Councillor Spencer Flower’s reaction to the Chancellor’s budget announcement
Cllr Spencer Flower has reacted to the Government’s budget announcement today (27 October). Cllr Flower said:
The deadline for school places is fast approaching!
Parents and carers whose children will be starting secondary or upper school next September have just a few days left to apply for a place at their chosen school.
A bold and ambitious plan to support Dorset’s children and young people with Special Educational Needs or Disabilities (SEND)
Dorset Council has secured £37.5m for the next five years to help deliver a bold and ambitious strategy to provide the best education for all of Dorset’s children and young people with Special Educational Needs or Disability (SEND).
Dorset Council launches consultation to shape the future of Dorset’s library service
Dorset Council has launched a public consultation to inform how they develop and deliver their library service in the future. Library users and non-users are being asked to share their views. The consultation runs from 25 October 2021 to 7 January 2022 and is available online.
Help improve public paths and open space in Dorset for walking, horse riding and cycling
The Dorset Local Access Forum are looking for people who want to improve Dorset’s paths and open spaces for local people and visitors.
#HelpAndKindness Supporting Dorset’s Response to the Care Crisis
The number of requests for help with finding home care are growing daily at #HelpAndKindness.
Dorset Council wins funding to improve poorly insulated rented homes
Dorset Council has been awarded £98,000 of Government funding, after applying to a national competition, to improve the most poorly insulated rented homes in Dorset.
Road construction in full swing in Gillingham
Construction work south of Gillingham is underway to build the Principal Street, which will support the expansion of the north Dorset town.
Dorset Road Fix – resurfacing November 2021
Dorset Highways maintenance gangs are out across the county continuing to repair road damage.
Work to begin on new cycle and walking route on Ringwood Road, Ferndown next month
Work will begin on new sustainable travel facilities along Ringwood Road in Ferndown on 1 November 2021.
Celebrate National Care Leavers’ Week with us
Join us in celebrating National Care Leavers’ Week (Monday 25 October – Sunday 31 October 2021). Book a spot on our webinar to find out how you can help to support Dorset’s care leavers.
Former council offices to be temporarily used as NHS clinics
Dorset health organisations are working with Dorset Council to create a space for rapid access clinics in South Walks House, Dorchester, as part of a county-wide effort to tackle NHS waiting lists.
Drainage improvement work in Portesham
Drivers are being warned of potential delays on the B3157 Coast Road as Dorset Highways starts work to reduce surface water flooding to the highway and homes in Portesham.
Have you given your view on Dorset’s town and parish council areas yet?
People in Dorset are reminded to give their comments as part of a review which aims to ensure Dorset’s town and parish councils continue to reflect the communities they represent.
Changes to Dorset Council’s Cabinet, Lead Members and committee membership
Cllr Spencer Flower, Leader of Dorset Council, has made the changes outlined below to his Cabinet as a mid-year reshuffle. All changes come into immediate effect from today, Monday 18 October.
Dorset Council celebrates best Green Flag Award results ever
In a record-breaking year for the Green Flag Award, as the scheme marks its Silver Jubilee, Dorset Council has six countryside sites celebrating success today – the best ever results for Dorset.
Headteacher joins new school in Shaftesbury
Katie Charles has been appointed as the Headteacher of Dorset Council’s new school for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
Local community backs neighbourhood plan
The Wareham community is just one step away from having an approved neighbourhood plan for its area.
Community a step closer to agreeing neighbourhood plan
A local community has taken a significant step closer to having greater influence over planning decisions in their area. A final version of the Stinsford Neighbourhood Plan has been submitted to the council for examination.
Don’t lose your voice – reminder to respond to the Annual Electoral Canvass
Dorset Council has been undertaking the Annual Canvass for the Register of Electors and all residents have been asked to check their electoral registration details are correct to make sure they retain their right to vote in future elections and referendums.
Busy roundabout closed in November
Resurfacing works will close the A35 Poole Hill Roundabout, Bere Regis, in early November.
Dorset Council awarded £2.13m to unlock land for homes
The grant funding will be used to help build almost 200 homes in Dorset on underused brownfield land, helping local people and families get on the property ladder.
Funding confirmed to assess pedestrian access across the River Stour
Dorset Council has confirmed funding to assess how pedestrian access could be improved at Julian’s Bridge in Wimborne.
Update on safety railings at Weymouth Harbour
Dorset Council is proposing to keep the current safety railings on Custom House Quay, Weymouth, in place for the foreseeable future.
Update on Dorset’s SENDIAS service
Dorset Council is looking to improve and strengthen the special educational needs and disability information, advice and support service, SENDIASS. This is a free, confidential and impartial service for children and young people aged 0 to 25 years who have special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), and their parents and carers. In October 2020, Dorset Council’s Cabinet, made up of local councillors, approved plans to find an external provider… Read more Update on Dorset’s SENDIAS service
Overnight Closures of Leigh Road / Wimborne Road West for 5 nights from 18 October 2021
Leigh Road / Wimborne Road West will be closed overnight for 5 nights between 18 October until 22 October 2021. These closures will take place from 8pm in the evening to 6am the following morning.
“Don’t suffer in silence” is the message from Dorset Council on World Mental Health Day.
Dorset Council is highlighting that Sunday 10th October is World Mental Health Day.
Progress on the Local Heritage List Campaign
Dorset Council and BCP Council have appointed Land Use Consultants (LUC) to manage the Local Heritage List Campaign, which will enable communities of all ages and backgrounds across Dorset to nominate locally important buildings, sites, monuments and features to be included on new Local Heritage Lists.
How we are working with young people in your local area
Dorset Council’s Targeted Youth Workers are actively exploring the places, spaces, and situations in your local area where young people may be out and about.
5G RuralDorset’s farming use cases take shape
The 5G RuralDorset project has announced significant progress on its ambitious, DCMS-backed agriculture and aquaculture 5G research trials.
