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
Police dogs go back to school
Throughout this current lockdown period Dorset Council and Dorset Police are working together on training Police dogs by using space made available by the council at the old Wimborne First School.
Dorset Council – Working for Weymouth
Despite the challenges presented by the pandemic, Dorset Council is proceeding with several exciting projects, works and proposals in Weymouth throughout 2021.
Tribute to mark 1000 Covid related deaths in Dorset
This week marks an extremely sad occasion in Dorset as the county passes the milestone of 1,000 Covid-19-related deaths.
Dorset Council prepares allotments for the use of Weymouth residents
Dorset Council are delighted to announce that allotments on land next to Pinemoor Close in Weymouth are almost ready for public use.
Have your say on important site
Dorset Council is asking local people and community groups for their views on the future of the former St Mary’s school site near Shaftesbury, which the council purchased last month.
Funding to help with drug and alcohol misuse
Dorset Council has been successful in securing £306,713 in funding from the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government in partnership with the Department of Health and Social Care and managed by Public Health England. It is one of just four local authority areas in the south west to receive funding through this programme, and… Read more Funding to help with drug and alcohol misuse
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.
Have your say on park home licence fees
Owners and residents of Dorset’s park home sites are being asked to give their views on a draft policy for how Dorset Council sets park home licence fees.
Time is running out to apply for help with utility bills this winter
The deadline to apply for help with the costs of utility bills like gas, electric and water this winter is 12 February.
Looking for a change of direction? Become a Shared Lives carer
The last 12 months have been a year like no other. The COVID-19 pandemic has brought communities together like never before and prompted many people to take stock and think about making changes to their lives, including looking at a new career.
Holocaust Memorial Day – a time for remembrance and reflection
Wednesday 27 January marks Holocaust Memorial Day. It is the day we remember the millions of people who died during the Holocaust, under Nazi persecution, and in the genocides that followed in Cambodia, Rwanda, Bosnia and Darfur. Held every year, it falls on the anniversary of the liberation of the Auschwitz-Birkenau concentration camp, where more… Read more Holocaust Memorial Day – a time for remembrance and reflection
Census 2021 is coming
Households across Dorset will soon be asked to take part in the 2021 Census.
Dorset Council’s vision for important site unveiled
Dorset Council has unveiled ambitious ideas to transform the St Mary’s site near Shaftesbury potentially providing better educational opportunities for Dorset children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND).
Funding support for cultural organisations
Cultural organisations across Dorset will benefit from funding support thanks to Dorset Council.
Councillors approve plans to create more homes for Dorset children
Work aimed at making Dorset the best place to grow-up is set to continue.
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.
Digital help available for families home-schooling
Help getting online and a useful guide to home learning resources is available for Dorset families.
Dorset Council ambitious for former school site
Dorset Council is working to secure St Mary’s School near Shaftesbury so it can remain an asset to our community.
Voting safely at this year’s elections
On Thursday 6 May 2021 residents in the Dorset Council area will go to the polls for the Police and Crime Commissioner elections and several town/parish council by-elections.
Don’t miss the deadline to apply for school places next September
Is your child starting school for the first time or moving onto junior or middle school next year?
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.
Councillors consider plans to create more homes for Dorset children
Work aimed at making Dorset the best place to grow-up is continuing.
Dorset Council’s Cabinet to consider proposals for budget 2021-22
Dorset Council’s budget proposals for financial year 2021-22 go to the Cabinet meeting on Tuesday 19 January for approval.
New Local COVID-19 Contact Tracing System
Dorset Council, in partnership with Public Health England, is launching a locally supported contact tracing system for the Dorset Council area.
Relatives are asked for understanding on visiting restrictions amidst rising pressures on care homes and supported living
Dorset Council, BCP Council and health partners are reminding relatives of people in care homes and supported living to contact providers directly before visiting, amidst rising cases of COVID-19 in the local community.
Dorset Council ambitious for former school site
Dorset Council is working to secure St Mary’s School near Shaftesbury so it can remain an asset to our community.
