Dorset Council has today, 30 March 2023, submitted a brand-new planning application proposing to demolish the former Weymouth and Portland Borough Council offices at North Quay, Weymouth.
Nineteen-year-old autistic student Felix is working in the field of his dreams after being placed on a North Dorset dairy farm by Dorset Council’s supported employment provider Pluss. Felix has always wanted to go into agriculture but at college he was finding the maths entry level quite difficult to complete so Pluss looked for… Read more A Mooving Experience for Felix
An increase in the cost of parking in Dorset Council’s car parks will be limited to busy tourist areas. The rates will be seasonal, with some only increasing for the spring/summer period. The changes will come into effect from 28 April 2023.
An international delegation from Colombia visited Dorset recently to learn how digital connectivity can revolutionise rural economies. The South American dignitaries were invited to meet Dorset Council and learn from the success of the ground-breaking £9m 5G RuralDorset project. The visit was organised by one of the 5G RuralDorset’s private sector partners, the Satellite Applications… Read more Colombian delegation visits Dorset to discover how digital connectivity can transform rural economies
Dorset Council and the local MP Richard Drax have been made aware of conversations between the Home Office and the owners of Portland Port to site floating accommodation for asylum seekers in the port. We have serious concerns about the suitability of the location for this facility. The council has had limited input and has… Read more Statement: Home Office proposal to use Portland Port
Proposals for the opening of a Health and Wellbeing Family Hub in Swanage in conjunction with Swanage & Purbeck Development Trust have been given the green light at Cabinet.
Low-income households in the Dorset Council area will be able to apply for the next round of the Household Support Fund (HSF) to help with rising costs.
Dorset Council and LitterLotto have joined forces to launch a new initiative aimed at tackling littering and rewarding citizens who are doing their part to keep the area looking glorious.
Dorset Council is opening the doors to digital again thanks to an innovative and environmentally friendly way of raising funds for its digitally excluded residents. From now and until 2025, money raised from recycling old council laptops will be invested in the Digital Doorway scheme, which buys devices for people in need. This is expected… Read more Opening the doors to digital thanks to innovative £100,000 recycling scheme
Election results for Dorset’s Youth Parliament representatives were announced recently at a ceremony at County Hall in Dorchester. Huge congratulations were given to Cam, Megan, Stanley and Tilly who are the newly elected Dorset Council representatives at Youth Parliament. Four successful candidates will take up their roles as follows: Stanley & Tilly – Lead representatives… Read more Huge congratulations to Dorset’s newly elected Youth Parliament representatives!
Councillors will consider a report on the annual progress made by Dorset Council Children’s Services at its Cabinet meeting on 28 March. The report details how the service regularly takes stock to ensure it continues to offer all children in Dorset every opportunity to thrive. Dorset Council’s Children’s Services were last inspected by Ofsted in… Read more Dorset’s Children’s Services publishes annual report on strengths and progress
In April, our maintenance gangs will be out across the Dorset Council area to repair road damage.
Over the past few weeks, Dorset Councillors have been discussing proposals for council tax premiums on second homes and empty properties, in anticipation of the new flexibilities for councils in the forthcoming Levelling Up and Regeneration Bill. At that time, it was hoped that the Bill would receive Royal Assent by 1 April 2023. Councillors… Read more Government delay on increasing council tax premiums for second homes
Businesses and community groups across Dorset are now reaping the rewards of reduced energy bills thanks to measures installed with the help of a council scheme.
Dorset Council, BCP Council and Public Health Dorset have been awarded £4,343,000 by central government to upgrade homes and off-grid households with energy efficiency measures as part of the Home Upgrade Grant (HUG) scheme.
Residents planning to celebrate the Coronation of King Charles III only have just over a week left to apply for a FREE road closure. The Coronation will be celebrated across the country and marked with a three-day bank holiday weekend from Saturday 6 May to Monday 8 May with opportunities for people to be part of the… Read more King’s Coronation: last call for street party road closure applications
To celebrate his Coronation, King Charles III is inviting everyone to volunteer for their favourite cause on Monday 8 May as part of The Big Help Out.
Dorset Council has announced ambitious plans to get electric vehicle (EV) chargepoints into towns and villages across the Dorset Council area, as part of its new Charging Ahead programme.
Children and young people will get the support they need to get the most enjoyment from their educational experience and improve their life opportunities following the launch of a new attendance strategy by Dorset Council. The new strategy, which will be implemented during this year and next, sets out to achieve the best attendance and… Read more It is onwards and upwards for Dorset Council’s new schools’ attendance strategy
Dorset Council is taking significant steps to deliver on its climate commitments, with a series of reports set to be presented to Cabinet this month.
The number of homeless people in Dorset is declining thanks to a range of new services and accommodation options for people on the streets.
Local community and cultural organisations across the county have been awarded just over £120K in financial support from Dorset Council in recent months to assist with their work in local communities. The grants, round 4 of the council’s Community & Culture project Fund, has boosted community groups and charities in their support for marginalised residents… Read more Funding boost for community and cultural sector organisations to deliver local support
Dorset Council is asking landowners to submit land for consideration as part of the next stages of preparing the Dorset Council Local Plan. The council is asking for submissions of land that may have the potential for: New housing Accommodation for Gypsy and Traveller communities Employment land. Mitigation for habitat sites. Renewable or low carbon… Read more Landowners asked to submit land for consideration
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We regularly inspect our roads and pavements, but sometimes problems arise between inspections.
If you regularly support someone with everyday tasks due to their mental or physical health, disability or substance misuse, you can access discounts and other benefits from businesses when you register for a free Carers Card.
Our volunteer digital champions have been helping residents learn essential digital skills since 2013.
Make decisions based on information from us, the emergency services and government departments like the Environment Agency and Met Office. Get extra help if you are vulnerable. Sign up to Priority Services Registers via your water, gas and electricity providers. Stay well by keeping stocked up with prescription and over the counter medicines you use… Read more Be ready for emergency situations
We are delighted to announce that we have partnered with SignVideo, enabling the Deaf/deaf community to communicate with us using British Sign Language (BSL).
