Disruption to cash payments in Dorset Council car parks
Drivers using Dorset Council car parks are being asked to use cashless payments due to ongoing disruption to many ticket machines across the county.
Council’s digital and change service wins national praise
Dorset Council’s Digital and Change team has received national acclaim after being highly commended in the Local Government Chronicle awards, in the ‘large team of the year’ category. The accolade recognised the support the team provided to local communities during the pandemic, including setting up the Dorset Digital Hotline. There was also praise for how… Read more Council’s digital and change service wins national praise
How Dorset Council is spending £19m to make our buildings greener and cleaner
Dorset Council officers have been working hard with councillors on plans to update and upgrade Council properties using £19 million of grant funding, awarded to help us tackle the Climate and Ecological Emergency.
Dorset Council letter to Government – Help us tackle the Climate Emergency
As COP26 continues, Dorset Council has sent letters to key members of central government calling for further help in tackling the Climate and Ecological Emergency. The following summarises the key points within the correspondence.
Garden community proposal – Council appoints consultants to consider future plans for growth
Work continues on the policies that underpin the Dorset Council Local Plan to ensure that it provides Dorset residents with the accommodation, employment and facilities that they will need over the next 17 years. This includes the need to provide housing for people who cannot afford to buy or rent from the housing market.
Dorset Council Remembrance Service to be live-streamed
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 Thursday 11 November.
Contraflow cycle lane withdrawn from Custom House Quay proposals
A previously deferred report on public realm improvements to Custom House Quay in Weymouth, is due to be presented to the Western and Southern Area Planning Committee this Thursday, 4 November.
The second round of the Community and Culture Project Fund has launched
The Dorset Council managed fund helps ‘not for profit’ community groups or cultural groups that are looking for funds. These groups can be museums, community, sports or arts organisations. The fund can award up to £5,000 towards a project.
Visit Dorset aid Covid-19 recovery for tourism businesses by introducing new destination website
As part of Dorset’s Covid-19 recovery strategy, Visit Dorset, Dorset Council’s tourism team responsible for promoting the county, has launched a new and improved website to support the local economy and generate more tourism visits and bookings.
Dorset Council Local Plan comments are published
The comments that were received during the first consultation of the Draft Dorset Council Local Plan have been published on the council’s website.
Milestone reached in EV Chargepoint Installation Programme
As part of its commitment to tackle the climate emergency, Dorset Council are pleased to announce the successful completion of their Phase 1 electric vehicle (EV) chargepoint installation programme.
Bus back better bid submitted
Dorset Council has submitted its bid for the Government’s Bus Back Better £3 billion fund to revitalise the nation’s bus services.
Cycle lanes on Dorchester Road, Weymouth to be made safer
Dorset Council is preparing to upgrade the existing painted cycle lane along Dorchester Road, Weymouth with some new features, making it safer for cyclists.
Demolition of Pippins building in Wimborne to begin shortly
Dorset Council will shortly begin demolition of the Pippins building in Wimborne.
Councillor Spencer Flower’s reaction to the Chancellor’s budget announcement
Cllr Spencer Flower has reacted to the Government’s budget announcement today (27 October). Cllr Flower said:
The deadline for school places is fast approaching!
Parents and carers whose children will be starting secondary or upper school next September have just a few days left to apply for a place at their chosen school.
A bold and ambitious plan to support Dorset’s children and young people with Special Educational Needs or Disabilities (SEND)
Dorset Council has secured £37.5m for the next five years to help deliver a bold and ambitious strategy to provide the best education for all of Dorset’s children and young people with Special Educational Needs or Disability (SEND).
Dorset Council launches consultation to shape the future of Dorset’s library service
Dorset Council has launched a public consultation to inform how they develop and deliver their library service in the future. Library users and non-users are being asked to share their views. The consultation runs from 25 October 2021 to 7 January 2022 and is available online.
Help improve public paths and open space in Dorset for walking, horse riding and cycling
The Dorset Local Access Forum are looking for people who want to improve Dorset’s paths and open spaces for local people and visitors.
#HelpAndKindness Supporting Dorset’s Response to the Care Crisis
The number of requests for help with finding home care are growing daily at #HelpAndKindness.
Dorset Council wins funding to improve poorly insulated rented homes
Dorset Council has been awarded £98,000 of Government funding, after applying to a national competition, to improve the most poorly insulated rented homes in Dorset.
Dorset Road Fix – resurfacing November 2021
Dorset Highways maintenance gangs are out across the county continuing to repair road damage.
Work to begin on new cycle and walking route on Ringwood Road, Ferndown next month
Work will begin on new sustainable travel facilities along Ringwood Road in Ferndown on 1 November 2021.
Celebrate National Care Leavers’ Week with us
Join us in celebrating National Care Leavers’ Week (Monday 25 October – Sunday 31 October 2021). Book a spot on our webinar to find out how you can help to support Dorset’s care leavers.
Former council offices to be temporarily used as NHS clinics
Dorset health organisations are working with Dorset Council to create a space for rapid access clinics in South Walks House, Dorchester, as part of a county-wide effort to tackle NHS waiting lists.
Drainage improvement work in Portesham
Drivers are being warned of potential delays on the B3157 Coast Road as Dorset Highways starts work to reduce surface water flooding to the highway and homes in Portesham.
Have you given your view on Dorset’s town and parish council areas yet?
People in Dorset are reminded to give their comments as part of a review which aims to ensure Dorset’s town and parish councils continue to reflect the communities they represent.
Changes to Dorset Council’s Cabinet, Lead Members and committee membership
Cllr Spencer Flower, Leader of Dorset Council, has made the changes outlined below to his Cabinet as a mid-year reshuffle. All changes come into immediate effect from today, Monday 18 October.
Dorset Council celebrates best Green Flag Award results ever
In a record-breaking year for the Green Flag Award, as the scheme marks its Silver Jubilee, Dorset Council has six countryside sites celebrating success today – the best ever results for Dorset.
Local community backs neighbourhood plan
The Wareham community is just one step away from having an approved neighbourhood plan for its area.
