Community a step closer to agreeing neighbourhood plan
A local community has taken a significant step closer to having greater influence over planning decisions in their area.
An influx of flies
Dorset Council’s Environmental Protection Team have received a high number of complaints about flies over the last few weeks.
News release from Government following the Prime Minister’s address (23 June)
PRIME MINISTER ANNOUNCES EASING OF LOCKDOWN RESTRICTIONS Prime Minister Boris Johnson has today (Tuesday 23 June) set out further changes to lockdown measures in England to enable people to see more of their friends and family, help businesses get back on their feet and get people back in their jobs. From Saturday 4th July, the… Read more News release from Government following the Prime Minister’s address (23 June)
Household recycling centres start to strain under increasing visitor numbers
It’s been over a month since Dorset Council re-opened its household recycling centres (HRCs, or “the tip”) after they were closed in the early stages of lockdown due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
New reflection trail and garden for first school
A calm sensory, walk has been created by Dorset Council’s in-house Green Infrastructure Advice team and Landscape team for children at Puddletown First School.
Supporting a refugee family during lockdown
Dorset Council has resettled a total of 82 Syrian refugees across the county, as part of the national resettlement scheme.
Stay Local, Shop Local: Thousands of pounds of free advertising for the business community
Stay Local Shop Local Thousands of pounds of free advertising for the business community is being made available in a dynamic new partnership between the Dorset Echo and Dorset Council.
Stay local, shop local – Councils and shops come together to re-open the high street
Following government guidelines, on Monday 15 June many of Dorset’s shops will be re-opening for business, and they need your support.
News on concessionary bus passes
Dorset Council and bus operators had suspended the normal conditions for holders of an older persons’ or disabled persons’ bus pass in March, so that people were able to get to supermarkets that were opening early for the elderly and those ‘at risk’ of catching the coronavirus.
Public urged to protect internationally important wildlife site during Covid-19 lockdown
The picturesque Blackhill, near Bere Regis has once again been damaged by the creation of trails and jumps for cyclists.
Dorset Council climate panel hears that strategy and action plan is “almost here”
Dorset Council’s Climate Change and Ecological Emergency Executive Advisory Panel (EAP) members virtually met last Friday (5 June) to discuss the progress of the Council’s Climate Change strategy and action plan.
Work on Weymouth Harbour wall has been completed
Work on the harbour wall that was suspended due to the Coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic has been completed with the addition of safety handrails.
Volunteer ‘befrienders’ enhance support for Dorset’s shielded and vulnerable residents
Dorset Council and key partners in the community response to COVID-19 are working to make sure ‘shielding’ and vulnerable residents can get help to continue to live independently in their homes.
Our foster family tell all about homeschooling…
Groundhog day and TV appearances? Latest blog by Amanda one of our brilliant foster carers.
Plea to the Government: tell people to stay local
Statement from the Leader of Dorset Council, Cllr Spencer Flower:
Dorset Council publishes key decisions made during the Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak
A list of decisions made by Dorset Council as part of its COVID-19 emergency response has been published for review.
New grants application scheme for businesses launches today
Businesses that were not eligible for Government funding through previous COVID related financial support schemes are being invited to apply for business support funding through the discretionary grant fund, from today (Monday 1 June) until the closing date on 14 June.
£9m for Dorset’s roads
Dorset Council will be able to carry out more resurfacing and reconstruction work on its roads this year, thanks to a £9.1m injection from the Department for Transport (DfT).
There is still time to have your say on a new social housing policy
Dorset Council is drafting a new policy looking at how people access social housing in the area.
People are asked to Think Twice about visiting Dorset over the bank holiday weekend
Dorset Council continues to ask people thinking of visiting Dorset’s seaside or beauty spots over the bank holiday weekend and half term to be considerate and think about the potential impact of any visit on Dorset’s communities.
Virtual democracy for local people
Since the Coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic started Dorset Council has been working to hold all public meetings virtually.
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 plea to potential visitors from outside Dorset
Are you thinking of visiting Dorset now? Please think twice If you are thinking of visiting Dorset’s seaside or beauty spots, we are asking you to be considerate and think about the potential impact of your visit on Dorset’s communities.
Restrictions for dogs on beaches to be enforced
Following the Government’s recent Coronavirus (Covid-19) guidelines to lift some of the restrictions Dorset Council will again be enforcing the restrictions for dogs that had previously been relaxed.
Mortality support facilities stood down
The two mortality support facilities that were activated as part of Dorset’s response to a possible worst-case scenario during the current Covid-19 emergency are to be placed on standby.
Council planning committees go virtual
The business of deciding planning permission through democratically elected committees continues at Dorset Council. The council is using Microsoft Teams to conduct virtual meetings during the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic. Councils were given new powers to hold public meetings remotely on 4 April.
A fostering story by Sue, one of our wonderful carers
“Our fostering story starts in the mid 1980s. Des, my boyfriend at the time (now husband) and I had just moved to Wales where he had got his first job as a club professional at a golf club, and I was working in a hospital. I can still clearly remember the poster in the newsagent’s… Read more A fostering story by Sue, one of our wonderful carers
Business survey results offer valuable insights
Dorset Council’s survey of local tourism and hospitality sector businesses on how COVID-19 is impacting them received over 1,000 responses. The Council has submitted this information to the Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport (DCMS).
Discretionary fund to help more of Dorset’s businesses
On 1 May, Government announced a new £617 million discretionary fund which will be allocated to local authorities to give to small businesses who previously missed out on funding. Both Dorset Council and BCP Council are waiting to hear about their allocations and anticipate further guidance from central Government next week. Cllr Gary Suttle, Dorset… Read more Discretionary fund to help more of Dorset’s businesses
Thank you to Dorset’s outstanding volunteers
Since the announcement of the UK Lockdown, our communities have come together to support each other and those most vulnerable. Community groups were created overnight and have provided not only vital support for residents, but has highlighted just how caring our Dorset Council residents are.
