Have your say on a new shopper’s permit for Dorset
Dorset residents are being asked for their views on a new parking permit.
Transforming Travel’s first sustainable infrastructure investment scheme underway in Wimborne and Colehill
The improvements planned along Leigh Road are part of our ambition to make south east Dorset a cleaner, greener, healthier place to live, work, and do business.
What do you think about our plans to tackle the climate and ecological emergency?
Dorset Council has launched a consultation, asking people to let them know what they think about their recently published draft Climate and Ecological Emergency Strategy.
Deadline fast approaching for applications to new community and voluntary sector fund
Funding deadline alert! Dorset’s cultural and community and voluntary organisations have until 29 November 2020 to submit their application to Dorset Council for revenue support.
Dorset Road Fix 2020 – November sites
Dorset Highways maintenance gangs are out across the county continuing to repair road damage and maintain vital infrastructure.
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2020 – the year none of us will forget
To date, there have been fewer COVID-19 cases in Dorset than other areas of the UK. Unfortunately, there have been a number of deaths which are of course a source of great sadness. The measures put in place to minimise spread of the virus and help keep people safe have had a significant impact on… Read more 2020 – the year none of us will forget
A message from Councillor Spencer Flower
These last few months have shown that we are a ‘can do’ county. I’m truly humbled by the spirit, dedication and comradery in our local communities and amongst our own workforce, with people supporting each other through the COVID-19 pandemic. During lockdown, many council employees took on new roles and worked round the clock to… Read more A message from Councillor Spencer Flower
Support for adults
Do you, or does someone you know, need help with daily living? A new website gives people the help and support they need to live safe and independent lives. It provides information about some of the most common queries people have, including: Applying for or renewing your Blue Badge Reporting a concern about someone who… Read more Support for adults
Shaping Dorset’s future – The Dorset Council Local Plan
The council devises plans that help shape society, the economy and the environment over a 15-year period. We are currently working on the Dorset Council Local Plan which we aim to consult on in early 2021 and adopt in 2023.
Preventing and responding to local COVID-19 outbreaks
Our Local Outbreak Management Plan sets out how we will work with other public services and communities to prevent, identify and respond to any local outbreaks.
What do councillors do?
Many of us think councillor work is all about being in committee meetings. However, councillors spend a lot of time talking to local communities and working to find solutions.
Update on our financial position
Like many councils, Dorset Council has taken a big financial hit from the COVID-19 pandemic. We estimate that the total impact on the council’s budget is around £64m.
Dorset Council’s recovery and reset plans praised by the Local Government Association
Over the summer, Dorset Council developed plans for the ‘recovery and reset’ of both the Dorset Council area and of the council itself, following the first wave of COVID-19. This work was done by a cross-party group of Dorset councillors on an Executive Advisory Panel (EAP) chaired by Deputy Leader, Cllr Peter Wharf.
Changes to car parking charges – Your questions answered
Following recent commentary on our confirmed forthcoming changes to car parking charges, we’d like to take the opportunity to clarify what is happening and clear up some confusion.
Dorset Council Remembrance Service to be live-streamed
Dorset Council will be honouring veterans and live-streaming its annual Remembrance service this year to comply with COVID-19 restrictions.
Have a spooky and safe Halloween
Dorset Council is urging residents to think carefully about how they will enjoy Halloween this year to help prevent the spread of coronavirus.
Praise for successful community road safety scheme
Forty-five communities in Dorset are seeing slower vehicle speeds and safer roads thanks to Dorset Council’s community Speed Indicator Device (SID) programme.
Making Dorset the best place to grow-up
Issued by Dorset Council on behalf of the Dorset Strategic Alliance for Children and Young People
Have your say on the future of Tourist Information Centres in Dorchester, Sherborne and Wareham
Dorset Council has launched a consultation to help develop the future of its Tourist Information Centres (TICs).
Dorset COVID public update – LIVE!
Dorset Council will be broadcasting live online from 5pm on Thursday, 22 October, to give the latest update on COVID in Dorset and to answer residents’ questions. Sam Crowe, Director of Public Health Dorset, and Matt Prosser, Chief Executive of Dorset Council, will host the event.
Dorset Council secures additional funding of £5m to extend its Low Carbon Dorset Programme
Grant funding and technical support for Dorset organisations to reduce their carbon emissions will continue for another two years thanks to additional funding of over £5m secured by Dorset Council.
Charges at Dorset Council-run car parks set to change
Changes are being brought in across the Dorset Council area to make car parking charges more consistent.
Dorset Council celebrates as parks and green spaces win five Green Flag Awards
Today, the best parks and green spaces across the UK will be raising their Green Flag Award with pride in a year when millions of people have seen the value of having great quality green spaces on their doorstep.
The deadline for school places is fast approaching!
Parents whose children will be starting secondary or upper school next year have just two weeks left to apply for a place for them.
Children in Dorset set to benefit from music grant
Dorset Music Service is celebrating £90K of funding from Youth Music to give better access to music for children, young people -and babies this year.
Financial support for people needing to self-isolate
People on low incomes who are told by NHS Test and Trace to self-isolate – either due to a positive Covid-19 test or being in contact with someone who has tested positive – may be entitled to financial support during self-isolation. Since Monday 28 September, people across England have been required by law to self-isolate… Read more Financial support for people needing to self-isolate
Have your say on draft Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Strategy
We are launching a six-week consultation to gather views on our new draft Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (EDI). The consultation runs from today, 12 October until 22 November and will give residents the opportunity to review and submit their comments on the draft strategy. Our objectives for the Strategy are to: Foster good relations… Read more Have your say on draft Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Strategy
Star Awards Celebrate Children in Care and Foster Families
Dorset’s amazing children in care and their wonderful foster families have been celebrated at the Dorset Star Awards. The awards, which are hosted by Dorset Council, celebrate our children’s achievements, as well as recognising the great work done by our foster families. This year the awards had to be virtual, but 87 certificates celebrating children’s… Read more Star Awards Celebrate Children in Care and Foster Families
Reusing the Weymouth Branch Line
While improving rail services to, from and within Dorset is a key transport priority, for several reasons the former Weymouth Branch Line cannot be brought back into use.
