Dorset joins regional campaign to recruit more foster carers
Dorset Council are joining forces with other local authorities across the south west region this Christmas to call for more people to consider becoming foster carers.
Yule log-on with the help of Dorset Council this Christmas
Dorset’s residents are being urged to help friends and loved ones get online as the country prepares for its first ‘digital Christmas’. Tier 2 Covid-19 restrictions and limited Christmas bubbles will see more people than ever turn to the digital world to help them celebrate the festive season. However, in Dorset, it’s estimated that as… Read more Yule log-on with the help of Dorset Council this Christmas
Dorset’s food suppliers urged to register with Help and Kindness
Does your business or community group play a role in the supply of food or medicine to people in Dorset?
Custom House Quay set to reopen
Track removal work on Custom House Quay in Weymouth is set to pause as businesses reopen on Wednesday 2 December.
Free children’s coats and pyjamas – drop-in and grab what you need!
Families can drop-in and pick-up free children’s coats and pyjamas from Monday (14th) no forms or pre-booking, just drop-in and grab what you need.
Dorset libraries and TICs re-opening
All 23 Dorset Council libraries will be open from Wednesday 2 December.
Transforming Dorset’s planning services
The transformation of Dorset Council’s planning services is being discussed at the next Cabinet meeting (8 December). The report is a review of the services by The Planning Advisory Service that took place within the council’s first year.
Have your say on Dorset Council’s Local plan
A consultation on the draft Dorset Council Local Plan will start on 18 January 2021. Once adopted, the Local Plan will guide decisions on planning applications in Dorset for the next 15 years. The draft Dorset Council Local Plan will be discussed at next week’s Cabinet meeting. View the papers and the Dorset Council Local… Read more Have your say on Dorset Council’s Local plan
Watch the Youth Covid Briefing
Thank you to young people for their brilliant and challenging questions at the Covid Youth Briefing.
Healthy relationships and domestic abuse – reach out for support
With continued challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic this year, life at home is difficult for people at the moment.
Dorset Council offers free parking days for residents and businesses this Christmas
To help shoppers return to high streets across Dorset for their Christmas shopping, Dorset Council is offering three days of free parking this December.
Dorset Road Fix 2020 – December sites
Dorset Highways maintenance gangs are out across the county continuing to repair road damage and maintain vital infrastructure.
Dorset and BCP councils move to tier 2 once national lockdown measures are lifted
Today the government has announced that when the national lockdown measures end on 2 December the BCP Council and Dorset Council areas will be in tier 2.
Free device giveaways helping to shield people from loneliness
A second lockdown has been made a lot easier for some of Dorset’s most clinically vulnerable residents, thanks to the gift of free tablet devices. Earlier in the year Dorset Council teamed up with Everyone Connected to identify people who were previously shielding and would most benefit from receiving free tablets. Beryl Davies from Sturminster… Read more Free device giveaways helping to shield people from loneliness
Carers Rights Day 2020 – Know Your Rights
This Carers Rights Day (26 November) we’re working in partnership with BCP Council, NHS services and other health and care organisations who deliver integrated care across Dorset, to recognise, support and value local unpaid carers of all ages.
Dorset COVID public update: live this Thursday
Officials from Public Health Dorset, Dorset Council and BCP Council will be broadcasting together this Thursday night (26 November), after the Government has announced which tier the area will be in once lockdown ends on 2 December.
More time to have your say on tourist information centres
A consultation to help develop the future of Dorset Council’s Tourist Information Centres (TICs) has been extended until Sunday 3 January 2021.
Let’s Talk event December 2020
Let’s Talk is a way that parents and carers of children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) can discuss new developments, voice their opinions, and help decide future plans that effect their families. The next event will be held online on Wednesday 2 December at 10am to 11am.
Youth Covid Briefing – come along!
Calling young people – come to the Covid Youth Briefing on Thursday. (26/11)
Dorset’s Festival of the Future is hailed a success
Hundreds of people across the south west benefited from over sixty presentations on digital technology at the recent three-day Festival of the Future which took place on line. And many more are still catching up on the wealth of information available as most of the sessions are available on the Digital Dorset YouTube channel. The… Read more Dorset’s Festival of the Future is hailed a success
Resurfacing Bridport Road in Dorchester
Dorset Highways will be resurfacing a busy road in Dorchester town centre next week.
Dorset’s Digital Hotline helping even more people get online
Dorset Council’s Digital Hotline is helping even more people get online thanks to a new arrangement with Age UK North, South & West Dorset. Age UK North, South & West Dorset is now referring its users who need help with any IT issues to the free Hotline. The Hotline is manned by a team… Read more Dorset’s Digital Hotline helping even more people get online
Express your feelings about community and climate change at online workshop
Bookings are being taken for a free virtual workshop with poet Vanessa Kisuule which takes place on Wednesday 25 November.
Council employees raise £5,000 for charity with the support of local businesses
Dorset Council employees raise £5,000 for charity with the support of local businesses Employees from Dorset Council rallied together during the second lockdown to raise more than £5,000 for charity. Colleagues across the council organised a series of virtual events, such as a raffle, quizzes, dress-up day and a silent auction to raise money for… Read more Council employees raise £5,000 for charity with the support of local businesses
Coronavirus helpline for parents and carers
Are you really worried about how your child is coping with the coronavirus crisis and lockdown?
Coronavirus guidance for parents and carers
Thank you to parents and carers for following the coronavirus guidelines that are in place to keep you, your child, your family and your school community safe. Here is an important reminder of the rules.
Crookhill waste depot fire and suspended bin collections – Update
Following yesterday’s (Sunday 15 November) fire incident at our Crookhill waste depot in Chickerell, we have begun the process of clearing the site and planning for waste collections in the Weymouth and Portland areas.
Consultation on Purbeck Community Infrastructure Levy
Dorset Council have launched a consultation for modifications to Purbeck’s Community Infrastructure Levy Charging Schedule.
Climate strategy consultation period extended until mid-January 2021
Dorset Council has decided to extend the consultation period for their Climate and Ecological Emergency strategy.
Grants available for businesses forced to close during second lockdown
Businesses in the Dorset Council area which have been ordered to close from 5 November 2020 due to the current national COVID restrictions may be eligible for financial support through the government’s Local Restrictions Support Grant (LRSG). Dorset Council is administering the grant on behalf of the government. An online application form and further information… Read more Grants available for businesses forced to close during second lockdown
