On the road to low energy highways
We’re making a positive impact on our carbon footprint through the way we construct and maintain roads in Dorset.
The way bus services are managed within Dorset is changing
But all you will see are new operators, a change in the number of the service and a slightly changed timetable. School pupils using these services will be able to use their existing bus passes until new ones have been issued.
Dorset Road Fix – resurfacing February 2023
Dorset Highways maintenance gangs are out across the county continuing to repair road damage.
South Street, Bridport, road improvements
Road improvements are to take place in South Street, Bridport between Monday 6 and Thursday 9 February 2023.
Update on improvements to Charmouth Beach footbridge
Repairs to Charmouth Beach footbridge are to finish later than expected.
Another successful fly-tipping prosecution for Dorset Council
A former Weymouth resident was found guilty of fly-tipping offences last week, following a report from a member of the public and subsequent investigation by Dorset Council officers.
Community a step closer to agreeing neighbourhood plan (Chesil Bank 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 Chesil Bank Neighbourhood Plan (Incorporating the villages of Portesham, Abbotsbury, Langton Herring and Fleet) has been submitted to the council for examination.
Second home report to be given extra opportunities for consideration
Dorset Council’s Cabinet has taken the decision to defer their “Council tax premiums on second homes and empty properties” report to allow more councillors to be involved before a decision is made.
Dorset Combined Youth Justice Service Receives ‘Good’ Rating
Partners of the Dorset Combined Youth Justice Service have welcomed the findings and recommendations of a government inspection which rated the service as ‘Good’. Inspectors from His Majesty’s Inspectorate (HMI) Probation recognised the strong foundations and high-quality work carried out by the Dorset Combined Youth Justice Service (YJS) to help keep children and communities across… Read more Dorset Combined Youth Justice Service Receives ‘Good’ Rating
Councillors to receive update on parking in Dorset
A review of the impact of changes to parking charges in the Dorset Council area has been presented to Dorset councillors.
Dorset Council awarded £19.5m to Level Up Weymouth
Government has announced today, 19 January, that Dorset Council has been successful in securing £19.5 million of Levelling Up funding, intended for investment in Weymouth.
Holocaust Memorial Day – a time for remembrance and reflection
Holocaust Memorial Day (HMD) is held annually on 27 January to remember the millions of people who died during the Holocaust, and in the later genocides that followed in Cambodia, Rwanda, Bosnia and Darfur.
Bring photo ID next time you vote
Voters will need to show an accepted form of photographic identification next time they go to the polling station.
Borrow an iPad for free
Five libraries are offering the chance to borrow an iPad for up to six weeks free of charge.
Essential beach maintenance to begin at Greenhill next week
Dorset Council will be carrying out essential beach maintenance from Monday 16 January, at Greenhill.
Getting rid of your old furniture at a household recycling centre?
New guidance recently introduced by the Environment Agency means Dorset Council must treat upholstered furniture differently when it is being disposed of from now on.
Dorset Council to create new nature reserve
Dorset Council has purchased 13 acres of land near Blandford to transform into a wildlife haven and is looking for volunteers to help plant trees and hedges. The land, which is currently arable fields and woodland, adjoins the Green Flag award winning Milldown Nature Reserve and North Dorset Trailway near Blandford. The aim of the… Read more Dorset Council to create new nature reserve
Flood warnings across Dorset for January
Following one of the driest summers on record it could have been expected that the chances of groundwater flooding this winter would be very low. However, with much higher than average rainfall totals for the autumn 2023 is already looking rather soggy – and there’s more rain in the forecast for the rest of this… Read more Flood warnings across Dorset for January
West Bay Harbour walkway closed amid safety concerns
A public walkway at West Bay Harbour is to be temporarily closed by Dorset Council for safety reasons, preventing access to public conveniences.
Dorset Council budget proposals to protect essential frontline services for residents
Dorset Council has published its initial proposals to deliver a balanced budget next financial year, 2023-24. The council’s total net budget for 2023-24 will be £348 million.
Round 3 of the Household Support Fund is re-opening
Update – Applications have now closed Low-income households in the Dorset Council area can apply for the next round of the Household Support Fund to help with rising costs. Applications open at 9am on Monday 9 January 2023.
