New funding round for community and cultural organisations
Are you looking to make a difference in your local community? Round 4 of the Community and Culture Project Fund will open at 9am on Friday 4 November.
Dorset Road Fix 2022 – November and December resurfacing sites
Dorset Highways maintenance gangs continue to repair road damage in the Dorset Council area.
#Heretohear, reconnecting with residents
Helping residents resolve issues and answer questions about council services was at the heart of a series of conversations across the Dorset Council area.
National Care Leavers week – Hall and Woodhouse collaborate to support Dorset Council’s Care Leavers
People in Dorset are urged to get behind this week’s National Care Leaver’s week and consider if they can do something to support young people in their community who leave care when they are 18. Many care leavers face the challenges of pursuing their studies or finding employment, while developing life skills, often without the… Read more National Care Leavers week – Hall and Woodhouse collaborate to support Dorset Council’s Care Leavers
Avian Influenza Prevention Zone in force
The Animal and Plant Health Agency have put in place an Avian Influenza Prevention Zone across Great Britain from noon today (Monday 17 October).
Dorset Road Fix 2022 – October resurfacing sites
Dorset Highways maintenance gangs are out across the council area continuing to repair road damage.
Dorset Council launches second consultation to shape the future of the library service
Dorset Council has launched the second phase of public consultation to inform how they develop and deliver their library service in the future. Library users and non-users are being asked to share their views. The consultation runs from 29 September 2022 to 22 December 2022 and is available here.
Breaking the code to a successful digital future
Thousands of Dorset school children have taken part in the county’s first ever Coding Day. Organised by Dorset Council, BCP Council and Barclays Digital Eagles, Dorset Coding Day brought together 43 schools across the county, from Christchurch to Beaminster and from the north in Gillingham to the coast of Portland. In addition, 25 local tech… Read more Breaking the code to a successful digital future
Cabinet to consider changes in timescales for Local Plan
Dorset Council’s Cabinet will consider a report next week that sets out a revised timeline to produce the new Dorset Council Local Plan.
Dairy farm fined £52,000 for causing unnecessary suffering to cows
A West Dorset dairy farm has pleaded guilty to causing unnecessary suffering to a cow and a calf by failing to care for them, along with a series of other offences relating to conditions on their farm.
Final phase of work to begin on new sustainable travel route in Ferndown
The new walking and cycling paths and sustainable travel improvements on Wimborne Road in Ferndown are making good progress, with the final construction phase (from Cobham Road to West Moors Road) due to begin in October 2022.
Dorset Children and young people making the most of free-swimming sessions.
Over the summer children and young people have been cooling off and having fun in swimming pools across the county, thanks to free swimming sessions offered by Dorset Council. This initiative was made possible by additional funding that allowed Dorset Council to offer all residents under the age of 16 free swimming from 25th July to… Read more Dorset Children and young people making the most of free-swimming sessions.
Barn owl numbers double on council farms since boxes put up
Dorset Council has recorded its highest number of barn owl chicks yet in its annual monitoring of barn owl boxes at council farms in Dorset.
Dorset Council starts work to expand electric vehicle charging network in Dorset
Dorset Council’s plans to increase the number of public charge points for electric vehicles (EVs) in Dorset are now underway, with the first new charging unit installed in Sherborne this month. This expansion to the existing charging network will see a combination of fast (22kW), rapid (50kW) and ultra-fast (150kW) charging units installed across Dorset;… Read more Dorset Council starts work to expand electric vehicle charging network in Dorset
Festival to showcase Dorset’s innovation and digital future
A five-day festival will be staged at locations across Dorset next month to showcase the county’s exciting digital future. Dorset Council’s Festival of the Future is back for the third year running and it will be a hybrid event where people can attend in person or take part virtually. Held from 10-14 October, #FutureFest22 will… Read more Festival to showcase Dorset’s innovation and digital future
Queen Elizabeth II: 1926-2022 – Local updates
Updated Tuesday 13 September As we observe the State Funeral of Her Majesty The Queen on Monday 19 September, most of our services will be closed for the day. You can find more information on the Dorset Council website. We have also set up a new webpage with funeral information and memories. Friday 9 September 2022… Read more Queen Elizabeth II: 1926-2022 – Local updates
Dorset Council secures funding to improve electric vehicle infrastructure in rural areas
Dorset has been announced as one of just nine areas in England to receive funding from a new government scheme which aims to improve electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure.
