Activation of Mortality Support Facility
One of two Mortality Support Facilities (MSF) will be activated this week as part of Dorset’s ongoing response to the current Covid-19 emergency.
Looking for a change of direction? Become a Shared Lives carer
The last 12 months have been a year like no other. The COVID-19 pandemic has brought communities together like never before and prompted many people to take stock and think about making changes to their lives, including looking at a new career.
Financial support for Dorset businesses as £23M already paid
Business support grants are being automatically paid by Dorset Council to qualifying businesses.
Consultation on Dorset Council Local Plan begins
A consultation on the Dorset Council Local Plan begins on 18 January and will last until 15 March. Once adopted, the Local Plan will guide decisions on planning applications in Dorset until 2038.
Important site will remain a community resource
A former school site will remain a resource for Dorset after being secured by the council.
Dorset Council ambitious for former school site
Dorset Council is working to secure St Mary’s School near Shaftesbury so it can remain an asset to our community.
‘What makes a good day?’
How people with social care needs spend their day is at the heart of a new programme being launched by Dorset Council this week.
Enhanced public space proposals for Custom House Quay
Weymouth residents are being asked to have their say on proposals to enhance the harbour area for families, hospitality businesses and active travel.
Coronavirus helpline for parents and carers
Are you worried about how your child is coping with the coronavirus crisis and lockdown? Dorset Council’s Educational Psychology Service has set-up a helpline to support those who are worried about their child or teenager during the lockdown. Cllr Andrew Parry, Dorset Council Portfolio Holder for Children, Education and Early Help, said: “These are difficult… Read more Coronavirus helpline for parents and carers
Time is running out – Last chance for Dorset residents to have their say on climate strategy
Dorset Council is reminding residents that they have until Wednesday 20 January to tell us what they think about our plans to tackle the climate and ecological emergency.
Dorset Council ambitious for former school site
Dorset Council is working to secure St Mary’s School near Shaftesbury so it can remain an asset to our community.
Update on schools, colleges and childcare – 5 January
Update 5 January:
Transforming Travel’s first sustainable travel route in Wimborne and Colehill set for construction
Construction of the first sustainable travel route funded through BCP Council and Dorset Council’s multi-million pound Transforming Travel – Transforming Cities Fund programme gets underway on 18 January. The new 2.3km cycle path and walking improvements in Wimborne and Colehill will form the first part of a green travel route planned to run to and… Read more Transforming Travel’s first sustainable travel route in Wimborne and Colehill set for construction
Council seeking views on proposed new waste management facility in Blandford
Dorset Council is looking for feedback on its plans to construct a modern waste management centre for Blandford, which will also include a new household recycling centre for residents.
Update on schools, colleges and childcare – 4 January
Update 4 January:
Dorset Council area to move to Tier 3
Following the Secretary of State’s announcement, Dorset Council will be moving to Tier 3 from Thursday 31 December.
New rules for dogs in open spaces come into force
A dog related Public Spaces Protection Order (PSPO) across the Dorset Council area comes into force on 1 January.
Dorset Council and BCP Council areas remain in Tier 2
Following the Secretary of State’s announcement, Dorset Council and BCP Council areas will be remaining in Tier 2. But, the Government’s criteria for Tier allocations will be closely monitored over the coming days and weeks.
Update Hive Beach rockfall
Dorset Council rangers have been checking on last week’s rockfall at Hive Beach. There has been no change in the situation, which means that the cliff and the fallen material is still unstable.
Grants available for Dorset businesses
Business owners in the Dorset Council area are being reminded they can apply for financial support if they are affected by the current Tier 2 restrictions, or by the previous national lockdowns.
An outbreak of avian influenza has been confirmed in poultry near Gillingham, North Dorset.
A small number of chickens died suddenly and so were tested for bird flu. The results confirmed that they had contracted the H5N8 strain of the disease. The small number of remaining birds at the premises have been humanely culled.
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.
Food voucher help for families at Christmas
Vulnerable families in Dorset will receive help with the costs of food, as well as other support, this Christmas.
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.
Dorset AONB has secured money from Green Recovery Challenge Fund
Dorset Area of Natural Beauty ( Dorset AONB) Partnership has been awarded £763,900 from the Green Recovery Challenge Fund for two projects. The purpose of the Defra-origin fund was to aid nature recovery while securing jobs, particularly in the environmental charities which have suffered serious financial impacts as a result of the pandemic.
New Avian influenza precautions from 14 December
From the 14 December all poultry and captive birds must be housed under new rules issued by the Animal and Plant Health Agency. Due to the increase in cases of Avian Influenza (bird flu) found in both wild birds and commercial poultry flocks these additional rules have been brought in to prevent further spread of the… Read more New Avian influenza precautions from 14 December
Help and support for Dorset residents this winter
Dorset Council and partners in the community response to COVID-19 are working together to offer help and support to struggling residents this winter.
Final chance to have your say on Transforming Travel’s initial design routes
Feedback will be used to inform the design plans, with formal consultation due to start on Transforming Travel’s sustainable travel routes early next year.
Transforming Dorset’s planning services
The transformation of Dorset Council’s planning services is being discussed at the next Cabinet meeting (8 December). The report is a review of the services by The Planning Advisory Service that took place within the council’s first year.
