Dorset residential home for children rated as ‘good’ by inspectors
A residential home for children with complex learning difficulties and disabilities has been rated ‘good’ by Ofsted inspectors.
National Volunteers’ Week (1-7 June 2021) sees Ancient Technology Centre volunteers honoured with prestigious Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service
Volunteers at the Ancient Technology Centre (ATC) in Cranborne have been honoured with the Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service (QAVS) in recognition of their dedication to bringing history alive for communities across the south.
Weymouth roofer misled consumer about work needed
A roofer working on a house in Weymouth has pleaded guilty to misleading the owner about what he said was urgent work required to her roof.
A summer of fresh air, food and fun
Children and young people will be getting stuck in over this year’s summer holidays with a council initiative that hopes to bring lots of excitement to Dorset. Dorset Council is working with local schools, voluntary organisations and activity providers to develop an exciting programme of activities that will be taking place across Dorset over the… Read more A summer of fresh air, food and fun
Michael Tomlinson MP visits Leigh Road Sustainable Transport Improvement Works.
Michael Tomlinson, the Member of Parliament for Mid Dorset and North Poole, paid a visit last week to the sustainable transport improvement works currently being carried out on Leigh Road and Wimborne Road West. The visit was at the invitation of Dorset Council Portfolio Holder for Highways, Travel and Environment, Cllr Ray Bryan.
Thank you to Dorset’s outstanding volunteers
Dorset Council is thanking volunteers for the difference they make this Volunteers Week which runs from 1-7 June.
Repairing roads while caring for the environment
Dorset Highways works closely with council ecologists and the Environment Agency on a regular basis to ensure road repairs support Dorset’s diverse wildlife.
Celebrate Dorset Day with us
Today is Dorset Day – an opportunity for us to shine a light on the people, places and natural environment that make our county so special.
