Dorset Road Fix 2023 – December resurfacing sites
Our highways maintenance gangs continue to repair road damage in our area.
Sweet recognition for our highways team
An innovative solution to reducing energy consumption, and saving money, received special recognition in November.
One year of Mockingbird support for Dorset’s foster families
This month marks the one-year anniversary of Dorset’s first ever Mockingbird constellation – Pegasus.
Dorset speed indicator initiative reaches milestone
A community scheme in Dorset’s towns and villages is marking 10 years since it was introduced to help slow down drivers.
Could you offer a stepping stone to a young person leaving care?
Supported Lodgings can help young people who are leaving our care, experience the transition to adulthood in a safe and secure environment, whilst learning emotional and practical skills that will help them thrive.
We’re ready for winter
Our gritting crews are ready to make sure the area’s roads stay open when temperatures drop this winter.
Doorstep residents’ survey 2023
This October and November, doorstep interviewers are asking for views about the council and the services we provide.
Businesses support Dorset’s care leavers
In light of National Care Leavers’ Week, taking place from Wednesday 25 October to Wednesday 1 November, we urge our local community, organisations and businesses to lend their support to care-experienced young people in their community, as they head into adulthood.
Dorset Road Fix – resurfacing November 2023
Our highways maintenance gangs are out across the council area continuing to repair road damage.
Preventative treatments for Dorset’s roads in October
Work continues in October to preserve more of our roads using a preventative treatment called micro-surfacing.
Dorset Road Fix – resurfacing October 2023
Our highways maintenance gangs are out across the council area continuing to repair road damage.
Town Bridge repairs to resume
The second planned phase of repair work on Weymouth Town Bridge starts in late September 2023.
Preventative treatments for Dorset’s roads
Work gets underway this September to preserve more of our roads using a preventative treatment called micro-surfacing.
Dorset Road Fix – Resurfacing in September 2023
Roads around Dorset are being resurfaced to repair damage.
Could you provide a home for unaccompanied children?
Dorset Council is looking for people who would be willing to foster or provide supported lodgings for unaccompanied children and young people.
Foster with Dorset Council supports youth football in Dorset
Foster with Dorset Council (Dorset Council’s fostering service) is delighted to announce a new partnership with Dorset County Football Association, lending its support to the Dorset Youth Cup Competitions for the 2023/24 season.
What is it like to adopt?
What is it like to adopt? That is the question Aspire, the adoption agency for Dorset Council, has asked adopters as part of a new short film to encourage people across the county to consider adoption.
Dorset Road Fix – resurfacing August 2023
Our highways maintenance gangs are out across the council area continuing to repair road damage.
Young people ‘takeover’ Dorset Council
This year’s Takeover Challenge saw young people ‘takeover’ some of the top roles and responsibilities at Dorset Council.
Support for Dorset’s foster carers set to expand
Dorset Council is set to launch two new Mockingbird constellations this year, enabling more than 25 per cent of its foster carers to have access to 24/7 wrap-around support and an invaluable extended family support network.
Dorset Road Fix – surface dressing from 10 July
Work continues to prolong the life of our roads. This July, the areas listed below will receive surface dressing.
Sturminster Newton bank stabilisation this autumn
The bank of the River Stour bordering the A357, between the bridge and the turning to Sturminster Newton Mill, is slipping into the river. To prevent the road subsiding, we will be strengthening the riverbank this autumn 2023.
Dorset Road Fix – resurfacing July 2023
Our highways maintenance gangs are out across the council area continuing to repair road damage.
Free cycling this summer
Residents and visitors can enjoy a daily free bicycle ride, 7 days a week, in southeast Dorset this summer.
New 50mph speed limit at Badbury Rings
To improve safety for all road users, a reduced speed limit of 50mph will be introduced on the B3082 at Badbury Rings.
Dorset Road Fix – surface dressing from 26 June
Work continues to prolong the life of our roads. Later this June, the areas listed below will receive surface dressing.
Night time repairs at Durweston Bridge
A Grade 2 Listed bridge on a busy road in north Dorset will be repaired this June.
Free bikes for children’s cycle training
Not having your own bike doesn’t need to be a barrier to learning to cycle for Dorset youngsters, thanks to 20 bicycles gifted to Dorset Council.
Mohuns Great Bridge
Following recent comments in the press and on social media, we want to provide clarity regarding the repairs we are carrying out to Mohuns Great Bridge, a Grade 2 listed structure spanning the River Frome on the outskirts of Dorchester.
Dorset Road Fix – surface dressing from 12 June
Work continues to prolong the life of our roads. Later this June, the areas listed below will receive surface dressing.
