Round 4 of the Household Support Fund is to open soon for applications
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 partner up to tackle littering and reward local residents
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.
Opening the doors to digital thanks to innovative £100,000 recycling scheme
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
Huge congratulations to Dorset’s newly elected Youth Parliament representatives!
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!
Dorset’s Children’s Services publishes annual report on strengths and progress
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
Dorset Road Fix – resurfacing April 2023
In April, our maintenance gangs will be out across the Dorset Council area to repair road damage.
Government delay on increasing council tax premiums for second homes
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
Dorset businesses and community groups benefitting from reduced energy costs thanks to green measures
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.
£4.3m awarded to help homeowners improve energy efficiency and save money on their bills
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.
King’s Coronation: last call for street party road closure applications
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
Lend a hand on May bank holiday and join The Big Help Out
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.
Council charges ahead with plans to improve electric vehicle charging network in Dorset
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.
It is onwards and upwards for Dorset Council’s new schools’ attendance strategy
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
Big push to deliver on climate commitments
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.
Rough sleepers helped off the streets of Dorset for good.
The number of homeless people in Dorset is declining thanks to a range of new services and accommodation options for people on the streets.
Funding boost for community and cultural sector organisations to deliver local support
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
Landowners asked to submit land for consideration
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
Cllr Spencer Flower – Welcome to the spring 2023 edition of Dorset Council News
Our overriding aim remains to protect the essential frontline services on which you rely.
Calling all landlords
Do you want to make a difference to a young person’s life?
Keeping you moving
We regularly inspect our roads and pavements, but sometimes problems arise between inspections.
Money saving offers for people caring for others
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.
Ten years of helping people get online
Our volunteer digital champions have been helping residents learn essential digital skills since 2013.
Be ready for emergency situations
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
Introducing SignVideo for our Deaf/deaf community
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).
Get ready to celebrate English Tourism Week 2023 in Dorset
English Tourism Week, a national celebration of tourism across England, kicks off on 17 March 2023 and Visit Dorset, Dorset Council’s tourism team, is encouraging everyone to make the most of what our fantastic county has to offer.
Celebrate the King’s Coronation with a street party
Dorset Council is encouraging residents to start planning their own street parties for The Coronation of The King and The Queen Consort.
Fairfield Road proposals – still time to have your say
Our survey on proposals to make Fairfield Road in Dorchester safer for pedestrians, cyclists and wheelchair users closes on 17 March.
New inclusive cycling sessions seeking volunteers
Dorset Council is looking for volunteers who may be able to offer a couple of hours a week to help people get in the cycling saddle, as part of a new inclusive cycling initiative in Weymouth.
Most Dorset students get offered their preferred choice of secondary or upper school
On Wednesday 1 March, young people across Dorset found out which school they will be joining this September. This year has seen an increase of 100 school places more than last year. Blandford and Ferndown have been locations in particular demand with Blandford requiring 60 new places and Ferndown requiring 30 new places. 96.6 per… Read more Most Dorset students get offered their preferred choice of secondary or upper school
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.
