Bridport Gateway – tell us what you think
Residents and local businesses are being asked to give their views on the latest proposals for Bridport Gateway – an innovative community development in the heart of Bridport.
Supporting businesses and the local economy: update on Dorset Council’s approach to planning requirements (July 2020)
Dorset Council wishes to support economic recovery and help local businesses adapt to the current social distancing requirements. The Council recognises that this is a challenging time for many businesses, and we will be taking a pragmatic approach to planning requirements, to support businesses wherever possible.
Dorset libraries to offer order and collect service from this July
Following the Government’s recent announcement, libraries managed by Dorset Council will start a phased a re-opening from 8 July.
Working together to restart our economy safely
As more businesses look to reopen their doors from 4 July, Dorset Council is working with town and parish councils, and alongside Dorset Police, to ensure the safety of residents and visitors across the county while social distancing measures remain in place.
Weymouth Town Bridge turns 90!
On the 4th July 2020, Weymouth’s Town Bridge will be 90 years old.
Children and young people enjoy safe outdoor activities during the lockdown thanks to Outdoor Education Service
Hundreds of children and young vulnerable people have kept active and safe outdoors during Covid 19 lockdown, with the help of services from Dorset Council’s Outdoor Education Service.
Community a step closer to agreeing neighbourhood plan
A local community has taken a significant step closer to having greater influence over planning decisions in their area.
An influx of flies
Dorset Council’s Environmental Protection Team have received a high number of complaints about flies over the last few weeks.
Team work in east Dorset
Seven organisations have been brought together by Dorset Highways to ensure a thorough inspection of the A338 Bournemouth Spur Road, from Ashley Heath to the Blackwater junction.
A new home for Dorset children
Plans are being drawn-up to build a new home for Dorset children.
Agreement sought to look at ways to prohibit disposable barbecues
Dorset Council is seeking agreement to look at measures prohibiting or controlling the use of disposable barbecues and other fire-related activities in the area.
New look and feel for popular Purbeck town
Long-awaited town centre enhancement works in Swanage are now complete, bringing an enhanced street scene in time for businesses reopening.
Discretionary Grant Award emails being issued today
Dorset Council is asking businesses that applied for a discretionary business grant to look out for an email today (19 June), advising whether their application has been successful.
Dorset libraries boosting wellbeing and reducing loneliness during lockdown
Dorset Council’s library teams have been keeping adults and children entertained during lockdown with a packed programme of online activities.
Household recycling centres start to strain under increasing visitor numbers
It’s been over a month since Dorset Council re-opened its household recycling centres (HRCs, or “the tip”) after they were closed in the early stages of lockdown due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Annual refresh for Dorset’s roads
Dorset Highways annual summer road repair programme is getting underway.
New reflection trail and garden for first school
A calm sensory, walk has been created by Dorset Council’s in-house Green Infrastructure Advice team and Landscape team for children at Puddletown First School.
Supporting a refugee family during lockdown
Dorset Council has resettled a total of 82 Syrian refugees across the county, as part of the national resettlement scheme.
New partnership to manage Dorset coastline
A new coastal partnership has been established between BCP Council and Dorset Council. The Dorset Coastal Engineering Partnership will provide an effective and co-ordinated approach in the delivery of schemes to help protect residents and communities from coastal flooding and erosion.
Shared Lives Week 15 – 19 June
This week is Shared Lives week, and we would like to say thank you to all of our wonderful carers who are changing lives from their own homes.
Stay local, shop local – Councils and shops come together to re-open the high street
Following government guidelines, on Monday 15 June many of Dorset’s shops will be re-opening for business, and they need your support.
£100 million paid to Dorset Businesses
Dorset Council has today (11 June) reached a milestone at having paid out more than £100 million to just over 8000 small businesses in the county.
News on concessionary bus passes
Dorset Council and bus operators had suspended the normal conditions for holders of an older persons’ or disabled persons’ bus pass in March, so that people were able to get to supermarkets that were opening early for the elderly and those ‘at risk’ of catching the coronavirus.
Council employees take on new roles during COVID 19
The current COVID 19 crisis has seen almost 250 Dorset Council employees take up temporary new roles to support frontline services.
Cycleway works progressing in north Dorset
Since starting back on site on 27 April, after a pause amidst the outbreak of COVID-19, work along Le Neubourg Way, Gillingham, has progressed well.
Dorset set to transform care technology services
PA Consulting to deliver care technology services on behalf of Dorset Council helping meet the social care needs of residents during the coronavirus crisis and in the long-term.
Dorset Council climate panel hears that strategy and action plan is “almost here”
Dorset Council’s Climate Change and Ecological Emergency Executive Advisory Panel (EAP) members virtually met last Friday (5 June) to discuss the progress of the Council’s Climate Change strategy and action plan.
Improvement works continue on Dorchester’s Roman Town House
During the lockdown, work has been progressing on the Roman Town House in Dorchester.
We’re supporting Carers Week 8 -14 June
Carers Week is an annual national event and is about recognising and valuing unpaid carers.
Proposal to temporarily change council meeting attendance requirement
Dispensation is to be sought for councillors who may be unable to attend Dorset Council meetings during the COVID-19 pandemic period.
