One of Dorset Council’s key documents, the Housing Strategy, is a step closer to being adopted by the council. Today, the People and Health Overview Committee recommended it for approval to Cabinet.
A listed building on one of Dorset’s most iconic streets has been transformed and bought back into residential use, thanks to collaborative work between the owner and Dorset Council. The formerly derelict cottage on Gold Hill in Shaftesbury, featured in the renowned Hovis advert 50 years ago and has now been removed from the council’s… Read more ‘Hovis’ listed building brought back to former glory.
With one week left until the online version of The Housing Strategy Consultation closes to the public, Dorset residents, businesses, and organisations are being urged to have their say. By telling us what’s important to them, they will help influence the council’s approach to housing over the next five years.
The creation of a new Housing Board for Dorset Council has been given Cabinet approval. The new Board will be ready to strengthen the delivery of Dorset Council’s ambition to tackle the rising challenges and issues in housing.
The residents of Dorset are being urged to have their say about the future of housing. Having launched five weeks ago the Housing Strategy Consultation is now more than halfway through.
A consultation about Dorset Council’s Housing Strategy has launched today. Residents who take part will have the opportunity to influence the council’s approach to housing over the next five years.
The Housing Options Team at Dorset Council have recently extended their services to include face-to-face pre-booked appointments across the county. The sessions will enhance ways in which customers can access their services. This is on top of the popular telephone and email service that already exists.
The consultation about Dorset Council’s Housing Strategy has reached an important milestone after members endorsed the approach taken to develop it.
Bringing an empty home back to life has scooped a prestigious national innovation award for Dorset Council. By funding the renovation, The Housing Standards Team were recognised for helping to restore the property to its former glory at this year’s Empty Homes Network conference.
A new development of affordable housing created for the local community has been handed over to the residents of Spyway Orchard, Langton Matravers.
A pledge to reduce Dorset Council’s dependence on bed and breakfast accommodation took a step closer thanks to an ambitious redevelopment of a former empty home in Blandford Forum.
Property professionals, particularly landlords and letting agents or those thinking of joining the profession, are invited to kickstart the 2023 Landlord Forums on 18th May. Tickets have sold out already, but you can still attend online.
New homes in Weymouth are the latest example of how Dorset Council is working in partnership with both housing developers and registered providers to deliver affordable homes for local people.
The number of homeless people in Dorset is declining thanks to a range of new services and accommodation options for people on the streets.
