Bags left next to recycling banks in car parks treated as rubbish
If you are looking to donate items such as clothing using a recycling bank in a car park, we are kindly asking you to keep hold of them until the current pandemic has passed.
Our message to visitors – “Thinking of visiting Dorset now? Please think twice”
Dorset Council’s Leader, Cllr Spencer Flower, has a clear message for any potential visitors or day trippers thinking of coming to Dorset as a result of the government easing of lockdown restrictions: “Thinking of visiting Dorset now? Please think twice.”
Household recycling centres will re-open for waste that poses a risk of injury, health or harm
Dorset Council has announced that 9 of its 10 household recycling centres (HRCs, or ‘the tip’) are set to open on Monday 11 May now that central government guidance on managing HRCs in England during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has been updated.
Garden waste kerbside collections to resume soon
Garden Waste customers have reason to be pleased as Dorset Council will be resuming its garden waste kerbside collections from Monday 27 April.
Fly-tipping: How you can help us tackle it during the pandemic
With household recycling centres (HRCs) currently closed due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, Dorset Council is asking people to help them in the fight against fly-tipping.
Waste services: Important new rubbish and recycling guidance for all Dorset residents
As Dorset Council’s waste services begin to feel the pressure from coronavirus (COVID-19) employee absence and the need to introduce new safety measures to protect our workforce, we are asking residents to help us by changing the way they deal with their bins, litter and recycling.
Recycling centre closures and bin collections during coronavirus: How you can help us
After Prime Minister Johnson’s announcement last night (Monday 23 March), Dorset Council has closed all its household recycling centres (HRCs, or ‘the tip’) until further notice in order to comply with the latest central government guidance on staying at home and away from others.
Volunteering and getting support during the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak
Dorset Council would like to thank residents for their amazing community response to the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak in the Dorset Council area.
How we will keep waste services going during the coronavirus (COVID-19) situation
Bin collections are one of Dorset Council’s most important services, provided to over 200,000 households across the county.
Dorset Council postpones all democratic meetings pending central government guidance
Considering the current coronavirus (COVID-19) situation, Dorset Council has taken the decision to postpone all its committee meetings until central government advice is issued on how to continue democratic services.
Climate change presentations warmly received at Inquiry Day sessions
Dorset Council’s Executive Advisory Panel for Climate Change recently hosted two Inquiry Day sessions where organisations and members of the public were invited to present their ideas for how the Council can help tackle climate change.
Dorset Council and Network Rail win funding to improve road safety in Weymouth
Dorset Council and Network Rail are celebrating after winning over £1.1m in special government funding to improve road safety in Weymouth by removing the rail tracks from the old Weymouth Harbour Branch Line.
Climate panel to hear ideas from public on how to tackle climate change
Dorset Council has invited people to present their ideas on how they think the Council can help tackle climate change.
Climate panel – January 2020 Update: Progress reports and Balloon and Sky Lantern policy
Late last month, Dorset Council’s Climate and Ecological Emergency Executive Advisory Panel convened to hear about the continued progress being made by the authority in its work to tackle climate change.
Climate Emergency panel discusses Single Use Plastic and Call for Ideas progress
Elected members met on Friday 20 December at Dorset Council’s Climate Change and Ecological Emergency Executive Advisory Panel to discuss progress on the Council’s Task and Finish groups, as well as hear updates on other climate-related work.
Your old clothing could help vulnerable people this winter
As the festive season begins, Dorset Council is pleased to inform residents of a brand-new partnership with The Salvation Army.
Dorset Council launches ‘Call for Ideas’ to help tackle Climate Emergency
Dorset Council are looking for members of the public to submit ideas on how the Council might be able to help tackle climate and ecology concerns.
Dorset Council amends Climate Emergency declaration, panel hears progress reports and views from schoolchildren
Last Friday (22 November), Dorset Council took the decision to amend its Climate Emergency, so it is now a ‘Climate and Ecological Emergency’ declaration.
Full Council meeting: 21 November 2019 – Questions and answers
These are the questions formally submitted by both the public and councillors at tonight’s Full Council meeting for November 2019, and the answers given.
Smallholder sentenced and banned from keeping animals
A man who caused suffering to goats, ferrets and poultry by failing to properly care for them on his smallholding in North Dorset has been prosecuted and disqualified from keeping any animals for 10 years.
Dorset fly-tipper receives prison sentence
Last week, a Weymouth resident was sentenced to 14 months’ imprisonment after being found guilty of multiple offences, including four environmental crimes.
Cabinet report proposes continued free access to Somerley recycling centre for Dorset residents
A report to Dorset Council’s Cabinet will outline proposals to secure continued free access to Somerley Household Recycling Centre (HRC) for local Dorset residents.
Dorset Council members and officers assemble at Climate Emergency workshop and panel
Last week, members of Dorset Council’s Climate Change Executive Advisory Panel and Technical Officers Group came together to offer new ideas and approaches in the fight against climate change.
Dorset Council wins awards and praise for its efforts to help the environment
Councillors and officers at Dorset Council have been celebrating success recently as their efforts to care for the environment and fight climate change have been recognised by several organisations.
Dorchester’s Roman Town House awarded National Lottery funding
Dorset Council and its partners are celebrating after receiving a £248,000 grant from The National Lottery Heritage Fund to improve physical access to the Dorchester Roman Town House and share its heritage with a much wider audience.
Climate Emergency – Dorset Council work gains momentum
Dorset Council’s (DC) Climate Change Executive Advisory Panel met on Friday 13 September to listen to members from Extinction Rebellion and discuss the Council’s progress with their plans to tackle climate change.
Dorset Waste Partnership and Dorset Council successfully prosecute another fly-tipper
Enforcement Officers from the Dorset Waste Partnership (DWP), working alongside Dorset Council’s Legal team, have secured another successful prosecution of a fly-tipper.
North Quay – Dorset Council to submit new application
Dorset Council has announced what is happening next in regards to the old council building and site at North Quay in Weymouth.
Dorset Council still intends to redevelop North Quay
Last Thursday (5 September), our Western and Southern Area Planning Committee voted against the proposed demolition of the old council office building at North Quay in Weymouth.
Have your say in the future of Registration Service Ceremony room
Dorset Council are inviting Weymouth and Portland residents to have their say in the relocation of a local Registration Service Ceremony room.
