Arthur Labinjo-Hughes – A reflection by Theresa Leavy, Executive Director of People – Children
Dearest Arthur A lovely smile, bright, intuitive, exuding kindness that was not returned, Sleep well Theresa
Financial support for Dorset residents in need this winter
Residents in need, including vulnerable families, will receive help with the cost of food and heating and other essentials this winter.
Second section of Leigh Road / Wimborne Road West sustainable travel improvements completes
The second section of the Transforming Cities Fund (TCF) Leigh Road / Wimborne Road West sustainable travel improvements has now been completed. This newly finished section of the project runs from the western entrance of Stapehill Crescent to just east of the entrance to the new Quarter Jack Park development. The project includes the construction… Read more Second section of Leigh Road / Wimborne Road West sustainable travel improvements completes
Could you provide a home for unaccompanied children?
Dorset Council is looking for people who would be willing to foster or provide supported lodgings for unaccompanied children.
Purbeck Local Plan further consultation
Dorset Council is opening a further, limited, consultation on two revised policies of the Purbeck Local Plan. It will start on 6 December for seven weeks.
Have you had your say on Dorset’s libraries?
There are four weeks remaining in the first phase of Dorset Council’s #LetsTalkLibraries consultation.
Dorset Council announce continued support for arts development service
The Arts Development Company (ADC) has been successful in winning a competitive tender process to deliver an arts development service on behalf of the council. The contract will cover a five-year period and the council will continue to provide the same level of funding. The funding will enable the ADC to provide a strategic service… Read more Dorset Council announce continued support for arts development service
Dorset Council’s budget proposals to be considered
Dorset Council has published its initial proposals to deliver a balanced budget next financial year, 2022-23. Proposals will go to both Place & Resources Scrutiny Committee and People & Health Scrutiny Committee for consideration on 10 December.
Dorset is proud to take part in the Queen’s Green Canopy
The Queen’s Green Canopy (QGC) is a new initiative that encourages people across the UK to plant trees to mark the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee in 2022.
Want to make a difference to children’s lives? Be a school governor
Dorset Council is looking for fantastic people to support our children and young people to achieve the best outcomes they can. If that is you, the council would love to hear from you.
New system for housing now live
A new system to help customers in need of housing support is now up and running in the Dorset Council area.
Overnight closures of Ringwood Road from 14 to 16 December 2021
The A348, Ringwood Road in Ferndown will be closed overnight for three nights from 8pm to 5am the following morning on the Tuesday 14, Wednesday 15 and Thursday 16 December 2021. The work will be completed by 5am on Friday 17 December. It will close from south of Dunedin Drive to north of the entrance… Read more Overnight closures of Ringwood Road from 14 to 16 December 2021
