of her local volunteer Digital Champion Mike Watson. She visited a price comparison website… Read more Digital Champion’s bright idea helps Barbara switch and save
