Reopening date announced for Dorset Council’s leisure centres
Dorset’s sports and leisure centres are set to reopen, following the recent announcement by the Government.
Joint Dorset response to Prime Minister’s criticism of care homes during the pandemic
The huge effort of the care sector across Dorset during the pandemic has been praised as BCP Council and Dorset Council shares concern about the Prime Minister’s comments that ‘too many care homes didn’t really follow the procedure in the way that they could have’.
Dorset Council prepared for crowds this weekend
Dorset Council is reassuring local people that it has measures in place across the county to cope with any influx of visitors to Dorset. Now that most pubs, restaurants, bars, hotels and B&B businesses are open, the council is expecting Dorset to be busy this weekend, especially as the weather forecast is looking good. Coastal… Read more Dorset Council prepared for crowds this weekend
New £1.7 million agri-tech innovation centre at Dorset Innovation Park
Dorset Innovation Park Enterprise Zone, Wool, welcomes its latest land purchase and development of a research and innovation centre. Dorset Council is proud to announce the sale to Draper Ventilation Limited [draperVENT]. Dorset LEP has allocated a £740,000 Growing Places Fund loan to draperVENT, who will increase the total investment to £1.7 million for the… Read more New £1.7 million agri-tech innovation centre at Dorset Innovation Park
Apply for childcare funding, even if you’re not using childcare right now
While saving money on your childcare costs might not seem like a priority now, applying for funding could help you save money in the coming months.
Transforming planning
In April 2019 Dorset Council became a unitary authority. This reorganisation combined district, borough and county councils. All six organisations had their own versions of planning management software from two different suppliers.
Changes at Sherborne household recycling centre
People using Sherborne Household Recycling Centre (HRC, or “the tip”) on West Mill Lane will no longer need to use the Terrace Playing Fields car park to collect a ticket before entry from Saturday 11 July.
Council seeks views on draft Licensing and Gambling Policies
As a licensing authority, we are asking for your views on two new policies. These are two new policies for Licensing and Gambling. The policies are intended to set out what we expect of premises licence and permit holders. These include betting shops, bingo halls, amusement arcades, gaming machines in pubs and clubs, pubs,… Read more Council seeks views on draft Licensing and Gambling Policies
Stay Local, Shop Local: Free support for Dorset businesses with new Dorset Council and Wessex FM partnership
Thousands of pounds of radio promotion and digital advertising for the Dorset business community is being made available free of charge in a new partnership between Wessex FM and Dorset Council.
Bridport Gateway – tell us what you think
Residents and local businesses are being asked to give their views on the latest proposals for Bridport Gateway – an innovative community development in the heart of Bridport.
Remembering Srebrenica
It’s Srebrenica Memorial Week (5 -11 July). This year is particularly poignant as it marks the 25th anniversary of the Srebrenica genocide.
Supporting businesses and the local economy: update on Dorset Council’s approach to planning requirements (July 2020)
Dorset Council wishes to support economic recovery and help local businesses adapt to the current social distancing requirements. The Council recognises that this is a challenging time for many businesses, and we will be taking a pragmatic approach to planning requirements, to support businesses wherever possible.
Dorset libraries to offer order and collect service from this July
Following the Government’s recent announcement, libraries managed by Dorset Council will start a phased a re-opening from 8 July.
