Funding for housing support We have secured £1.6m from the Government’s Next Steps to Accommodation programme to help tackle homelessness in the county. The council has also agreed a further £4.78m over the next two years to purchase and refurbish properties to support homeless and rough sleeper households. This will ultimately reduce reliance on emergency… Read more Funding for housing support, living independently
Clair Honnor started her career as a social worker more than 20 years ago and has worked in a variety of roles over the years. Clair said: “Social work can be challenging at times, but making a difference in a child’s life is deeply satisfying. “There’s no better way to understand what’s going on than visiting a family in their home and speaking with them. COVID-19 has had an impact on… Read more Could you be a social worker?
Dorset Highways maintenance gangs are out across the county continuing to repair road damage.
Dorset Council is urging people to check whether they need to apply to the EU settlement scheme as the deadline for applications approaches.
Thanks to funding from an Arts Council England National Lottery Project Grant to develop libraries as cultural hubs, Dorset Library Service is to run a digital arts programme for young people and adults.
