New grant for community projects in Dorset
Are you looking to make a difference to people living in your community? Do you need some capital funding for your project?
Relatives play a valued role in helping loved ones to leave hospital as the NHS and social care enters a difficult winter, say local clinicians
Local clinicians are appealing to relatives who can play a key part in helping loved ones to leave hospital, as the NHS and social care enters an extremely difficult inter. The support of relatives can be a key part in enabling patients who are medically ready to leave hospital so that they can be more… Read more Relatives play a valued role in helping loved ones to leave hospital as the NHS and social care enters a difficult winter, say local clinicians
“Be prepared this winter” urge Dorset Together partners
Residents are being urged to prepare for Christmas and the winter months by making plans for possible COVID-19 self-isolation.
Young planners awarded
Two Dorset Council planners have been recognised at the Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI) South West Awards for Planning Excellence 2021. The awards celebrate projects and people who have helped create exceptional places and improved the lives of those who live and work there. They also highlight how planning and planners work to create a… Read more Young planners awarded
Time is running out to apply for the Community and Culture Project Fund
Are you looking to make a difference to people living in your community? Need some funding to help achieve your plans?
Watch the first Carers Dorset Festival
Hundreds of people logged on or joined events for the first Carers Dorset Festival and some are now available online for unpaid carers to watch.
Dorset is proud to take part in the Queen’s Green Canopy
The Queen’s Green Canopy (QGC) is a new initiative that encourages people across the UK to plant trees to mark the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee in 2022.
First festival for Dorset carers to be held on Carers Rights Day
Dorset and BCP Councils are teaming up with a host of organisations for the Carers Dorset Festival on Thursday 25 November, which is also national Carers Rights Day.
Have your say on the Draft Dorset Domestic Abuse Strategy
Dorset residents and stakeholders are invited to have their say on the draft Dorset Domestic Abuse Strategy 2021-2024.
How Dorset Council is spending £19m to make our buildings greener and cleaner
Dorset Council officers have been working hard with councillors on plans to update and upgrade Council properties using £19 million of grant funding, awarded to help us tackle the Climate and Ecological Emergency.
Dorset Council letter to Government – Help us tackle the Climate Emergency
As COP26 continues, Dorset Council has sent letters to key members of central government calling for further help in tackling the Climate and Ecological Emergency. The following summarises the key points within the correspondence.
Dorset Council Remembrance Service to be live-streamed
Dorset will be remembering the tragic loss of life following two World Wars and other conflicts in more recent years at its annual Remembrance service on Thursday 11 November.
Demolition of Pippins building in Wimborne to begin shortly
Dorset Council will shortly begin demolition of the Pippins building in Wimborne.
Dorset Council launches consultation to shape the future of Dorset’s library service
Dorset Council has launched a public consultation to inform how they develop and deliver their library service in the future. Library users and non-users are being asked to share their views. The consultation runs from 25 October 2021 to 7 January 2022 and is available online.
Dorset Council wins funding to improve poorly insulated rented homes
Dorset Council has been awarded £98,000 of Government funding, after applying to a national competition, to improve the most poorly insulated rented homes in Dorset.
Celebrate National Care Leavers’ Week with us
Join us in celebrating National Care Leavers’ Week (Monday 25 October – Sunday 31 October 2021). Book a spot on our webinar to find out how you can help to support Dorset’s care leavers.
Successful bid for money to help make Weymouth streets safer
Dorset Council was recently awarded around £380,000 for projects to help women and girls feel safer on our streets as part of the Government’s Safer Streets Fund.
Re-register by 1 December to stay on Dorset’s housing list
Dorset Council is urging people who are on the current housing register to re-register on the new Dorset Council Home Choice system no later than Wednesday 1 December to keep their place on the housing register.
Support for veterans affected by the situation in Afghanistan
With over 58,000 military veterans in Dorset, Dorset Council is reminding current and former members of the Armed Forces, and their families, that support is available for them.
Consultation launched on future management of Queen Elizabeth Leisure Centre
Dorset Council has launched a consultation on future management arrangements at Queen Elizabeth Leisure Centre (QELC) in Wimborne.
Unique Supported Living Scheme in Dorset hailed a success on first anniversary
This week, residents of a pioneering Dorset Council scheme for adults in social care – a first of its kind in the United Kingdom – are celebrating one year of living independently.
Councillors support school expansion to benefit young people with SEND
Plans to expand Beaucroft School and increase provision for children and young people with special educational needs or disabilities has been given the go-ahead by Dorset Council’s Cabinet today (27 July 2021).
Dorset Council begins removal of Westham Bridge Cycle Shelter after receiving local support
Officers in the Highways team at Dorset Council will begin removing the old bike shelter on Westham Bridge in Weymouth after a recent survey showed overwhelming support for relocating the facilities.
Summer in Dorset – Come join the fun!
Dorset Council is helping children and young people to enjoy a happy and healthy summer, with a programme of exciting things to do and nutritious meals. Summer in Dorset is an initiative designed to bring high-quality, accessible and affordable holiday activities to families in Dorset. Find out more A big part of Summer in… Read more Summer in Dorset – Come join the fun!
School expansion would benefit Dorset’s children with Special Educational Needs or Disabilities (SEND)
Plans to expand Beaucroft School and increase provision for children and young people with special educational needs or disabilities will be taken to Dorset Council’s cabinet meeting on 27 July.
Help Dorset children have summer holiday fun
Please volunteer to help children and young people in Dorset have fun during the summer holidays.
STAND petition submission – Response from Full Council meeting
The following statement was provided by Dorset Council chairman Cllr Val Pothecary at this evening’s (Thursday 15 July) Full Council meeting, regarding a petition submitted by the Save The Area North of Dorchester (STAND) group.
Dorset Council launches consultation to gather feedback on new Taxi Licensing Policy
Officers at Dorset Council want to find out what people think about their proposed new Taxi Licensing Policy, which has been created to update and replace all the different licensing policies that were in place while Dorset’s Borough and District councils were in operation.
Dorset Council works with communities to transform parking charges and permits
Dorset Council is working closely with residents, Town and Parish Councils, and community and business representatives as we look to change the way we charge for parking at our car parks across the county from next year.
Survey reveals benefits of Home Library Service for residents
Residents using Dorset’s Home Library Service have highlighted the benefits the service has on their lives in a recent survey.
