Dorset Council and the NHS bring care and jobs to the heart of Dorchester
Dorset Council and Dorset County Hospital have agreed a 20-year lease for use of South Walks House building in Dorchester, owned by the council.
Trading Standards checks on nicotine vape sales highlight problems
A test purchasing exercise, organised by Dorset Council Trading Standards found that nicotine ‘vapes’ are being sold to underage customers.
40 Anniversary of the Falklands War
Saturday 2 April marks the 40th anniversary of the start of the Falklands War which lasted 74 days after Argentine forces invaded the Falklands in 1982.
Youth Voice Blog: Who we are and what we do
Hello and welcome to the first edition of the Youth Voice Blog.
Bold new training programme will improve the lives of people with autism
A new training programme will enable health and social care professionals to be more aware and better serve the needs of autistic people across the county. Autism is a complex, lifelong developmental disability which can impact a person’s social skills, communication, relationships and self-regulation. Autistic people may act in different ways to others and sometimes find it difficult… Read more Bold new training programme will improve the lives of people with autism
Dorset Road Fix – April 2022
Dorset Highways maintenance gangs are out across the county continuing to repair road damage.
Dorset Road Fix 2022 – road preservation programme
As part of Dorset Council’s road maintenance programme, nine high-use roads are being given an ‘early life intervention’ to keep them in good condition.
Dorset comes together to give a warm welcome to Ukrainian refugees
Dorset Council is working closely with local voluntary and community organisations to ensure refugees arriving from Ukraine will be warmly welcomed and receive the support they need.
Business case proposed for important works at the Cobb in Lyme Regis Harbour
In a report to Cabinet on Tuesday 5 April, Dorset Council officers are seeking approval of a business case regarding funding for repair and reinforcement works on the Cobb in Lyme Regis.
Dorset is one of the UK’s top areas for renewable energy generation
Dorset Council is in the top 15% of over 400 local authority areas in the UK for renewable electricity generation.
Chair of new Education Board for Dorset appointed
A new Education Board is being set up in Dorset, and the council is delighted to announce that Stephen Twigg will be taking the helm.
Dorset Council car park price changes from 28 March
From Monday 28 March, Dorset Council will be rolling out new car park charges in council-owned car parks across the county.
Dorset Road Fix 2022 – in-situ recycling
Dorset Council highways contractor Colas Ltd will be carrying out deep in-situ recycling on minor roads in the council area that are in the worst structural condition.
Weymouth resident prosecuted for disposing of commercial waste at recycling centre
Dorset Council’s Waste Enforcement and Legal teams scored another victory in court this week, as a rogue trader was prosecuted for transporting and disposing of commercial waste at a Household Recycling Centre (HRC, or “the tip”), as well as failing to provide correct paperwork.
Resurfacing work on Custom House Quay
As part of Dorset Council’s public realm improvements along Custom House Quay in Weymouth, the road is being resurfaced over three nights next week.
Residents to vote on Stinsford Neighbourhood Plan
The community could have a Neighbourhood Plan if residents give it the go ahead.
Dorset Council hands new set of allotments over to Weymouth Town Council
Councillors, officers, and keen gardeners are celebrating as Dorset Council can finally hand over a new set of seven allotments to a local community in Weymouth.
Death registrations now need to be in person
The registration of deaths now must once again take place in person due the withdrawal of national Covid legislation.
Overnight Closure of Ringwood Road for 1 night on 25 March 2022
Ringwood Road in Ferndown will be closed overnight for 1 night on 25 March 2022, from 8pm to 6am the following morning.
Tributes to a Dorset charity champion
People from across Dorset have been paying tribute to local food charity champion Tony Gibbons from Drimpton, West Dorset, who died recently.
Visit Dorset celebrates English Tourism Week
English Tourism Week kicks off on 18 March and Visit Dorset, Dorset Council’s tourism team, are celebrating everything that our wonderful county has to offer!
New film showcases benefits of next generation connectivity
A new film shows how a research project funded by central government and industry has benefited people in Dorset. Read more here
Congratulations to Dorset’s newly elected Youth Parliament Member
A huge congratulations to Stanley who is Dorset Council’s newly elected Member of Youth Parliament.
Cllr Spencer Flower – Welcome to the spring 2022 edition of Dorset Council News
We continue to focus on delivering and maintaining the best possible services for Dorset.
A healthier, happier you
Getting active for 30 minutes a day boosts physical wellbeing and has mental health benefits: better sleep, more positive mood and reduced stress and anxiety.
Waste and reycling
Get composting Spring is a perfect time to think about making compost for our gardens, hanging baskets and window boxes. Composting is great for the environment. It improves soil – helping to create healthy plants and reducing the need to water and fertilise. It’s easy to make, can save money and you only need a… Read more Waste and reycling
Opening the digital door
Using a £20,000 Government grant, we are donating around 60 mobile devices and laptop computers, with up to two years’ worth of connection, to people who don’t have access to the internet. Get support Our volunteer digital champions are available to help people use their device. Some people cannot easily access everything they need online… Read more Opening the digital door
Adult health and care
Can you help a loved one leave hospital? Helping a relative or friend with day-to-day tasks when they leave hospital could prevent further demands on health and social care services and free up a hospital bed. It can also help improve or speed up their recovery. If you could help a friend or relative when they leave… Read more Adult health and care
Our key achievements so far
A great deal has happened since Dorset Council was created in 2019, including the global COVID-19 pandemic. Here are some key achievements so far.
Children and young people
Could you foster a child or young person? Fostering is rewarding and turns a child’s life around. We have great foster carers in Dorset but need more to look after our vulnerable children and young people. Foster carers come from many backgrounds with different life experiences and circumstances. There are different types of fostering, including emergency, short-term… Read more Children and young people
