Dorset Council ushers in new era by declaring climate emergency
South Walks House in Dorchester was packed full today for the first meeting of the brand-new Dorset Council.
Resurfacing Zig Zag Hill
A busy north Dorset road will be closed from Monday while resurfacing work is carried out.
Surface dressing heads west
This week we’re surface dressing the last few roads on our list in Wareham then the gang is heading west.
Lights, camera, action ……
It’s all go for Amanda’s family with shows, painting and panel to think about. Here’s the latest installment of her fostering blog
Students learn how to build a career in construction
More than 100 students from Thomas Hardye in Dorchester and All Saints in Weymouth spent a day learning about careers in construction.
Sink hole in Dorset
A huge sink hole has opened up in Dorset. A small hole around the size of a dinner plate was first reported beside the Inland Coast Path on Bronkham Hill, West Dorset, in February this year.
A350 repairs update
We appreciate that work on the A350 seems never-ending and work is currently scheduled to finish on 24 May.
Youth councillor helping teens deal with exam stress
A Dorset youth councillor has put together a series of videos to help teenagers deal with exam stress.
New Leader for Dorset Council Conservatives
Councillor Spencer Flower has been declared as the new Leader of the Conservative group this morning (Tuesday 7 May).
Surface dressing sites this week
Our surface dressing gang is back in action in Wareham following the early May Bank Holiday weekend.
Dorset Council election results – here’s what we know
The results are in. See the headlines from the very first Dorset Council elections held on 2 May.
Crucial sea defence work continues with the creation of new rock groynes at West Beach
Over the next two weeks, subject to weather and sea conditions, large rocks will be delivered by barges to West Beach so that new and improved sea defences can be constructed.
Dorset Road Fix – May sites
Dorset Highways surfacing gangs are mainly in the north of the county this month.
Surface dressing sites – 29 April
Our surface dressing continues in Wareham next week, targetting residential roads.
Dorset Council elections 2019 – cast your vote on 2 May
Dorset goes to the polls on Thursday 2 May 2019 to choose the first representatives of the brand new Dorset Council. Elections to the town and parish councils in the Dorset area are also taking place on the same day.
Sturminster Marshall have opportunity to shape future development
Dorset Council has approved a request from Sturminster Marshall Parish Council for the designation of a Neighbourhood Area, which is the first formal stage of preparing a plan.
Commercial space to let near Corfe Castle
Do you dream of running your own coffee shop or tea room? Space has become available to rent as a café/shop at Norden car park, near Corfe Castle.
Last week Weymouth pupils were given an insight into the world of work
The ‘Inspiring Dorset’ launches were held in Weymouth, ‘Primary Futures’ on Wednesday at Holy Trinity School followed by the ‘Secondary Futures’ event held on Thursday at All Saints School.
Builders, bedrooms and birth families – the latest from our foster carer Amanda
So the first of March, I woke up and opened my curtains to embrace the first signs of Spring. I then shut them rather sharpish when I’d realised I’d forgotten the builders had started and I was seriously not appropriately attired.
Improved access to Borough Gardens in Dorchester
Dorset Highways will be starting work next week to provide safer access into Borough Gardens from Princes Street.
Surface dressing sites – 23 April
We’ll be kicking off our annual surface dressing programme in Wareham this year. We couldn’t get to these sites last year due to utility work in the area but – as promised – you’re first on our list this time round.
Weymouth library transforming nicely
A refurbishment project is well underway at Weymouth Library. Dorset Council is working with partners and other agencies to bring together a range of services and teams into one shared building, as a ‘library and learning centre’. The library building in Great George Street in the town centre is being adapted to offer space for:… Read more Weymouth library transforming nicely
Kings statue works complete
The renovation works have been completed on the Grade I listed Kings Statue in Weymouth this week. Our contractors won awards for the work that they carried out on the jubilee clock last year. You can read more about that project here.
Surface dressing 2019 kicks-off in Wareham
Dorset Highways’ surface dressing programme gets underway this month – with around 150 roads on the list for treatment.
Motcombe has chance to shape the future of the area
Motcombe Parish Council has submitted a neighbourhood plan to Dorset Council.
September primary school places announced
Today (Tuesday 16 April), parents across the county find out which primary, first, middle or junior school their child will go to in September.
Win a Family Season Ticket or Day Pass to Kingston Maurward!
With the sunny spring and summer weather (hopefully) on the way, here’s your chance to win a family day out – or lots of family days out – at Kingston Maurward Animal Park! We have one Family Season Ticket and two Family Day Passes to give away. Using your pass you can explore the 35… Read more Win a Family Season Ticket or Day Pass to Kingston Maurward!
Superfast broadband . . . it’s the Norm in Dorset
A friendly new face is showing people in Dorset how easy it is to get better broadband.
Your Council Tax bill explained
You should have received your Council Tax bill for the year 2019/20 at the beginning of March. We’ve compiled answers to commonly asked questions that we know you’ve been asking, and hopefully have debunked some myths along the way.
Taxis and your new Dorset Council
Residents will start to see the new Dorset Council logo gradually appearing on taxi and private hire vehicle licence plates.
