Dorset Road Fix – resurfacing March 2023
Over the coming month, our maintenance gangs will be out across the Dorset Council area to repair road damage.
Do you have what it takes to ‘Step Up’ to social work?
A new programme has launched to recruit social workers which you can apply for through Dorset Council. The ‘Step Up’ to Social Work programme is a 14-month training course, which offers hands-on experience of working in a real-life social work role through placements in the Dorset Council area, whilst undertaking the qualification. This is a… Read more Do you have what it takes to ‘Step Up’ to social work?
Dorset Council to set up £2m cost-of-living support fund
Councillors voted in unanimous support of Cllr Spencer Flower’s proposal for a £2m cost-of-living support fund for residents in today’s Cabinet meeting. The £2m will be funded from the council’s reserves. Proposals were developed by officers in response to the request from Cllr Flower, Leader of Dorset Council. The fund will support a range of… Read more Dorset Council to set up £2m cost-of-living support fund
Armed Forces Covenant Conference hailed a resounding success
Over 90 people gathered at the Tank Museum at Bovington for the Dorset Armed Forces Covenant Conference last week, Thursday 23 February.
Energy Bills Support Scheme Alternative Funding is now open for applications
The government’s Energy Bills Support Scheme Alternative Funding (EBSS Alternative Funding) is now open for applications. The EBSS Alternative Funding is a payment of £400 to households who do not have a direct relationship with an energy supplier and therefore were unable to previously receive it.
Annual dredging at West Bay and Lyme Regis
Dredging to maintain the harbours navigational channels will take place between 28 February and 21 April.
Helping to bring empty properties back into use
Extensive works to renovate a long-term empty property in Blandford are nearing completion, to provide much needed accommodation and the chance for residents to make plans for the rest of their lives.
Now the real work begins as Dorset Council hands Redlands keys to Active Dorset
The T’s are crossed, the I’s are dotted and the ink has dried on the paperwork. Dorset Council has now handed the keys to the Redlands leisure facility in Weymouth to local charity Active Dorset.
Funding secured to provide changing places toilets across Dorset
Dorset Council has secured funding of £454,250 from the Department of Levelling Up, Housing and Communities (DLUHC) to provide seven more changing places toilets across the Dorset Council area.
Dorset landlord pays the price for renting a dangerous home
A landlord of a home with unsafe electrics has been issued with a significant financial penalty of £7,500 by Dorset Council.
Dorset to stand alongside Ukrainians on first anniversary of Russian invasion
On Friday 24 February the Ukrainian flag will be raised at County Hall in Dorchester to mark the one-year anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
Final chance to have your say on Community Governance Review for Weymouth and surrounding areas and Vale of Allen
A further public consultation is underway to ensure Weymouth and surrounding areas and parishes in the Vale of Allen Grouped Parish Council continue to reflect the communities they represent.
Celebrating 20 years of Bridport Health Walks
Bridport Health Walks, a council-led scheme offering short, guided walks around the town, is celebrating its 20th year this month.
Dorset Council and Betsmart Consulting team-up to protect residents from gambling harm
Dorset Council is taking action to prevent residents from being harmed by gambling in the current cost-of-living crisis, by partnering with global specialists in gambling regulation, Betsmart Consulting.
Views sought on improvements to popular Dorchester route
Local people are being asked for their thoughts on proposals to make Fairfield Road in Dorchester safer for pedestrians.
Dorset Cllrs visit completed affordable homes in Hazelbury Bryan
Members of Dorset Council led a celebration to mark the completion of 21 new affordable homes in Hazelbury Bryan. Cllr Graham Carr-Jones, Portfolio Holder for Housing and Community Safety, Andrew Billany, Director of Housing and Community Safety at Dorset Council, Cllr Pauline Batstone for Blackmore Vale ward and the Chairman of Hazelbury Bryan Parish Council,… Read more Dorset Cllrs visit completed affordable homes in Hazelbury Bryan
Celebration for an extra special family
A really special fostering family was celebrated at a recent event to launch Dorset Council’s Mockingbird programme. Mockingbird delivers sustainable foster care by replicating an extended family. It nurtures the relationships between children, young people and foster families, supporting them to build a resilient and caring community. The formation of the first extended family group,… Read more Celebration for an extra special family
Summary of plan comments published
A summary of comments from the consultation of the draft Dorset Council Local Plan is now published.
Dorset is gearing up for Coronation celebrations
The Coronation of His Majesty King Charles III will take place on Saturday 6 May 2023 at Westminster Abbey in London. During the ceremony, the King will be crowned alongside Her Majesty The Queen Consort.
Council approves a balanced budget which protects frontline services
Dorset Council’s budget of £348m for 2023-24 has been approved by councillors at the Full Council meeting on 14 February. This continues the council’s commitment to maintain frontline services, without the need for cuts to balance the budget. Dorset Council provides around 450 different services to just under 380,000 residents. This year’s budget setting exercise… Read more Council approves a balanced budget which protects frontline services
Dorset Council announces second Family Hub
Following the government announcement today of the next round of funding for Family Hubs, Dorset is set to launch its second hub at Wimborne later this month. Dorset was part of the first round of local authorities, announced by the government last May, who benefited from an award of £875,450 to set up Family Hubs… Read more Dorset Council announces second Family Hub
Fireworks display organiser prosecuted following accidental explosion
Last week, a Ringwood business owner was ordered to pay a fine and court costs totalling over £7,000 after losing control of a public fireworks display in 2021.
Two hospices for adults join the Dorset Care Record
Two of Dorset’s adult hospices – Lewis-Manning Hospice Care at Poole and Dorchester-based Weldmar Hospicecare have joined the Dorset Care Record. The hospices, which offer free of charge specialist palliative nursing care to people with life-limiting illnesses, will be able to receive the most up to date information available from health and social care organisations… Read more Two hospices for adults join the Dorset Care Record
RUOK? campaign launches for Children’s Mental Health Week 6-12 February
A recent survey carried out by Dorset Youth found that over 40% of young people in Dorset either didn’t know (21.3%) or weren’t sure (19.2%) how to access mental health advice. To tackle this, Dorset’s Suicide Prevention Group is launching a new campaign for Children’s Mental Health Week (6-12 February) highlighting the wide range of… Read more RUOK? campaign launches for Children’s Mental Health Week 6-12 February
Dorset’s first Family Hub opens in Ferndown
Families in Ferndown will be able to access a wide variety of services more easily following the opening of Dorset’s first Family Hub which opened to a warm reception from local residents and staff.
