North Quay – vegetation clearance work to begin
Essential work to clear the slopes of vegetation behind the old council offices at North Quay, Weymouth, will begin next week.
Cycle lanes on Dorchester Road, Weymouth to be made safer
Work is about to start to improve cycle lanes on Dorchester Road, Weymouth, to give users a greater sense of safety.
Plans to develop Weymouth Bowl site one step closer
Dorset Council completed on the acquisition of the long leasehold interest in the former Weymouth Bowl site on 13 January.
Dorset Council’s budget proposals to be considered
Dorset Council has published its initial proposals to deliver a balanced budget next financial year, 2022-23. Proposals will go to both Place & Resources Scrutiny Committee and People & Health Scrutiny Committee for consideration on 10 December.
Dorset Council’s Children’s Services celebrate ‘Good’ Ofsted rating
Children’s Services at Dorset Council have been judged as ‘Good’ by Ofsted, following an inspection of local authority children’s services (ILACS) in September.
Letter to Children and Young People from Ofsted
To the children and young people in Dorset, Inspection of children’s services In October 2021, a team of six Ofsted inspectors visited Dorset. They looked at children and young people’s experiences of the help, protection and care given to them by workers at the local authority. They also looked at what leaders at the local… Read more Letter to Children and Young People from Ofsted
Start date confirmed for Weymouth Railway Station transformation
Construction on the transformation of the Weymouth train station’s forecourt (Weymouth Station Gateway) is set to start on Monday 22 November. The Pocket Park element of the scheme will start early in the New Year.
Contraflow cycle lane withdrawn from Custom House Quay proposals
A previously deferred report on public realm improvements to Custom House Quay in Weymouth, is due to be presented to the Western and Southern Area Planning Committee this Thursday, 4 November.
Councillor Spencer Flower’s reaction to the Chancellor’s budget announcement
Cllr Spencer Flower has reacted to the Government’s budget announcement today (27 October). Cllr Flower said:
Update on safety railings at Weymouth Harbour
Dorset Council is proposing to keep the current safety railings on Custom House Quay, Weymouth, in place for the foreseeable future.
Dorset communities are reminded there is no fuel shortage in Dorset
Concerns about a shortage of fuel has led to an increase in the number of motorists visiting filling stations across the county. This has caused long queues and congestion on roads throughout Friday 24 September 2021, which has caused delays to other motorists and is having an impact on critical and emergency services.
Cabinet asked to approve costs for Weymouth Station Gateway
A recommendation for councillors to agree to the spending of capital funding above £500k on improvements to the Weymouth railway station area, known as the Weymouth Station Gateway Project, will be presented to Dorset Councillors at its meeting of Cabinet next Tuesday 7 September.
Family friendly festival returns to Dorset
Camp Bestival is returning to Lulworth Castle this coming weekend, (30 & 31 July and 1 August) after a two-year hiatus due to the COVID pandemic.
Summer visitor campaign – Promise to Love Dorset – launches today
Visitors to Dorset are being asked to value the county’s unique environment, its often-perilous coastline and its residents through a new multimedia campaign called Promise to Love Dorset, which launches today, 21 July.
Council reports on its financial position
A report is due to go before Dorset Council Cabinet members at its meeting on 27 July, outlining the council’s financial position at the end of the first quarter.
Dorset’s blue light services expecting a busy weekend
Emergency services in Dorset have met to discuss resilience issues in the county and are working together to ensure a safe level of service is maintained across the weekend.
Play your part to make it a super Saturday
As the England team prepare for their quarter final match against Ukraine in Euro 2020, agencies across Dorset are asking the public to play their part in making it a safe, fun, and memorable event.
Statement on Weymouth Harbour railings
Cllr Ray Bryan, Portfolio Holder for Highways, Travel and Environment at Dorset Council has released a statement today on the temporary railings due to be installed on Weymouth Harbour.
Dorset Council sets out robust plans for summer
In order to tackle some of the more anti-social behaviours seen across the county last summer, Dorset Council has announced robust plans to help manage visitors this coming summer season.
Stay local – explore from your door
Dorset Police is joining forces with partner agencies in the county to ask the public to stay local and explore from their door this February half term rather than travel to Dorset.
Residents urged to follow lockdown advice
Residents in Dorset are urged to comply with new coronavirus restrictions as the second national lockdown begins today.
Leader responds to second lockdown
Cllr Spencer Flower, Leader of Dorset Council, has reacted to announcements that England will enter a second national lockdown from Thursday. In response to the latest announcement made by the Prime Minister on Saturday evening, Cllr Flower said: “The collective efforts of people across Dorset have kept us in Tier 1 up to now and… Read more Leader responds to second lockdown
Financial support for people needing to self-isolate
People on low incomes who are told by NHS Test and Trace to self-isolate – either due to a positive Covid-19 test or being in contact with someone who has tested positive – may be entitled to financial support during self-isolation. Since Monday 28 September, people across England have been required by law to self-isolate… Read more Financial support for people needing to self-isolate
Have your say on draft Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Strategy
We are launching a six-week consultation to gather views on our new draft Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (EDI). The consultation runs from today, 12 October until 22 November and will give residents the opportunity to review and submit their comments on the draft strategy. Our objectives for the Strategy are to: Foster good relations… Read more Have your say on draft Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Strategy
Dorset Council’s Cabinet to meet on 6 October
Dorset Council’s Cabinet will meet next Tuesday (6 October) with a large and important agenda, including the budget for 2021/22. The agenda has been published online today. Members of the public can watch the Cabinet meeting online by downloading the Microsoft Teams app and following the link on the published agenda. Details of how to request to speak and submit questions for Cabinet are also… Read more Dorset Council’s Cabinet to meet on 6 October
Remaining libraries set to reopen throughout September
Dorset Council’s remaining 11 libraries that have been closed since the beginning of the pandemic are set to open their doors from next week. From Tuesday 2 September, libraries at Littlemoor, Lytchett Matravers, Portland, Sturminster Newton, Upton and West Moors will reopen. From Monday 7 September Corfe Mullen, Crossways and Lyme Regis will reopen Wyke… Read more Remaining libraries set to reopen throughout September
Dorset Council publishes its first annual accounts
Dorset Council’s annual accounts for its first operating year have been published today (Monday 3 August). The accounts show the council’s spending over the 2019/20 financial year, as well as the income it has received from various services and funding sources. In its first year of operation Dorset Council carried the costs of merging six councils into one… Read more Dorset Council publishes its first annual accounts
Dorset Council reports on its latest financial position
In a Quarter One Financial Management Report going to the Cabinet meeting on 28 July, Dorset Council outlines its latest financial position, including the impact of the COVID-19 response on budgets.
Council says thanks to residents and visitors
Following a weekend of very few incidents across the county, Dorset Council is saying thank you to local people and visitors for helping it pass off successfully. Aside from a small number of isolated incidents of antisocial behaviour in the larger towns, there are no big issues to report from the weekend. Numbers at Durdle… Read more Council says thanks to residents and visitors
Dorset Council prepared for crowds this weekend
Dorset Council is reassuring local people that it has measures in place across the county to cope with any influx of visitors to Dorset. Now that most pubs, restaurants, bars, hotels and B&B businesses are open, the council is expecting Dorset to be busy this weekend, especially as the weather forecast is looking good. Coastal… Read more Dorset Council prepared for crowds this weekend
