Year: 2021

Cllr Tony Ferrari

Suggestions welcomed for Levelling Up funding bid for Weymouth and Portland

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Cllr Tony Ferrari, Dorset Council’s Portfolio Holder for Economic Growth, is seeking suggestions for local infrastructure projects in Weymouth and Portland which could be included as part of a bid for the Government’s ‘Levelling Up’ fund. The bid will be submitted jointly by Dorset Council and Richard Drax MP in June, with support from Weymouth… Read more Suggestions welcomed for Levelling Up funding bid for Weymouth and Portland

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Bids invited for the £220m Community Renewal Fund

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Dorset council is seeking applications from relevant organisations to apply for government’s Community Renewal Fund. The Fund is specifically for projects that focus on supporting people and communities most in need across the UK. Applicants can put forward potential projects which align with one, or deliver across several, of the following investment priorities: investment in… Read more Bids invited for the £220m Community Renewal Fund

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Connecting the community. Community buildings across north Dorset are set to be connected to gigabit-capable broadband thanks to an investment from Dorset LEP and Dorset Council. Blandford-based Wessex Internet has been awarded the contract to connect 60 sites, including schools, from Blandford to Sherborne. The company has experience in connecting community buildings to the latest broadband technology, including recently Durweston First School. From left to right: Dorset Council’s deputy leader, Cllr Peter Wharf; Chair of Dorset LEP, Cecilia Bufton; Wessex Internet MD Hector Gibson Fleming; and Headteacher of Durweston School, Nicola Brooke.

Community buildings to receive gigabit broadband thanks to investment from Dorset LEP and Dorset Council

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Dozens of community buildings across rural north Dorset are to be connected to next generation, gigabit-capable broadband thanks to a Getting Building Fund allocation from Dorset Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP). Now 60 community sites from Blandford to Sherborne; including schools, community centres, a health centre, council depots, farms and adult social care residential homes; will… Read more Community buildings to receive gigabit broadband thanks to investment from Dorset LEP and Dorset Council

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Funding for housing support, living independently

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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

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Could you be a social worker?

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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?

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Dorset Council pays tribute to HRH the Duke of Edinburgh

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It is with great sadness The Chairman of Dorset Council, Cllr Val Pothecary, shares news from Buckingham Palace that HRH the Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, beloved husband of Queen Elizabeth II died today, Friday 9 April 2021 at the age of 99. The following statement was issued by the press secretary at Buckingham Palace:… Read more Dorset Council pays tribute to HRH the Duke of Edinburgh

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5G Aquaculture Video Monitoring System to be deployed in Dorset

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JET Engineering System Solutions Ltd today announced the signing of a contract with Dorset Council to deliver a reduced carbon-footprint Aquaculture Monitoring System, made from sustainable materials and harnessing 5G network connectivity, for Jurassic Seafarms Ltd in Portland Harbour, Dorset, UK. Read the full release here

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Businesses invited to attend ‘SEND in the workplace’ events

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Businesses in Dorset are invited to take part in a 90-minute event designed to introduce SEND in the workplace. You can choose to attend either the Wednesday 21 April [4-5:30pm] or Thursday 27 May [4-5:30pm] event. The event will dispel the myths surrounding Diversity and Inclusion and present the benefits to employers. We will provide… Read more Businesses invited to attend ‘SEND in the workplace’ events

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