Deadline looming for community groups to apply for capital funding towards their community project
Are you looking to make a difference to people living in your community? Do you need some capital funding for your project?
Dorset Council Bus Improvements Survey
In March 2021, the Government launched Bus Back Better, a new National Bus Strategy for England with the key aims of making buses: More attractive for passengers More affordable Easier to understand and use Faster and more reliable Greener The Council had submitted a Bus Service Improvement Plan (BSIP) and bid for funding which aims… Read more Dorset Council Bus Improvements Survey
Dorset Road Fix – resurfacing August 2022
Dorset Highways maintenance gangs are out across the council area continuing to repair road damage.
Dorset Council Local Plan – Cabinet update
Earlier this year, the Leader of Council, Cllr Spencer Flower, set out his commitment to develop a new Dorset Council Local Plan that meets the needs and aspirations of the people of Dorset.
Dorset Council country parks awarded coveted Green Flag Awards
In a record-breaking year, Dorset Council is raising its prestigious Green Flag Awards at five of its country parks, which have been officially recognised as some of the country’s best.
Ground-breaking 5G RuralDorset project wins more national recognition
The multi-award winning 5G RuralDorset project has won more national recognition for its internationally ground-breaking work. Led by Dorset Council, the government funded research programme won more plaudits when it was highly commended in the Local Government Chronicle (LGC) awards in the Future Places category. Since it was launched in 2020, the 5G team and… Read more Ground-breaking 5G RuralDorset project wins more national recognition
Arrest of man in Littlemoor
We are aware of reports of a man in possession of a firearm who has been arrested by police after witnesses claimed to see him in the vicinity of a school in Culliford Way, Littlemoor, Weymouth. Here is an update from Dorset Police: Dorset Police received a report at 2.31pm on Thursday 21 July 2022… Read more Arrest of man in Littlemoor
New sections of the Dorset Coast Path for walkers to enjoy
Major cliff falls and landslides back in 1995 and 2001 between Lyme Regis and Stonebarrow left walkers being diverted off this now unstable and dangerous route onto a lengthy, unpleasant road diversion via the A3052. Now this stretch has been restored with two new coast path sections.
Dorset Council, #HereToHear
This summer, Dorset Council is trialling a new way to engage with communities.
Gold Award for council’s Armed Forces support
A Gold Award has been given to Dorset Council as part of the Ministry of Defence Employer Recognition Scheme.
Free swimming for children and young people this summer holiday
After securing additional funding, Dorset Council residents under the age of 16 can access free swimming from 25th July to the 4th of September in some of the leisure centres across the county. Cllr Andrew Parry, Portfolio Holder for Children, Education and Early Help said: ‘We are delighted to have the opportunity to provide… Read more Free swimming for children and young people this summer holiday
Anti-social behaviour Awareness Week kicks off with event on Weymouth seafront
Dorset Council’s anti-social behaviour (ASB) team are joining up with Dorset Police, Community Safety Patrol Officers, Dorset Fire and Rescue, Dorset Youth Outreach, We Are Weymouth and Weymouth Town Council to talk to members of the public at an event on Monday 18 July.
Dorset is a no-go area for BBQs and campfires as new fines come into force
A Public Spaces Protection Order (PSPOs) comes into force on 1 July that prevents people lighting fires, including BBQs, fireworks, lanterns, and campfires, in many public areas across Dorset.
