Wareham relocatable housing ready to welcome residents
Our innovative relocatable social housing development in Wareham will start to welcome its first residents next week.
Barn owl boxes are a breeding success
Over the last two years 11 barn owl boxes have been installed in trees and barns on Dorset Council farms. Now 25 per cent of Dorset Council farms have an owl box.
Know before you go – plan ahead this weekend
The weather forecast is set for warm and sunny for this weekend and Dorset Council want residents and visitors to enjoy the summer safely.
Swanage one-way system to return
An experimental traffic order in Swanage town centre is being suspended.
Track removal project moves forward
Dorset Highways’ engineers are continuing to develop a programme of work to remove the disused railway tracks along Weymouth’s harbourside.
Dorset young carers receive food shopping from local bikers
Local motorcycle riders have been delivering food to young carers and their families across Dorset.
More cycle connectivity for Gillingham
Sustainable transport improvements in Gillingham are moving on to the Newbury junction this summer.
Weymouth designated a Neighbourhood Area
Dorset Council has approved a request from Weymouth Town Council for the designation of a Neighbourhood Area, which is the first formal stage of preparing a plan. A Neighbourhood Plan aims to give residents more control over planning policy in their local area, and where land is earmarked for new homes, shops and offices in… Read more Weymouth designated a Neighbourhood Area
Restrictions at Harbour revised from this Saturday (25 July)
Some of the traffic restrictions at Weymouth Harbour, introduced at the beginning of July, will be eased this weekend following three weeks of monitoring. The changes to the current temporary measures were agreed by councillors from Dorset Council and Weymouth Town Council on Tuesday following recommendations from officers and Dorset Police.
Cabinet approve a new strategy for economic growth in Dorset
Our ambition is to enable clean, inclusive, sustainable and good quality economic growth across the whole council area. This will bring improved standards of living, quality of life, health, and wellbeing for all of Dorset’s residents.
Dorset libraries reopen
This summer, residents will be able to choose their own books once again as libraries start to reopen in Dorset, just in time for some holiday reading!
Successful prosecution of Gillingham fly-tipper
Enforcement Officers from the Dorset Council Waste Enforcement team working alongside the Council’s Legal team, have successfully prosecuted a fly-tipper from Gillingham.
Pedestrian safety in Gillingham
Highway workers in Gillingham are reminding residents to use the temporary push-button crossing available.
Draft Economic Growth Strategy published, seeks Cabinet approval
Councillors and officers at Dorset Council have outlined their vision for Dorset’s economy and how they intend to work with partners, communities and businesses to deliver sustainable growth.
How we will spend £9.1m on fixing roads, preventing potholes and upgrading highways
Officers in Dorset Council’s Highways team are asking Cabinet to approve plans to invest £9.1m toward repairing some of Dorset’s worst roads and improving others.
We’ve been shortlisted for three top national digital awards – vote for Dorset !
Dorset Council is delighted to announce we have no less than three finalists in the prestigious Digital Leaders 100 Awards 2020, reflecting our successful approach to building our digital future. The awards celebrate individuals and organisations from the private, public and non-profit sector who demonstrate a pioneering approach to digital transformation in the UK. Sam… Read more We’ve been shortlisted for three top national digital awards – vote for Dorset !
Old Castle Road landslip monitoring
Increased monitoring and work to direct the flow of rainwater is recommended for old Castle Road in Weymouth, following a specialist geotechnical report.
Draft Climate and Ecological Emergency Strategy published, target date for carbon neutrality set
Dorset Council (DC) has published the first draft of their Climate and Ecological Emergency strategy online, ahead of the document being discussed by councillors at the Place Scrutiny meeting on 23 July.
I’m proud of all my children – latest blog by Amanda (one of our brilliant foster carers)
This month I’ve had the pleasure of having a very inspiring young man on daily respite at my house who made me think about how difficult it’s been for young people in care in these crazy times.
Reopening date announced for Dorset Council’s leisure centres
Dorset’s sports and leisure centres are set to reopen, following the recent announcement by the Government.
Joint Dorset response to Prime Minister’s criticism of care homes during the pandemic
The huge effort of the care sector across Dorset during the pandemic has been praised as BCP Council and Dorset Council shares concern about the Prime Minister’s comments that ‘too many care homes didn’t really follow the procedure in the way that they could have’.
Apply for childcare funding, even if you’re not using childcare right now
While saving money on your childcare costs might not seem like a priority now, applying for funding could help you save money in the coming months.
Transforming planning
In April 2019 Dorset Council became a unitary authority. This reorganisation combined district, borough and county councils. All six organisations had their own versions of planning management software from two different suppliers.
Changes at Sherborne household recycling centre
People using Sherborne Household Recycling Centre (HRC, or “the tip”) on West Mill Lane will no longer need to use the Terrace Playing Fields car park to collect a ticket before entry from Saturday 11 July.
Council seeks views on draft Licensing and Gambling Policies
As a licensing authority, we are asking for your views on two new policies. These are two new policies for Licensing and Gambling. The policies are intended to set out what we expect of premises licence and permit holders. These include betting shops, bingo halls, amusement arcades, gaming machines in pubs and clubs, pubs,… Read more Council seeks views on draft Licensing and Gambling Policies
Stay Local, Shop Local: Free support for Dorset businesses with new Dorset Council and Wessex FM partnership
Thousands of pounds of radio promotion and digital advertising for the Dorset business community is being made available free of charge in a new partnership between Wessex FM and Dorset Council.
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.
