Dorset Council has announced that 9 of its 10 household recycling centres (HRCs, or ‘the tip’) are set to open on Monday 11 May now that central government guidance on managing HRCs in England during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has been updated.
Following the successful examination of the Portland Neighbourhood Plan, Dorset Council has agreed to allow the plan, as amended, to progress to referendum. The plan was drawn up by local people and supported by the town council.
Friday 8 May marks the 75th anniversary of VE Day – the official end of the Second World War in Europe, and we want everyone to be able to commemorate this special day safely.
Friday 8 May marks the 75th anniversary of VE Day – the official end of the Second World War in Europe, and we want everyone to commemorate this special day safely.
We are fortunate in Dorset to have almost 3,000 miles of footpaths, bridleways and byways that can be used to take your one form of exercise each day.
As a result of the current COVID-19 outbreak, Dorset Council will be hosting its committee meetings virtually following changes to legislation, starting with Cabinet.
Dorset Council is incurring additional costs of £13m per month as it supports Dorset’s residents, communities and businesses through the ongoing COVID-19 crisis.
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A drive-through coronavirus testing facility is to open at Creekmoor Park and Ride in Poole as part of the Government’s UK-wide drive to increase testing for thousands more NHS and other key workers.
Taking a form of exercise every day can have health benefits, both mentally and physically. We are lucky in Dorset to have a network of almost 3,000 miles of footpaths, bridleways and byways that offers people the chance to stretch their legs, connect with nature and destress.
Dorset Council is extending this public consultation by three weeks to make sure people who were unable to obtain a paper version from libraries or the Council offices can do so. We recognise that these premises were closed due to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic and wants to give those that could not attend due to… Read more Have your say on dogs in public spaces – extended
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We are, with the support of the police, ambulance, public health and others, calling out #Unacceptable abuse on our key workers. (more…)
Garden Waste customers have reason to be pleased as Dorset Council will be resuming its garden waste kerbside collections from Monday 27 April.
Emergency services and other partner agencies across Dorset are working together to highlight the #Unacceptable trend in the number of verbal abuse, assaults or attacks their staff face and the rising number involving threats of COVID-19 infection.
With household recycling centres (HRCs) currently closed due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, Dorset Council is asking people to help them in the fight against fly-tipping.
Residents from across Dorset are being urged by BCP Council, Dorset Council and Dorset Police to stay at home over the Easter break, with any exercise taken directly from their front doors.
The summer 2020 GCSE, AS and A level exams are cancelled in order to help fight the spread of coronavirus.
Cllr Spencer Flower, Leader of Dorset Council, has paid tribute to officers, elected members, communities and partners for the ‘spirit, dedication and comradery’ shown in the face of the coronavirus crisis.
On many of the county’s beaches including Weymouth Beach, the start of the spring and summer restrictions for dogs will begin next week. These restrictions are contained within public spaces protection orders (PSPO) and look to protect public health. Dorset council has been asked if these restrictions can be changed due to the Coronavirus situation.… Read more Dog controls on beaches and Covid-19
As part of the efforts to help people get out of hospital when they are fit to do so, a new model is being launched in South Dorset.
Dorset schools are working hard to stay open and will provide additional free school meal vouchers over Easter to help support families during the coronavirus pandemic.
Grants are available to help improve the lives of people living or working in Dorset. Cultural, sporting and community organisations can now apply for money from Dorset Council’s Leisure Development Fund. The grants will be able to support local projects once the COVID-19 outbreak is over. Cllr Tony Alford, Dorset Council Portfolio Holder for Customer,… Read more Grants available from our Leisure Development Fund – apply now!
We are all spending much more time than we normally do within our home boundary due to Coronavirus. This means we are spending more time with the people we live with and also those who live close by, our neighbours
Dorset has almost 3,000 miles of rights of way criss-crossing the county, giving access to the countryside via footpaths, bridleways, trailways and cycleways.
Find out what Dorset Council is doing to help people sleeping rough who are unable to self-isolate during the coronavirus outbreak.
Dorset Council residents continue to support those most vulnerable in their local community during the coronavirus outbreak (COVID-19).
Tell us if your financial circumstances have changed If your financial circumstances have changed over recent weeks which means you may have difficulty paying your council tax, please contact us: For West and South areas, call 01305 211970 or email revenueservices@dorsetcouncil.gov.uk. If you live in the East or North area please email svpp@bcpcouncil.gov.uk or call… Read more Difficulty Paying your Council Tax?
We’ve been receiving enquiries on food businesses which are continuing to operate and want to clarify the following: All restaurants, pubs and café’s should be closed. But businesses can – and are – looking to diversify into take away and delivery services, and this is being supported by central government and we have produced guidance… Read more Enforcement of Government regulations relating to food businesses
After Prime Minister Johnson’s announcement last night (Monday 23 March), Dorset Council has closed all its household recycling centres (HRCs, or ‘the tip’) until further notice in order to comply with the latest central government guidance on staying at home and away from others.
