Renewing residential roads
Micro-surfacing is underway on residential roads across Dorset.
Support is still available when shielding ends
Dorset residents can still ask for help if they need it when shielding ends on Thursday (1 April).
Final works for temporary measures in Weymouth
Work will be moving to the south side of Weymouth harbour next week (6 April) to provide outdoor seating space in time for hospitality businesses reopening.
Council warns of long delays at Household Recycling Centres this Easter
This Easter, Dorset Council are warning potential visitors to their Household Recycling Centres (HRCs, or “the tip”) to expect long delays, and are advising to postpone your “trip to the tip” if possible.
Car park charges being discussed
Discussions have started with local communities across the Dorset Council area to engage with them on a review of parking charges.
Delivering food and fun to children in Dorset
More than 1,500 fun food and activity ‘holiday bundles’ are being sent to Dorset children who need it most this Easter. Volunteers and council staff took over County Hall in Dorchester to create the bundles for families who have been hardest hit by the pandemic, take a look! https://youtu.be/qUwELM6qPZk The bundles, which are being distributed… Read more Delivering food and fun to children in Dorset
Free parking to continue for NHS workers
Free parking arrangements for NHS and care workers will remain in place through to the end of Sunday 18th July 2021.
Dorset’s Digital Hotline celebrates its first birthday
A special hotline set up to help people get online during the first lockdown is celebrating its first anniversary. Three lockdowns later and the Dorset Digital Hotline has now helped almost 1,000 people. Behind the hotline is a team of dedicated volunteer Digital Champions who were forced to give up their library clinics when lockdown… Read more Dorset’s Digital Hotline celebrates its first birthday
Virtual inquiry to be held
A virtual public inquiry is to be held for the Appeals by DM Guppy & Sons. The appeal relates to several planning decisions regarding Guppy’s Yard on East Moors Lane, St Leonards.
Gillingham affordable extra care development gets green light from Dorset Council
A new extra care residential development has resolution for approval following a Dorset Council Northern Area Planning Committee meeting on 23 March.
Disposable BBQ options put before Councillors
Councillors on Dorset Council’s Cabinet have discussed recommendations at its meeting on 6 April and have agreed to continue looking at the orders for the banning of disposable BBQs on Dorset land in high fire risk areas across Dorset. These will come into force at a later date.
Dinah’s Hollow slope stabilisation safety work to receive funding
[Updated Tuesday 6 April] – Dorset Council’s Cabinet today discussed the Capital Programme 2021/22 report, which outlines a number of major new projects that need capital funding.
New £37.5m plan to provide the best education for Dorset children with SEND
Ambitious plans to improve the lives of Dorset children with SEND (special educational needs and or a disability) and reduce future costs have been unveiled.
Dorset Road Fix 2021 – April sites
Dorset Highways maintenance gangs are out across the county continuing to repair road damage.
Bid to list local heritage assets is successful
A joint bid by Dorset Council and BCP Council for funds to create a list of local heritage assets has been successful. A total of £70,000 has been secured from the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG).
Council begins process for the creation of a new Household Recycling Centre for East Dorset
At Dorset Council’s Cabinet meeting on April 6th, officers will recommend members approve the funding of a new Household Recycling Centre (HRC, or “the tip”) for East Dorset.
Rogue trader jailed for fraudulent trading across four counties
A man who worked on a range of home and garden maintenance jobs at consumers’ homes in Dorset, Hampshire, Wiltshire and Devon has been jailed for participating in a fraudulent business. A second man who was found to have laundered money for the business was also given a prison sentence.
Getting better connected
The council is spearheading many projects that lead on innovation and help close the gap between those who have access to computers and the internet, and those who do not. To find out whether you are eligible ring the Digital Hotline on 01305 221000 Free devices and Dorset’s Digital Hotline to transform lives The council… Read more Getting better connected
News – ceremonies, consultations, EU Settlement Scheme and support
Hundreds of couples say ‘I do’ despite COVID-19 Our registrars made sure couples were still able to tie the knot in Dorset during 2020, even though COVID-19 disrupted some plans. 478 ceremonies took place last year – with 136 couples saying ‘I do’ in the run-up to Christmas alone. Under covid restrictions ceremonies were restricted… Read more News – ceremonies, consultations, EU Settlement Scheme and support
Getting the right stuff in the right bin
Dorset recycling rates are at an all-time high (59.7%) and your efforts are making us among the best in the country! There are still a few items cropping up in the wrong bin, so we’ve added a reminder below of what should go where.
Could you foster a child for Dorset?
We urgently need more Foster Carers for children in Dorset. If you have a spare room and would like to make a difference to a Dorset child or young person’s life, find out about a career in fostering. Our Foster Carers come from a wide range of backgrounds, cultures and ethnic groups. Please don’t rule yourself out, we would… Read more Could you foster a child for Dorset?
Cllr Spencer Flower – Welcome to the spring 2021 edition of Dorset Council News
I must start by first expressing a huge thank you to all of you who have offered your time and energy supporting the vulnerable during these unprecedented times. I’d also like to thank the Dorset Council employees and councillors who have all had to adapt to new ways of working to ensure frontline services are maintained. … Read more Cllr Spencer Flower – Welcome to the spring 2021 edition of Dorset Council News
Enjoying exercise together
As many residents have already discovered, going for a bike ride is a great way to exercise and socialise with friends and family while social distancing remains in place.
Love your verge with these friendly faces
Signage featuring fun and friendly wildlife characters will soon be seen on Dorset’s verges. The signage will feature a range of characters including bumble bee, mouse, grass snake, hedgehog and grasshopper. The messages on the signs will explain how we are managing that particular verge and thank people for taking their rubbish home.
Have your say on our draft Homelessness and Rough Sleeping Strategy
We are asking for feedback on our draft strategy to tackle the pressures of homelessness and rough sleeping.
Digital Minister announces new Qualcomm and 5G RuralDorset relationship
Minister for Digital Infrastructure, Matt Warman today announced a new relationship with wireless technology company Qualcomm Technologies Inc., working with the DCMS 5G Test-beds and Trials Programme.
Dorset one of the first areas to benefit from £5bn broadband fund
Political and business leaders have welcomed news that rural Dorset will be among the first areas in the country to benefit from the government’s new £5bn gigabit broadband fund. It follows months of behind-the-scenes lobbying for better broadband in Dorset, led by West Dorset MP Chris Loder and Dorset Council’s deputy leader, Cllr Peter Wharf.… Read more Dorset one of the first areas to benefit from £5bn broadband fund
Work starts on temporary harbour layout for summer 2021
Work to install this summer’s temporary measures on Custom House Quay in Weymouth will start on Monday 22 March.
Sibling madness – latest blog by Amanda (one of our brilliant foster carers)
My troupe have taken to calling themselves the quintuplets. Considering my five little ones consist of two sets of fostered siblings and my youngest home-made child.
Dorset Council sets out robust plans for summer
In order to tackle some of the more anti-social behaviours seen across the county last summer, Dorset Council has announced robust plans to help manage visitors this coming summer season.
