Temporary high street measures start to wind-down
Temporary pedestrian and traffic measures put in place across the Dorset Council area to help with social distancing will start to be removed as the summer season draws to an end.
Remaining libraries set to reopen throughout September
Dorset Council’s remaining 11 libraries that have been closed since the beginning of the pandemic are set to open their doors from next week. From Tuesday 2 September, libraries at Littlemoor, Lytchett Matravers, Portland, Sturminster Newton, Upton and West Moors will reopen. From Monday 7 September Corfe Mullen, Crossways and Lyme Regis will reopen Wyke… Read more Remaining libraries set to reopen throughout September
Dorset Council submits £1.2m bid to support housing for homeless households in the county
On 24 May the Ministry of Housing and Local Government (MHCLG) announced that £161m would be made available in 2020/21 for 3,300 homes for rough sleepers in the next 12 months. A month later, it was announced that a further fund of £105m to enable local authorities to best support the nearly 15,000 people placed… Read more Dorset Council submits £1.2m bid to support housing for homeless households in the county
Children’s Services shortlisted for two national digital awards
A digital project to help schools quickly alert the council when children are missing out on full time education has been shortlisted for two national awards. The ‘Supporting children and young people to access education’ project is in the running for the Digital Leaders 100 Awards in the Digital Public Service Innovation of the Year… Read more Children’s Services shortlisted for two national digital awards
Service 6 bus Bridport – Beaminster – Yeovil
Before the recent coronavirus (COVID-19) situation fully developed, Dorset Council had come up with a solution to retain the Service 6 bus between Bridport and Beaminster, in collaboration with local bus operator.
Help for vulnerable residents to stay active during COVID-19
Dorset Council and key partners are working to together to make sure residents can get help to continue to live independently in their homes.
£5.7 million investment for new MOD innovation hub in the heart of Dorset
Dorset LEP is investing £1.5 million of the Government’s Local Growth Fund towards the construction of a new Defence Innovation Centre at Dorset Innovation Park, the county’s Enterprise Zone. The investment will be matched by £3.1 million from the Ministry of Defence (MOD) and £1.1 million from Dorset Council.
School transport update
Dorset Council is working hard on planning how to get nearly 8000 pupils back to school when term starts in September.
Welcoming children back to school, college and childcare
Schools, childcare providers and colleges across Dorset are looking forward to welcoming children back in September.
Have your say on the Chickerell Neighbourhood Plan
Local residents are invited to have their say on a plan reflecting the community’s vision for Chickerell.
Could you foster a child in Dorset?
If you think there’s room in your heart and your home for a child, we would love to hear from you.
Congratulations GCSE students, exams latest, ‘where next’ advice and emotional support
We would like to send our best wishes to everyone getting their GCSE and A level results this summer!
Looking for care and support? Find help online
Do you, or does someone you know, need help with daily living? A new website has launched to give people in Dorset the help and support they need to live safe and independent lives.
Service held to mark 75th Anniversary of VJ Day
At 11.00am on Saturday 15 August, a small group gathered at the Kohima War Memorial at County Hall in Dorchester to mark the 75th anniversary of Victory in Japan (VJ) Day and remember all those who died in the Second World War in Asia. A minute silence was observed.
IRONMAN 70.3 Weymouth event postponed until 2021
With the health and safety of our community being an utmost priority, and after further discussions with and direction from Weymouth Town Council and Dorset Council in relation to the COVID-19 pandemic, we regret to confirm that the IRONMAN 70.3 Weymouth triathlon originally scheduled for Sunday 20 September cannot take place in 2020 and will… Read more IRONMAN 70.3 Weymouth event postponed until 2021
‘Better Deal for Bus Users’ funding received
Dorset Council has received a funding grant of £299,159 from the Department for Transport for supporting bus services in the County in 2020/21.
Congratulations to our students and latest on exam results
Update on exam results – 18 August: The Government has confirmed that students in England will receive teacher assessed grades for GCSE and A level results this summer. Students receiving their GCSE grades on Thursday (20/8) will receive their centre assessment grade (teacher assessed grade) from their school or college. Students who received their A or… Read more Congratulations to our students and latest on exam results
Temporary Closure Notice on the Lyme Bay bed.
Dorset Council are currently unable to access samples for the purpose of monitoring marine biotoxins, phytoplankton and E-coli. In the interest of protecting public health, Dorset Council, in line with advice from the Food Standards Agency, have taken the decision to temporarily close the following classified shellfish beds.
Road resurfacing and repainting works to help cyclists
Our Highways team has been busy recently with resurfacing roads and repainting cycle lanes in both Lytchett Minster and Weymouth.
Further progress of Gillingham transport works
As part of the continuing multi-million-pound transport overhaul in Gillingham work will soon be starting in Station Road and demolition of The Old Manse will also get underway.
Planning system overhaul
The government has published two consultation papers this week setting out major changes in planning. One sets out proposals for a completely new national planning system. The other proposes shorter-term amendments to the current system, which would take effect more quickly.
Land will be stabilised as part of development
A way forward has been agreed by Dorset Council and the new owner of land next to Old Castle Road in Weymouth.
More libraries reopening in Dorset
Three more libraries are set to reopen their doors this August.
Agencies prepared for crowds and very hot weather this weekend
Partner agencies across Dorset are encouraging people to enjoy Dorset safely this weekend, as temperatures are expected to reach highs of around 27 degrees.
Investing in residential roads
Resurfacing work has started this week to permanently repair Dorset’s most damaged residential roads.
Dorset Council and Lyme Regis Town Council updates on local information services in Lyme Regis
Dorset Council and Lyme Regis Town Council remain in active discussions regarding the future of local information services in Lyme Regis.
Advance works start ahead of track removal
Drainage investigation works will soon be starting on Commercial Road in Weymouth ahead of the railway track removal this October.
Don’t lose your voice
Households in the Dorset Council area should look out for a form asking them to check if their information on the electoral register is correct.
Dorset Road Fix 2020 – August sites
Dorset Highways maintenance gangs are out across the county continuing to repair road damage.
Rent or mortgage worries? Don’t delay in seeking help
With possession hearings due to restart on 23 August, Dorset Council is urging people struggling to pay their mortgage or rent to seek help as soon as possible.
