This is a joint update from the subgroups that feed into the Multi Agency Forum (MAF), which supports operational planning of the Bibby Stockholm barge in Portland. The MAF consists of representatives from the Home Office, Dorset Council, Portland Town Council, Weymouth Town Council, Dorset Police, Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service, NHS Dorset… Read more Bibby Stockholm update from the Multi Agency Forum
In an exciting announcement, Dorset Council and Commercial Services Group (CSG) will be forming a joint venture (JV) recruitment company to provide Dorset Council with its contingency and interim workforce. The JV will help the council to source key staff particularly in areas such as social care and waste collection.
A consultation has opened inviting residents, local MP’s, councillors and community groups within the Dorset Council area to have their say on the location and suitability of their polling station.
A consultation has opened on proposed changes to Dorset Council’s Local Council Tax Reduction Scheme for working age people.
Every year, on August 24, Ukrainians celebrate breaking free of the Soviet Union in 1991. This year, the occasion takes place 18 months after Russian President Vladimir Putin’s attempt to roll back that freedom with tanks, soldiers and missiles.
Proposals to start the design for an 80-bed reablement centre in the heart of Dorchester are to go to Cabinet next week (25 July). The proposed centre would be on the Dorset County Hospital (DCH) site near Bridport/Damers Road, forming a significant partnership for health and social care for the years to come. The… Read more Plans for 80-bed reablement centre for Dorset unveiled
To celebrate National Volunteering Week, The Dorset Local Resilience Forum, Dorset Prepared, put on a showcase event at the RNLI College in Poole. On Tuesday 6 June, Colin Weston MBE JP, High Sheriff of Dorset, welcomed representatives from local and national organisations to showcase how emergency and response services work together for the safety of… Read more Helping One Another event – supporting National Volunteering Week
Grants of up to £5,000 are available for projects that bring communities across Dorset together.
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.
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
Extensive works to renovate a long-term empty property in Blandford are nearing completion, to provide much needed accommodation and the chance for residents to make plans for the rest of their lives.
A landlord of a home with unsafe electrics has been issued with a significant financial penalty of £7,500 by Dorset Council.
Dorset Council has published its initial proposals to deliver a balanced budget next financial year, 2023-24. The council’s total net budget for 2023-24 will be £348 million.
Project and event funding for cost-of-living challenges, arts, museums, heritage, community, physical activity and play activities. Dorset Council project funding can help you to make a difference to people living in our communities. Grants from £1,000 to £5,000 are available to groups who support the council to meet its core priorities. Round 4 of the Community… Read more Project fund round 4 opens next month
Dorset Council’s Memorial Corner project to the front of County Hall in Dorchester is now complete. The Memorial Corner, which includes the existing War Memorial area, has been completely renovated and extended to include eleven new panels in memory of front-line workers who lost their lives during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Updated Tuesday 13 September As we observe the State Funeral of Her Majesty The Queen on Monday 19 September, most of our services will be closed for the day. You can find more information on the Dorset Council website. We have also set up a new webpage with funeral information and memories. Friday 9 September 2022… Read more Queen Elizabeth II: 1926-2022 – Local updates
On Wednesday 24 August Cllr Val Pothecary, Chairman, Dorset Council made a visit to the site of Tolpuddle Old Chapel to view the progress of the renovation works on this historic listed building. For the past eight months detailed renovation work has been carried out by Sally Strachey Historic Conservation. (SSHC) & Greendale Construction. Cllr… Read more Dorset Council Chairman visit to Tolpuddle Old Chapel
As part of Gadgeteers, Summer Reading Challenge 2022 we were delighted to host an online event, and 2 in person events with author Anthony Burt.
Following the award of contracts earlier in the year, Dorset Council has appointed Community Action Network (CAN) to be the local VCS infrastructure charity, focussing on empowering strong and resilient voluntary and community organisations in Dorset.
Each month one of our team from the Vision Support Service will share inspiring stories from our young people and their families: *Finn’s story told by Gayle Johnson (QTVI) How did you meet Finn? Finn was 3 months old when he was referred to Vision Support Service (VSS) by his NHS Ophthalmologist Consultant after his… Read more Time to Shine
Statement on Coombe House School from Cllr Andrew Parry, Portfolio Holder for Children, Education, Skills & Early Help Following the meeting of Full Council tonight, Thursday 14 July, the following question was submitted and duly answered in the Council Chamber: Question 4 – submitted by Cllr Nick Ireland Allegations have been made in the press,… Read more Update on Coombe House School
Free activities and events launching 2 July 2022 This summer, children aged 4-11 can visit any of our 31 Libraries (including 8 Community Managed Libraries) to meet the Gadgeteers and to get involved in a science and innovation themed Summer Reading Challenge.
Round 2 applications for members of the Dorset Council Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Reference Group is now open. We are seeking voluntary and community sector organisations representing the protected characteristics from the Equality Act 2010, who are not currently members of the group.
Dorset Council and Swanage Town Council have announced plans to jointly light a Beacon for The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee on the evening of Thursday, June 2, 2022. The Beacon is one of thousands being lit in the UK and the Commonwealth, and forms part of the official programme announced by Buckingham Palace for the Jubilee Weekend. The Beacon… Read more Proud to be part of The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Beacons and Associated Activities
International Nurses Day is held each year on 12 May, the anniversary of Florence Nightingale’s birth. It is a Global celebration that acknowledges and celebrates the commitment and bravery of nurses around the world. Each year, the International Council of Nurses (ICN) prepares and distributes the International Nurses’ Day kit, containing valuable educational and public information… Read more Celebrating International Nurses Day
Dorset Council and Dorset County Hospital have agreed a 20-year lease for use of South Walks House building in Dorchester, owned by the council.
Dorset Council is working closely with local voluntary and community organisations to ensure refugees arriving from Ukraine will be warmly welcomed and receive the support they need.
A new Education Board is being set up in Dorset, and the council is delighted to announce that Stephen Twigg will be taking the helm.
People from across Dorset have been paying tribute to local food charity champion Tony Gibbons from Drimpton, West Dorset, who died recently.
A statement from the Leader of Dorset Council, Cllr Spencer Flower on the crisis in Ukraine:
