Where you can get support at Christmas
Help is never far away for anyone struggling this Christmas. Organisations across Dorset are there to offer support, and friendly advisers are at the end of the phone and ready to talk.
44 new electric vehicle chargepoints coming to Dorset
Electric vehicle owners will have more places to charge their cars or vans from early next year
Dorset and BCP Council to remain in tier two
Today the government has announced that the Dorset Council and Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council areas will be remaining in tier two.
Dorset Council appoints Theresa Leavy as permanent lead for children’s services
Theresa Leavy has been appointed as the Executive Director of People – Children at Dorset Council.
Support for families this winter
Vulnerable families in Dorset will receive help with the costs of food and fuel this winter.
The deadline to apply for school places is fast approaching!
Is your child starting school for the first time or moving onto junior or middle school next year?
Dorset Council presents proposals for budget 2021-22
Dorset Council has published its initial proposals to deliver a balanced budget next financial year, 2021-22. These proposals will go to both the Place & Resources Scrutiny Committee and the People & Health Scrutiny Committee for consideration on 11 December.
Dorset joins regional campaign to recruit more foster carers
Dorset Council are joining forces with other local authorities across the south west region this Christmas to call for more people to consider becoming foster carers.
Free children’s coats and pyjamas – drop-in and grab what you need!
Families can drop-in and pick-up free children’s coats and pyjamas from Monday (14th) no forms or pre-booking, just drop-in and grab what you need.
Dorset libraries and TICs re-opening
All 23 Dorset Council libraries will be open from Wednesday 2 December.
Healthy relationships and domestic abuse – reach out for support
With continued challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic this year, life at home is difficult for people at the moment.
Dorset and BCP councils move to tier 2 once national lockdown measures are lifted
Today the government has announced that when the national lockdown measures end on 2 December the BCP Council and Dorset Council areas will be in tier 2.
More time to have your say on tourist information centres
A consultation to help develop the future of Dorset Council’s Tourist Information Centres (TICs) has been extended until Sunday 3 January 2021.
Let’s Talk event December 2020
Let’s Talk is a way that parents and carers of children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) can discuss new developments, voice their opinions, and help decide future plans that effect their families. The next event will be held online on Wednesday 2 December at 10am to 11am.
Express your feelings about community and climate change at online workshop
Bookings are being taken for a free virtual workshop with poet Vanessa Kisuule which takes place on Wednesday 25 November.
Council employees raise £5,000 for charity with the support of local businesses
Dorset Council employees raise £5,000 for charity with the support of local businesses Employees from Dorset Council rallied together during the second lockdown to raise more than £5,000 for charity. Colleagues across the council organised a series of virtual events, such as a raffle, quizzes, dress-up day and a silent auction to raise money for… Read more Council employees raise £5,000 for charity with the support of local businesses
Coronavirus helpline for parents and carers
Are you really worried about how your child is coping with the coronavirus crisis and lockdown?
Coronavirus guidance for parents and carers
Thank you to parents and carers for following the coronavirus guidelines that are in place to keep you, your child, your family and your school community safe. Here is an important reminder of the rules.
Grants available for businesses forced to close during second lockdown
Businesses in the Dorset Council area which have been ordered to close from 5 November 2020 due to the current national COVID restrictions may be eligible for financial support through the government’s Local Restrictions Support Grant (LRSG). Dorset Council is administering the grant on behalf of the government. An online application form and further information… Read more Grants available for businesses forced to close during second lockdown
Dorset welcomes £438,000 grant from Department for Travel to improve walking and cycling
We are delighted to announce that the Government’s Department for Transport has awarded £438,000 to Dorset Council as part of the Active Travel Fund. This funding will be used for walking and cycling improvements across the county as we move towards a greener, cleaner Dorset.
Next stage for the Purbeck Local Plan
The final stage of consultation by Dorset Council for the Purbeck Local Plan starts today (13 November). This is to ensure that the plan is legally sound and compliant with planning laws.
Poultry keepers urged to protect their birds against avian influenza
Following the discovery of a wild goose testing positive for avian influenza near Weymouth, all keepers of outdoor birds are being urge to take precautions to protect their flocks.
Concerned about unpaid bills? Seek advice and support now
Anyone struggling to pay their bills or worried about money is urged to get help straight away.
Dorset Council Residents’ Survey 2020 – Have Your Say!
The 2020 residents’ survey is being undertaken by Information by Design (IbyD) on behalf of Dorset Council. Here’s a link to the survey if you’d like to complete it online.
Have your say on a new shopper’s permit for Dorset
Dorset residents are being asked for their views on a new parking permit.
Dorset Council’s recovery and reset plans praised by the Local Government Association
Over the summer, Dorset Council developed plans for the ‘recovery and reset’ of both the Dorset Council area and of the council itself, following the first wave of COVID-19. This work was done by a cross-party group of Dorset councillors on an Executive Advisory Panel (EAP) chaired by Deputy Leader, Cllr Peter Wharf.
Dorset Council Remembrance Service to be live-streamed
Dorset Council will be honouring veterans and live-streaming its annual Remembrance service this year to comply with COVID-19 restrictions.
Have a spooky and safe Halloween
Dorset Council is urging residents to think carefully about how they will enjoy Halloween this year to help prevent the spread of coronavirus.
Dorset COVID public update – LIVE!
Dorset Council will be broadcasting live online from 5pm on Thursday, 22 October, to give the latest update on COVID in Dorset and to answer residents’ questions. Sam Crowe, Director of Public Health Dorset, and Matt Prosser, Chief Executive of Dorset Council, will host the event.
Dorset Council secures additional funding of £5m to extend its Low Carbon Dorset Programme
Grant funding and technical support for Dorset organisations to reduce their carbon emissions will continue for another two years thanks to additional funding of over £5m secured by Dorset Council.
