Time is running out to apply for help with utility bills this winter
The deadline to apply for help with the costs of utility bills like gas, electric and water this winter is 12 February.
Safety of care home residents and staff is top priority
Dorset Council is working with the care sector across the county to support them in keeping residents and staff safe during the COVID-19 pandemic
Activation of Mortality Support Facility
One of two Mortality Support Facilities (MSF) will be activated this week as part of Dorset’s ongoing response to the current Covid-19 emergency.
Looking for a change of direction? Become a Shared Lives carer
The last 12 months have been a year like no other. The COVID-19 pandemic has brought communities together like never before and prompted many people to take stock and think about making changes to their lives, including looking at a new career.
Holocaust Memorial Day – a time for remembrance and reflection
Wednesday 27 January marks Holocaust Memorial Day. It is the day we remember the millions of people who died during the Holocaust, under Nazi persecution, and in the genocides that followed in Cambodia, Rwanda, Bosnia and Darfur. Held every year, it falls on the anniversary of the liberation of the Auschwitz-Birkenau concentration camp, where more… Read more Holocaust Memorial Day – a time for remembrance and reflection
High Street renewal gets underway
Work to refresh High Street in Gillingham will be starting next week.
Dorset Road Fix 2021 – February sites
Dorset Highways maintenance gangs are out across the county continuing to repair road damage and maintain vital infrastructure.
Census 2021 is coming
Households across Dorset will soon be asked to take part in the 2021 Census.
Dorset Council’s vision for important site unveiled
Dorset Council has unveiled ambitious ideas to transform the St Mary’s site near Shaftesbury potentially providing better educational opportunities for Dorset children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND).
Funding support for cultural organisations
Cultural organisations across Dorset will benefit from funding support thanks to Dorset Council.
Financial support for Dorset businesses as £23M already paid
Business support grants are being automatically paid by Dorset Council to qualifying businesses.
Highway work moves back into Commercial Road
Track removal along most of Custom House Quay is now complete and work is moving back into Commercial Road.
Busy bridge in east Dorset set for maintenance
Essential maintenance work will start next month on Christchurch Road Bridge, a busy bridge used by local drivers and commuters on Hurn Road to cross over the A338 Bournemouth Spur Road at its northern end.
Councillors approve plans to create more homes for Dorset children
Work aimed at making Dorset the best place to grow-up is set to continue.
Consultation on Dorset Council Local Plan begins
A consultation on the Dorset Council Local Plan begins on 18 January and will last until 15 March. Once adopted, the Local Plan will guide decisions on planning applications in Dorset until 2038.
Important site will remain a community resource
A former school site will remain a resource for Dorset after being secured by the council.
Digital help available for families home-schooling
Help getting online and a useful guide to home learning resources is available for Dorset families.
Dorset Council ambitious for former school site
Dorset Council is working to secure St Mary’s School near Shaftesbury so it can remain an asset to our community.
‘What makes a good day?’
How people with social care needs spend their day is at the heart of a new programme being launched by Dorset Council this week.
Enhanced public space proposals for Custom House Quay
Weymouth residents are being asked to have their say on proposals to enhance the harbour area for families, hospitality businesses and active travel.
Voting safely at this year’s elections
On Thursday 6 May 2021 residents in the Dorset Council area will go to the polls for the Police and Crime Commissioner elections and several town/parish council by-elections.
Don’t miss the deadline to apply for school places next September
Is your child starting school for the first time or moving onto junior or middle school next year?
Coronavirus helpline for parents and carers
Are you worried about how your child is coping with the coronavirus crisis and lockdown? Dorset Council’s Educational Psychology Service has set-up a helpline to support those who are worried about their child or teenager during the lockdown. Cllr Andrew Parry, Dorset Council Portfolio Holder for Children, Education and Early Help, said: “These are difficult… Read more Coronavirus helpline for parents and carers
What to do with your waste if you or someone in your household has COVID-19
Dorset Council is reminding residents what to do with their waste if someone in their household is showing symptoms of COVID-19 infection.
Councillors consider plans to create more homes for Dorset children
Work aimed at making Dorset the best place to grow-up is continuing.
Dorset Council’s Cabinet to consider proposals for budget 2021-22
Dorset Council’s budget proposals for financial year 2021-22 go to the Cabinet meeting on Tuesday 19 January for approval.
Time is running out – Last chance for Dorset residents to have their say on climate strategy
Dorset Council is reminding residents that they have until Wednesday 20 January to tell us what they think about our plans to tackle the climate and ecological emergency.
New Local COVID-19 Contact Tracing System
Dorset Council, in partnership with Public Health England, is launching a locally supported contact tracing system for the Dorset Council area.
Relatives are asked for understanding on visiting restrictions amidst rising pressures on care homes and supported living
Dorset Council, BCP Council and health partners are reminding relatives of people in care homes and supported living to contact providers directly before visiting, amidst rising cases of COVID-19 in the local community.
Dorset Council ambitious for former school site
Dorset Council is working to secure St Mary’s School near Shaftesbury so it can remain an asset to our community.
