Hearing and/or visually impaired? Tell us how lockdown has affected you
People in Dorset who are visually and/or hearing impaired are being encouraged to share their experiences of life during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Potential changes at Household Recycling Centres (HRCs), Blandford HRC to close for 10 days
Dorset Council is currently looking at whether they can change current arrangements to allow more visitors at their Household Recycling Centres (HRCs, or ‘the tip’) across the county.
Calling families and young people with SEND – please complete a survey
We are asking families and young people with special educational needs and or a disability to complete a survey about the impact of the pandemic.
Drivers urged to plan journeys into town this Autumn
Drivers visiting Weymouth town centre this Autumn are being asked to think more carefully about how to access the town centre as track removal work gets underway.
Weymouth’s 100-year tidal flood protection plan unveiled by Dorset Council
Dorset Council has published our Weymouth Harbour & Esplanade Flood and Coastal Risk Management Strategy, which details how we will ensure that the town is protected from potential coastal flooding and erosion by developing the harbour walls and esplanade sea defences.
#youcanadopt campaign launches
Aspire Adoption are looking to bust the misconceptions about adoption as part of the national #YouCanAdopt campaign which launches today. The Regional Adoption Agency for Bournemouth, Christchurch, Poole (BCP) Council & Dorset Council are appealing to all people & couples over the age of 21 including those who are single, older, from a Black or… Read more #youcanadopt campaign launches
Families in Dorset are encouraged to check if they qualify for free school meals
With the coronavirus pandemic having a huge effect on employment, it is expected that more families will be eligible to claim for free school meals.
Approval of the planning application from Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust (DCH)
Cllr Sherry Jespersen, chairman of Northern Area Planning Committee, said; “I can confirm that after careful consideration, the planning application from Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust (DCH) to build a multi storey car park with other improvements to the internal site road has been approved by the Northern Area Planning Committee today. “Committee members… Read more Approval of the planning application from Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust (DCH)
Help to shape the future of childcare provision in Dorset
Dorset Council is asking parents and carers to help shape future childcare provision.
Planning Convergence and Transformation
Dorset Council is reaching a key point in a project to transform their planning system.
Report from the consultation of dogs in open spaces is published
The consultation gathered views from residents, visitors, businesses and other organisations about a dog-related Public Spaces Protection Order (PSPO) across the Dorset Council area.
Dorset Libraries to restart reservation system, charges and hire fees to also return
After the service was suspended in the wake of Covid-19 restrictions, Dorset Council is very pleased to be able to reintroduce reservations at libraries across the county.
Don’t miss the deadline to apply for your child’s school place
Is your child due to start Secondary or Upper school in September 2021? You need to apply by 31 October 2020 for the best chance of getting a place at their preferred school.
Dorset residents urged to reach out early for support
Dorset Council and Dorset Citizens Advice have launched a new campaign encouraging residents financially affected by the COVID-19 pandemic to seek support before things become more difficult.
Celebrating our brilliant Dorset Care Leavers’ university achievements
Congratulations to our Dorset Care Leavers who recently graduated from university.
A new approach for Dorset Council’s Cabinet
A reshuffle of Dorset Council’s Portfolio Holder responsibilities has been completed by the Leader of the Council, Cllr Spencer Flower.
Dorset Road Fix 2020 – September sites
Dorset Highways maintenance gangs are out across the county continuing to repair road damage.
Temporary high street measures start to wind-down
Temporary pedestrian and traffic measures put in place across the Dorset Council area to help with social distancing will start to be removed as the summer season draws to an end.
Dorset Council submits £1.2m bid to support housing for homeless households in the county
On 24 May the Ministry of Housing and Local Government (MHCLG) announced that £161m would be made available in 2020/21 for 3,300 homes for rough sleepers in the next 12 months. A month later, it was announced that a further fund of £105m to enable local authorities to best support the nearly 15,000 people placed… Read more Dorset Council submits £1.2m bid to support housing for homeless households in the county
Service 6 bus Bridport – Beaminster – Yeovil
Before the recent coronavirus (COVID-19) situation fully developed, Dorset Council had come up with a solution to retain the Service 6 bus between Bridport and Beaminster, in collaboration with local bus operator.
Help for vulnerable residents to stay active during COVID-19
Dorset Council and key partners are working to together to make sure residents can get help to continue to live independently in their homes.
£5.7 million investment for new MOD innovation hub in the heart of Dorset
Dorset LEP is investing £1.5 million of the Government’s Local Growth Fund towards the construction of a new Defence Innovation Centre at Dorset Innovation Park, the county’s Enterprise Zone. The investment will be matched by £3.1 million from the Ministry of Defence (MOD) and £1.1 million from Dorset Council.
School transport update
Dorset Council is working hard on planning how to get nearly 8000 pupils back to school when term starts in September.
Welcoming children back to school, college and childcare
Schools, childcare providers and colleges across Dorset are looking forward to welcoming children back in September.
Congratulations GCSE students, exams latest, ‘where next’ advice and emotional support
We would like to send our best wishes to everyone getting their GCSE and A level results this summer!
Looking for care and support? Find help online
Do you, or does someone you know, need help with daily living? A new website has launched to give people in Dorset the help and support they need to live safe and independent lives.
Service held to mark 75th Anniversary of VJ Day
At 11.00am on Saturday 15 August, a small group gathered at the Kohima War Memorial at County Hall in Dorchester to mark the 75th anniversary of Victory in Japan (VJ) Day and remember all those who died in the Second World War in Asia. A minute silence was observed.
IRONMAN 70.3 Weymouth event postponed until 2021
With the health and safety of our community being an utmost priority, and after further discussions with and direction from Weymouth Town Council and Dorset Council in relation to the COVID-19 pandemic, we regret to confirm that the IRONMAN 70.3 Weymouth triathlon originally scheduled for Sunday 20 September cannot take place in 2020 and will… Read more IRONMAN 70.3 Weymouth event postponed until 2021
Congratulations to our students and latest on exam results
Update on exam results – 18 August: The Government has confirmed that students in England will receive teacher assessed grades for GCSE and A level results this summer. Students receiving their GCSE grades on Thursday (20/8) will receive their centre assessment grade (teacher assessed grade) from their school or college. Students who received their A or… Read more Congratulations to our students and latest on exam results
Road resurfacing and repainting works to help cyclists
Our Highways team has been busy recently with resurfacing roads and repainting cycle lanes in both Lytchett Minster and Weymouth.
