Council and community cut the ribbon to open newly improved trailway
Residents, officers, and councillors are celebrating as Dorset Council has completed its extensive improvements on the Castleman Trailway in East Dorset.
Falklands War 40th Anniversary
Dorset Council is ‘flying The White Ensign’ flag at County Hall in Dorchester to mark the 40th anniversary since the end of the Falklands War to remember all those who were involved and affected by the conflict.
Voluntary and community organisations running costs boosted by new funding
Local voluntary and community organisations across the county have been awarded a total of £209,689 in financial support from Dorset Council in recent months to help with their running costs.
Celebrating our volunteer heroes
Volunteers’ Week, 1 – 7 June is a time to say thanks and recognise the fantastic contribution volunteers make to our communities.
New innovation hub officially opens at Dorset Council’s Innovation Park Near Wool
A new state-of-the-art innovation centre was formally opened by Minister for Defence Procurement, Mr Jeremy Quin MP, at a ribbon-cutting ceremony last week.
How well are we addressing the Climate and Ecological Emergency?
A recently published progress report has revealed how well Dorset Council is performing in its efforts to tackle the Climate and Ecological Emergency (CEE).
Dorset Council awards £90,000 to support food schemes in the county
In a bid to support residents with rising living costs, Dorset Council has awarded £90K from the Government’s 2021 Household Support Fund to various food schemes over the last five months.
Support for the Armed Forces Community and Veterans
An online mental health event for the Armed Forces community will take place on Thursday 12 May at 2pm as part of the wider National Mental Health Awareness Week (9 to 15 May).
Grants available for community organisations
Are you looking to make a difference to people living in your community? Need some funding to help towards the costs?
Harbour dredging works to begin at Lyme Regis and West Bay
Annual dredging works are set to take place in West Bay and Lyme Regis during May and June 2022.
Time is ticking to apply for a road closure for your Platinum Jubilee street party
As preparations gather pace and street parties are being planned across the county to celebrate the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee for the special four-day bank holiday weekend (Thursday 2 June until Sunday 5 June), Dorset Council is reminding residents that the deadline for applications for temporary road closures is fast approaching.
Dorset Council installs solar panels to cut carbon emissions and reduce cost of waste services
Newly installed solar panels at two of Dorset Council’s waste depots are already producing over 200,000 kWh of renewable energy each year and providing most of each building’s power needs.
Lyme and Charmouth by election results
People in Lyme Regis and Charmouth have cast their votes and the results are in following the by-election yesterday (7 April).
Election for a councillor to Dorset Council for Lyme and Charmouth ward
Local people of Lyme Regis and Charmouth will go to the polls on Thursday 7 April 2022 to elect a new councillor for Dorset Council.
Dorset Council distributes over 143K to local organisations
Local charities and community organisations across the county continued with their vital work thanks to a bumper financial support package from Dorset Council during the Pandemic.
40 Anniversary of the Falklands War
Saturday 2 April marks the 40th anniversary of the start of the Falklands War which lasted 74 days after Argentine forces invaded the Falklands in 1982.
Dorset Council car park price changes from 28 March
From Monday 28 March, Dorset Council will be rolling out new car park charges in council-owned car parks across the county.
Dorset Council hands new set of allotments over to Weymouth Town Council
Councillors, officers, and keen gardeners are celebrating as Dorset Council can finally hand over a new set of seven allotments to a local community in Weymouth.
Deadline fast approaching to apply for new community and voluntary sector fund
Funding deadline alert! Dorset’s social, voluntary and community sector have until 1 April to submit their application for financial support with their running costs.
Dorset residents donate 75K to people in fuel poverty
Thanks to generous donations from residents in Dorset, over £75K have been raised to help older people struggling to stay warm this winter.
Election for a councillor for Lyme and Charmouth ward
Local people of Lyme Regis and Charmouth ward will go to the polls on Thursday 7 April 2022 to elect a councillor for Dorset Council.
Dorset is gearing up for Platinum Jubilee celebrations
2022 will mark the year that Her Majesty the Queen becomes the first British Monarch to have served for 70 years, having acceded to the throne on 6 February 1952.
Dorset pupils to hear from famous authors this World Book Day
World Book Day (Thursday 3 March 2022) gives our schools the opportunity to celebrate reading and build on plans to instil a true love of reading into all Dorset’s children.
National Service Remembered
BRITISH Armed Forces veterans’ exploits during National Service 60 years ago is at the centre of an innovative UK-wide new heritage project.
Have your say about Dorset’s town and parish council areas
A public consultation is underway to ensure Dorset’s town and parish councils continue to reflect the communities they represent.
Voluntary and community organisations boosted by new funding
Dorset Council has launched a new round of grants to support social, voluntary and community sector organisations.
Supporting local communities
Dorset Council’s Community Recovery Grants has awarded over £95K in a bid to support local organisations restart activity and recover after the Pandemic.
Dorset Council proposes to withdraw management from Queen Elizabeth Leisure Centre
Dorset Council is proposing to withdraw its management from the Queen Elizabeth Leisure Centre (QELC), Wimborne in 2024, but has pledged to work with its owners Queen Elizabeth School (QES) to find a sustainable way of keeping their facilities available to those who need them.
A Local Plan that is right for Dorset – Cllr Spencer Flower, Leader of Dorset Council
Local Plans are a key component of the planning system. They shape how land use and places will change and develop in the future.
Future of Redlands sports centre building not yet decided – Discussions continue
Cllr Laura Miller, Dorset Council’s Portfolio Holder for Customer and Community Services, has provided an update on Redlands and the current discussions around the future of the on-site sports centre.
