Over 2000 students to visit Big Bang @ Dorset Fair 2020
Record number of students to attend Big Bang Fair @ Dorset 2020
Superfast broadband switch helps RNLI Swanage save lives at sea
Superfast Dorset is urging more businesses to check if they can get superfast or full fibre broadband to help them improve their overall performance and customer service. More than 97 per cent of homes and businesses can now get superfast broadband and 60 per cent connected through the programme have taken a service. These faster,… Read more Superfast broadband switch helps RNLI Swanage save lives at sea
Dorset Council amends Climate Emergency declaration, panel hears progress reports and views from schoolchildren
Last Friday (22 November), Dorset Council took the decision to amend its Climate Emergency, so it is now a ‘Climate and Ecological Emergency’ declaration.
The latest from of foster carer blog – The prelude to a foster carer, environmentally friendly Christmas
R is one of these extraordinary children who puts all his rubbish in the bin and spends a lot of time trying to save the planet. He also would spend every waking hour using tons of electricity on the computer if we let him but hey we will let that one go.
Full Council meeting: 21 November 2019 – Questions and answers
These are the questions formally submitted by both the public and councillors at tonight’s Full Council meeting for November 2019, and the answers given.
Raising money for young people
Dorset Music Hub is crowdfunding for a project that will encourage young people to make music and learn new skills.
Come to the Weymouth Quay Regeneration public drop in on Monday
Want to find out the latest on the Weymouth Quay Regeneration Project? Then come along to Weymouth Library and speak to the project team.
What’s the difference between the Dorset Council Plan and the Dorset Local Plan?
Two plans are being talked about for the Dorset Council area, so we’ve put together a short guide below to explain the differences.
Dorset Council calls on businesses for their views on Council’s Economic Growth Strategy
Dorset Council is seeking the views of local businesses on the council’s vision and strategy for economic growth at a series of Business Breakfast events during November and December.
Dorset Council appoints new lead for children’s social care
Alison Montgomery has been appointed as Dorset Council’s Corporate Director for Care and Protection.
8 things to know about 30 hours free childcare
To claim up to 30 hours free childcare from January 2020, parents should apply now to get their eligibility code.
Ridgeway Singers coming to Weymouth Library and Learning Centre
As part of their annual Christmas concert series, The Ridgeway Singers and Band will be performing at Weymouth Library on Wednesday 11 December.
New digital taster sessions at The Tangerine Cafe
A new local volunteer is offering free one to one courses of a digital flavour based at his own café. Digital sessions are being held on Monday and Tuesday afternoons at The Tangerine Café in Beaminster, a comfortable and relaxing community space which Chris Sims owns with his poet wife Sue. Book your first session… Read more New digital taster sessions at The Tangerine Cafe
We’ve been shortlisted for LGC Awards!
The 2020 Local Government Chronicle Awards (LGC) shortlist has been unveiled and we are delighted to announce we have been nominated in four of the categories.
Smallholder sentenced and banned from keeping animals
A man who caused suffering to goats, ferrets and poultry by failing to properly care for them on his smallholding in North Dorset has been prosecuted and disqualified from keeping any animals for 10 years.
New guides to help with housing problems
New guides have been launched for homeowners, tenants and landlords.
Weather Warning for Dorset tomorrow
The met office has issued a wind weather warning for Saturday 2 November. There will be very strong winds, with some rainfall from 4am until early afternoon.
Recent coverage of Dorset Council in the local press
You may have seen articles in the local press recently about the financial position of Dorset Council. These have originated from reports that go to the Cabinet and various committees at the council, which monitor, scrutinise and decide on all income and spending of taxpayers’ money. Wednesday 30 October Yesterday, the Dorset Echo ran a… Read more Recent coverage of Dorset Council in the local press
Dorset fly-tipper receives prison sentence
Last week, a Weymouth resident was sentenced to 14 months’ imprisonment after being found guilty of multiple offences, including four environmental crimes.
Last few days to apply for Dorset Council’s Community Impact Fund
There are just a few days left for community projects to apply for grants up to the value of £6,000 in this round of Dorset Council’s Community Impact Fund. On Monday 9 September, Dorset Council opened its Community Impact Fund to back community projects that help the lives of local people. There is a total… Read more Last few days to apply for Dorset Council’s Community Impact Fund
A care leaver’s journey to career success
“Like many other children and young people, I entered care with a range of difficulties and felt very confused about some of the things I had experienced during my childhood. I was offered support and had a great social worker; she was consistent and knew ‘my story’. When I was 17 years old I was… Read more A care leaver’s journey to career success
Weymouth Quay Regeneration Project: architects appointed
Dorset Council has appointed architects Austin-Smith:Lord to a project aimed at securing Weymouth’s position as a thriving harbour and tourist destination.
Residents and business to have say on draft Council Plan
Dorset Council wants to know what residents and business owners think of its proposed four year plan for Dorset. The draft plan sets out where the council thinks it needs to focus to make Dorset a great place to live and work. It incorporates the political vision of the elected councillors. The proposed priorities are:… Read more Residents and business to have say on draft Council Plan
Agenda for Dorset Council’s Cabinet meeting on 5 November live online
Dorset Council’s Cabinet will meet at South Walks House, Dorchester on Tuesday 5 November at 10am. Members of the public are welcome to attend. The agenda has been published online today. The following important issues will be discussed: Quarter 2 budget report An update to the Cabinet on Dorset Council’s financial position and forecasts at… Read more Agenda for Dorset Council’s Cabinet meeting on 5 November live online
The latest from our foster carer Amanda – The show must go on
What happens when everyone goes back to school, back to work and you are planning a funeral for 200 attendees ? Well you start drinking a lot of caffeine and join a musical to keep you sane.
Shire Hall receives national award
Dorset Council has received an award from the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) in recognition of its re-use of the grade 1 listed building.
Come and explore our new ‘Lost Words’ nature trail
Fun will be on offer this half term when a new nature trail opens.
Community safety and dogs on the agenda
Councillors will examine work to improve community safety and plans to find out people’s views on dogs, when the Place Scrutiny Committee meets on Thursday. (24/10) Reports for the meeting are available here.
Dorset Council members and officers assemble at Climate Emergency workshop and panel
Last week, members of Dorset Council’s Climate Change Executive Advisory Panel and Technical Officers Group came together to offer new ideas and approaches in the fight against climate change.
Star Awards 2019 celebrate Dorset’s foster families and children in care
Dorset’s children in care and their foster families have been celebrated at the 2019 Star Awards.
