An increase in the cost of parking in Dorset Council’s car parks will be limited to busy tourist areas. The rates will be seasonal, with some only increasing for the spring/summer period. The changes will come into effect from 28 April 2023.
An international delegation from Colombia visited Dorset recently to learn how digital connectivity can revolutionise rural economies. The South American dignitaries were invited to meet Dorset Council and learn from the success of the ground-breaking £9m 5G RuralDorset project. The visit was organised by one of the 5G RuralDorset’s private sector partners, the Satellite Applications… Read more Colombian delegation visits Dorset to discover how digital connectivity can transform rural economies
Low-income households in the Dorset Council area will be able to apply for the next round of the Household Support Fund (HSF) to help with rising costs.
Dorset Council and LitterLotto have joined forces to launch a new initiative aimed at tackling littering and rewarding citizens who are doing their part to keep the area looking glorious.
Dorset Council is opening the doors to digital again thanks to an innovative and environmentally friendly way of raising funds for its digitally excluded residents. From now and until 2025, money raised from recycling old council laptops will be invested in the Digital Doorway scheme, which buys devices for people in need. This is expected… Read more Opening the doors to digital thanks to innovative £100,000 recycling scheme
In April, our maintenance gangs will be out across the Dorset Council area to repair road damage.
Over the past few weeks, Dorset Councillors have been discussing proposals for council tax premiums on second homes and empty properties, in anticipation of the new flexibilities for councils in the forthcoming Levelling Up and Regeneration Bill. At that time, it was hoped that the Bill would receive Royal Assent by 1 April 2023. Councillors… Read more Government delay on increasing council tax premiums for second homes
Businesses and community groups across Dorset are now reaping the rewards of reduced energy bills thanks to measures installed with the help of a council scheme.
Dorset Council, BCP Council and Public Health Dorset have been awarded £4,343,000 by central government to upgrade homes and off-grid households with energy efficiency measures as part of the Home Upgrade Grant (HUG) scheme.
Residents planning to celebrate the Coronation of King Charles III only have just over a week left to apply for a FREE road closure. The Coronation will be celebrated across the country and marked with a three-day bank holiday weekend from Saturday 6 May to Monday 8 May with opportunities for people to be part of the… Read more King’s Coronation: last call for street party road closure applications
To celebrate his Coronation, King Charles III is inviting everyone to volunteer for their favourite cause on Monday 8 May as part of The Big Help Out.
Dorset Council has announced ambitious plans to get electric vehicle (EV) chargepoints into towns and villages across the Dorset Council area, as part of its new Charging Ahead programme.
Dorset Council is taking significant steps to deliver on its climate commitments, with a series of reports set to be presented to Cabinet this month.
The number of homeless people in Dorset is declining thanks to a range of new services and accommodation options for people on the streets.
Local community and cultural organisations across the county have been awarded just over £120K in financial support from Dorset Council in recent months to assist with their work in local communities. The grants, round 4 of the council’s Community & Culture project Fund, has boosted community groups and charities in their support for marginalised residents… Read more Funding boost for community and cultural sector organisations to deliver local support
Dorset Council is asking landowners to submit land for consideration as part of the next stages of preparing the Dorset Council Local Plan. The council is asking for submissions of land that may have the potential for: New housing Accommodation for Gypsy and Traveller communities Employment land. Mitigation for habitat sites. Renewable or low carbon… Read more Landowners asked to submit land for consideration
We are delighted to announce that we have partnered with SignVideo, enabling the Deaf/deaf community to communicate with us using British Sign Language (BSL).
English Tourism Week, a national celebration of tourism across England, kicks off on 17 March 2023 and Visit Dorset, Dorset Council’s tourism team, is encouraging everyone to make the most of what our fantastic county has to offer.
Dorset Council is encouraging residents to start planning their own street parties for The Coronation of The King and The Queen Consort.
Our survey on proposals to make Fairfield Road in Dorchester safer for pedestrians, cyclists and wheelchair users closes on 17 March.
Over the coming month, our maintenance gangs will be out across the Dorset Council area to repair road damage.
A new programme has launched to recruit social workers which you can apply for through Dorset Council. The ‘Step Up’ to Social Work programme is a 14-month training course, which offers hands-on experience of working in a real-life social work role through placements in the Dorset Council area, whilst undertaking the qualification. This is a… Read more Do you have what it takes to ‘Step Up’ to social work?
Over 90 people gathered at the Tank Museum at Bovington for the Dorset Armed Forces Covenant Conference last week, Thursday 23 February.
Dredging to maintain the harbours navigational channels will take place between 28 February and 21 April.
Extensive works to renovate a long-term empty property in Blandford are nearing completion, to provide much needed accommodation and the chance for residents to make plans for the rest of their lives.
Dorset Council has secured funding of £454,250 from the Department of Levelling Up, Housing and Communities (DLUHC) to provide seven more changing places toilets across the Dorset Council area.
A landlord of a home with unsafe electrics has been issued with a significant financial penalty of £7,500 by Dorset Council.
On Friday 24 February the Ukrainian flag will be raised at County Hall in Dorchester to mark the one-year anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
A further public consultation is underway to ensure Weymouth and surrounding areas and parishes in the Vale of Allen Grouped Parish Council continue to reflect the communities they represent.
Bridport Health Walks, a council-led scheme offering short, guided walks around the town, is celebrating its 20th year this month.
