Ninety-six miles of road refreshed
Dorset Council highways service has completed its annual surface dressing programme, with 96-miles of road treated this season.
Room for one more in a busy family
Families come in all shapes and sizes including one large family which welcomes other children into their home and gets a huge amount of joy from doing so. Jo Wheeler is a mother to four children and is also a foster carer for Dorset Council who is keen to encourage others to think about fostering.… Read more Room for one more in a busy family
More funding for Safer Streets in Weymouth
Initiatives to protect women and girls from violence will continue to operate after almost £250,000 of funding has been secured. Safer Streets will see more CCTV cameras installed to get greater street coverage, a safe space will continue to operate as a sanctuary for women and girls, and more work to prevent and support women… Read more More funding for Safer Streets in Weymouth
Summer fete held by Dorset Foster Carer Association
Foster carers across Dorset had a chance to come together at the recent Dorset Foster Carer Association (DFCA) summer fete. The fete included a tombola, cake stall, bouncy castle and entertainment from the local Allsort’d Choir, Puddletown Ukulele Group and Andy the Magic Man.
Author Anthony Burt goes full circle at Dorset Libraries
As part of Gadgeteers, Summer Reading Challenge 2022 we were delighted to host an online event, and 2 in person events with author Anthony Burt.
Free activities during the school holidays
Taking the kids out during the school holidays doesn’t have to be expensive. Here are a wide range of free activities for families across Dorset to enjoy.
Residents have chance to shape their community
Residents of Bradford Abbas and Clifton Maybank have the opportunity to shape their community through the development of a Neighbourhood Plan.
Weymouth man successfully prosecuted by Dorset Council for fly-tipping
On Tuesday 2 August 2022 at Poole Magistrates Court, Richard Dunn (42, of Weymouth) pleaded guilty to illegally dumping stones and gravel on a verge at the side of an unnamed road at Woodsford, Dorchester back in April last year.
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?
Don’t lose your voice
Households in the Dorset Council area are being asked to look out for an email asking residents to check whether the information on the electoral register is correct as part of the Annual Canvass for the Register of Elections.
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
Awards celebrate children in care
Exceptional young people in care were celebrated for their achievements at a special awards ceremony at Monkey World in Wareham. Young people were joined by their foster carers and social workers for the event.
Beryl bikeshare boost for Dorset, just in time for Cycle to Work Day
The UK’s leading micromobility provider, Beryl, and Dorset Council are offering thousands more people the chance to take up two wheeled travel from today (1 August), a few days ahead of the UK’s biggest cycling commuting event.
Paving works progress going well
Work to replace worn paving in a busy Dorset market town is progressing well and on track to finish this Autumn.
Maintaining hidden structures
We love our historic structures in Dorset, but did you know that many lie under the road?
Service 6 bus route contract up for renewal later this year
The contract for the Service 6 bus route between Bridport and Yeovil will be up for renewal later this year.
Dorset Road Fix – resurfacing August 2022
Dorset Highways maintenance gangs are out across the council area continuing to repair road damage.
Boost to local charities and community groups in Dorset
Following the award of contracts earlier in the year, Dorset Council has appointed Community Action Network (CAN) to be the local VCS infrastructure charity, focussing on empowering strong and resilient voluntary and community organisations in Dorset.
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
Don’t scorch our heathlands in these scorching temperatures
The Urban Heaths Partnership (UHP), Litter Free Dorset (LFD) and Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service (DWFRS) are working together to raise awareness of the risk of wildfires on heathland and forests during the soaring summer temperatures.
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.
Councillors meet for update on Coombe House School
A meeting took place of Dorset Council’s two scrutiny committees in a joint session for an update on Coombe House School, the new school for children in Dorset with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Many Dorset Council meetings are open to the public, but this Joint Scrutiny Committee took place in confidential session, due… Read more Councillors meet for update on Coombe House School
Dorset Council, #HereToHear
This summer, Dorset Council is trialling a new way to engage with communities.
Purbeck Gateway latest to be showcased at Wareham Market
The latest information about the future of the former middle school site in Wareham will be shared with residents at a Purbeck Gateway engagement event, led by Dorset Council, next month.
Exciting proposals for Redlands heading to Dorset Council committee
A new report by Dorset Council officers outlines plans for Redlands Community Sports Hub in Weymouth and puts the long-term future of the indoor facilities in the hands of user groups and the local community.
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
