This is a joint update from the subgroups that feed into the Multi Agency Forum (MAF), which supports operational planning of the Bibby Stockholm barge in Portland. The MAF consists of representatives from the Home Office, Dorset Council, Portland Town Council, Weymouth Town Council, Dorset Police, Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service, NHS Dorset… Read more Bibby Stockholm update from the Multi Agency Forum
The Studland Bay Marine Partnership has been awarded £186,000 from the Marine Management Organisation’s Fisheries and Seafood Scheme to support the conservation of Studland Bay’s precious marine ecosystems.
Local schoolchildren, Dorset councillors, Dorset Council officers and Park Rangers recently braved the pouring rain to celebrate the completion of the Adventure Valley attraction based at Moors Valley Country Park and Forest in Ashley Heath, Dorset.
The new 2024 dog-related Public Spaces Protection Order (PSPO) across the Dorset Council area has officially been confirmed.
New name and brand underpin ambitious nature targets Today, [Wednesday 22 November] all designated Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONBs) in England and Wales are becoming National Landscapes, which in Dorset includes both the Dorset National Landscape and the Cranborne Chase National Landscape. The new name reflects their national importance; the they make to protect… Read more Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty Renamed National Landscapes
This month marks the one-year anniversary of Dorset’s first ever Mockingbird constellation – Pegasus.
A local community has taken a significant step closer to having greater influence over planning decisions in their area. Buckhorn Weston and Kington Magna parish council has submitted a new neighbourhood plan for examination.
A community scheme in Dorset’s towns and villages is marking 10 years since it was introduced to help slow down drivers.
Dorset Council and Wareham Town Council are pleased to share that a new, rapid, electric vehicle charge point installed in Howards Lane Car Park, Wareham, is now live. The new charge point is contactless, so users can plug in and charge simply by tapping their payment card. It has been installed as part of Dorset… Read more New electric vehicle charge point goes live in Wareham
A new bike share scheme has launched in Corfe Mullen and Upton in Dorset, enabling residents and visitors to enjoy more of the local area and beyond. Eighty bikes are now available to be picked up from the Beryl bays in the towns, offering a choice of pedal cycles and e-bikes. The recognisable bays, marked… Read more New bike share scheme comes to mid Dorset
Dorset Council is opening a further, limited, consultation on several revised policies and assessments of the Purbeck Local Plan. It will start on 10 November 2023 and last for six weeks.
The latest round of Community and Culture Project grants is now open for applications. The grants, which are managed by Dorset Council, welcome applications for projects and events for community, arts, accredited museums, heritage, sport, youth, play and physical activity. Already this year the council’s Community and Culture Project Fund Rounds 4 and 5 provided grants… Read more New round of community grants open
A husband and wife from Bolton have been convicted for selling counterfeit goods at the Great Dorset Steam Fair in August 2022.
Residents in Dorset will go to the polls to elect councillors for Dorset Council and Town and Parish Councils on 2 May 2024.
Dorset Council secured a successful prosecution in court recently, as a Weymouth resident was sentenced for failing to comply with a Planning Enforcement Notice.
Dorset Council’s efforts to fit energy saving measures in its buildings are helping keep it on track to become a carbon neutral council by 2040, says new report. According to a council report published this week, carbon emissions from council owned buildings have reduced by over 20 per cent in just one year thanks to… Read more Major retrofit of buildings helps keep council on track to become carbon neutral
Dorset will be remembering the tragic loss of life following two World Wars and other conflicts in more recent years at its annual Remembrance Service on Armistice Day. The Service will take place at 10.40am on Saturday 11th November at the Memorial Area at County Hall in Dorchester. The Service will be led by Revd… Read more Dorset Council Remembrance Service on Armistice Day
There are currently weather warnings in effect for Dorset as Storm Ciarán hits the UK’s South Coast. There is a Yellow warning in effect for heavy rain (until 11:59pm) and strong winds (until 5pm) on Thursday 2 November.
Supported Lodgings can help young people who are leaving our care, experience the transition to adulthood in a safe and secure environment, whilst learning emotional and practical skills that will help them thrive.
Dorset Council’s Highways team were delighted to have their work recognised on a national scale this month when they won the Best Partnership Award at the Highways Awards.
This October and November, doorstep interviewers are asking for views about the council and the services we provide.
In light of National Care Leavers’ Week, taking place from Wednesday 25 October to Wednesday 1 November, we urge our local community, organisations and businesses to lend their support to care-experienced young people in their community, as they head into adulthood.
With winter fast approaching and as the cost of living continues to rise, many families in Dorset are feeling the strain. We’ve been encouraging residents to donate clean and undamaged children’s coats, hats, and gloves for those aged 0-16, and they can now be collected. This heartfelt initiative aims to ensure that no child goes… Read more Collect children’s coats to help families facing struggles this winter
In an exciting announcement, Dorset Council and Commercial Services Group (CSG) will be forming a joint venture (JV) recruitment company to provide Dorset Council with its contingency and interim workforce. The JV will help the council to source key staff particularly in areas such as social care and waste collection.
Two consultations for the Dorset Council area have been launched. The first is seeking views on a proposal to retain the Weymouth Cumulative Impact Zone for alcohol licensing. This designation ensures that any changes to existing licences or any new applications are considered in relation to the whole area to reduce the potential for harm… Read more Alcohol and Gambling licensing consultations
A listed building on one of Dorset’s most iconic streets has been transformed and bought back into residential use, thanks to collaborative work between the owner and Dorset Council. The formerly derelict cottage on Gold Hill in Shaftesbury, featured in the renowned Hovis advert 50 years ago and has now been removed from the council’s… Read more ‘Hovis’ listed building brought back to former glory.
Work is due to start at the Weymouth Harbour peninsula quayside next Monday, 16 October, to create new facilities for fishing, charter and harbourside businesses and improve the public spaces in this part of the harbour.
This month saw the launch of the Home Upgrade Grant in Dorset, a government-funded scheme helping homeowners and landlords improve the energy efficiency of their homes. Through the scheme, households who do not use mains gas for heating, are on a low income, and have a low energy rating could be eligible for grants for… Read more Grants available to help Dorset’s vulnerable households save energy and lower bills
Next week, Dorset Council members will consider a report that seeks wider approval for the development of a Devolution Deal, including closer working with other councils.
A consultation has opened inviting residents, local MP’s, councillors and community groups within the Dorset Council area to have their say on the location and suitability of their polling station.
