“After much careful consideration, Dorset Council has decided to not pursue legal action to challenge the Home Office’s decision to site a barge for asylum seekers in Portland Port. Based on specialist legal advice, and the experience other councils have had across the country, any legal action we take is unlikely to be successful and… Read more Our legal position regarding the asylum seeker barge
Organisations that work with Dorset’s young people are being urged to get their skates on and bid for funding that could help transform lives. They have until 14 June to get on board and be in with a chance of securing funding from Dorset Council. The Dorset Youth Fund helps groups and clubs make a… Read more Get your skates on and make a difference to young people’s lives
Dorset is currently in an amber wildfire alert, yet a fire was started at Stephens Castle, Verwood on Wednesday, which devastated 4.7 hectares of rare lowland heath.
People who regularly look after a family member or friend can now explore resources to support them online and, during Carers Week, can join a free, guided experience to see how it works. Bridgit, to be launched during Carers Week, is an online tool that allows people to explore free wellbeing, employment, finance and care… Read more Bridgit opens digital door to support for people caring for others
Cllr Laura Beddow, Dorset Council Portfolio Holder for Culture and Communities said: “Dorset Council continues to work with other statutory agencies and partners including the Home Office, Dorset Police, Health, Weymouth and Portland Town Councils and Portland Port. The situation is complex, but we are jointly preparing for the arrival of the barge in Portland.… Read more Statement from Cllr Laura Beddow re Portland Port barge
Round 4 of the Household Support Fund (HSF) will reopen for applications at 10am on Tuesday 6 June 2023 for low-income households in the Dorset Council area. The support will be in the form of supermarket vouchers. Citizens Advice will be allocating this fund on behalf of Dorset Council and vouchers will be issued to… Read more Round 4 of the Household Support Fund reopens for applications
Bringing an empty home back to life has scooped a prestigious national innovation award for Dorset Council. By funding the renovation, The Housing Standards Team were recognised for helping to restore the property to its former glory at this year’s Empty Homes Network conference.
The 1st June marks Dorset Day, an opportunity to celebrate Dorset’s rich heritage and beautiful scenery. Today, Dorset Council will be raising the familiar yellow, red and white County Civic Flag.
