Our budget for 2021-22 explained
Council tax bills are being sent out from this week. This article aims to explain Dorset Council’s budget and the reasons for the council tax increase.
Personal Assistants can now request PPE
Personal Assistants can now request free personal protective equipment (PPE) from Dorset Council to help reduce the spread of COVID-19.
Just one week left to give your views on the Dorset Council Local Plan
The consultation on Dorset Council Local Plan ends on 15 March. The plan, once adopted, will guide decisions on planning applications in Dorset until 2038.
Dorset Council celebrates receiving £19 million of funding to reduce its carbon footprint
Councillors and officers are working hard on how they intend to update and upgrade Dorset Council’s properties using £19 million of grant funding, awarded by the government to help to tackle the Climate and Ecological Emergency.
Spring cleaning Dorset’s verges
Dorset Council’s fight against roadside litter is continuing – with the annual spring clean of verges along some of the county’s busiest roads.
Household recycling centres once again straining under increased visitor numbers
Do not visit a household recycling centre (HRC, or “the tip”) right now unless your waste cannot be stored safely at home. This is the simple message that Dorset Council is using to help deal with rising visitor numbers.
Calls to Dorset Digital Hotline almost triple during lockdown
A special hotline set up to help people with digital enquiries has seen the number of calls it receives almost triple during this latest lockdown. From January 5 to February 5, the Dorset Digital Hotline received 132 calls – its biggest ever monthly total and nearly three times the average monthly calls it received in… Read more Calls to Dorset Digital Hotline almost triple during lockdown
Support to get to COVID vaccinations safely
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole (BCP) Council and Dorset Council, in partnership with Public Health Dorset, are offering support to help people get to their COVID-19 vaccination appointments safely.
Voluntary and community organisations boosted by Dorset Council
A number of voluntary and community sector organisations across Dorset will benefit from funding support in the coming new financial year, thanks to Dorset Council.
Dorset Road Fix 2021 – March sites
Dorset Highways maintenance gangs are out across the county continuing to repair road damage and maintain vital infrastructure.
Mortality support facility stood down
The mortality support facility (MSF) that was activated as part of Dorset’s ongoing response to the current Covid-19 emergency has been placed on standby.
Council proposes to stop funding its Tourist Information Centres, looks at future options
Dorset Council will propose to stop funding their last three Tourist Information Centres (TICs) in Dorchester, Sherborne and Wareham that it currently runs, and investigate alternative ways of providing these services in the future.
How you can have your say on the future of Dorset
The consultation for the Dorset Local Plan is halfway through, but there’s still plenty of time to have your say. The consultation closes on 15 March.
Stay local – explore from your door
Dorset Police is joining forces with partner agencies in the county to ask the public to stay local and explore from their door this February half term rather than travel to Dorset.
Digitally connecting Dorset’s most vulnerable residents during lockdown
A project to digitally connect some of the county’s most clinically vulnerable residents during lockdown is being trialled in Dorset. Dorset Council has teamed up with social day care providers to issue digital devices to 30 residents, to enable them to take part in virtual one-to-ones with carers and attend online day centre activities. If… Read more Digitally connecting Dorset’s most vulnerable residents during lockdown
Enforcement of Dog related Public Spaces Protection Order to start
The Dorset Council wide Dog related Public Spaces Protection Order (PSPO) came into force on the 1 January 2021. During the first month Dorset Council focused on advice and guidance to dog-owners explaining the new rules.
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.
Dorset Road Fix 2021 – February sites
Dorset Highways maintenance gangs are out across the county continuing to repair road damage and maintain vital infrastructure.
Census 2021 is coming
Households across Dorset will soon be asked to take part in the 2021 Census.
Funding support for cultural organisations
Cultural organisations across Dorset will benefit from funding support thanks to Dorset Council.
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.
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
What to do with your waste if you or someone in your household has COVID-19
Dorset Council is reminding residents what to do with their waste if someone in their household is showing symptoms of COVID-19 infection.
Dorset’s Digital Hotline can help people use their Christmas gadget gifts
People who received a device for Christmas and unsure how to use it are being urged to contact Dorset’s free Digital Hotline for help. The Dorset Council hotline is manned by a team of Digital Champion volunteers who have already helped hundreds of people get online. It is estimated that 150,000 people in Dorset lack… Read more Dorset’s Digital Hotline can help people use their Christmas gadget gifts
Update on schools, colleges and childcare – 5 January
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Update on schools, colleges and childcare – 4 January
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Dorset Road Fix 2021 – January sites
Dorset Highways maintenance gangs are out across the county continuing to repair road damage and maintain vital infrastructure. To allow this work to take place safely, the area of the road being worked on will be closed. Daytime road closures are 9am to 4pm and night work is usually from 7pm to 6am. January sites… Read more Dorset Road Fix 2021 – January sites
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.
