One of Dorset Council’s key documents, the Housing Strategy, is a step closer to being adopted by the council. Today, the People and Health Overview Committee recommended it for approval to Cabinet.
A listed building on one of Dorset’s most iconic streets has been transformed and bought back into residential use, thanks to collaborative work between the owner and Dorset Council. The formerly derelict cottage on Gold Hill in Shaftesbury, featured in the renowned Hovis advert 50 years ago and has now been removed from the council’s… Read more ‘Hovis’ listed building brought back to former glory.
This month saw the launch of the Home Upgrade Grant in Dorset, a government-funded scheme helping homeowners and landlords improve the energy efficiency of their homes. Through the scheme, households who do not use mains gas for heating, are on a low income, and have a low energy rating could be eligible for grants for… Read more Grants available to help Dorset’s vulnerable households save energy and lower bills
Next week, Dorset Council members will consider a report that seeks wider approval for the development of a Devolution Deal, including closer working with other councils.
The creation of a new Housing Board for Dorset Council has been given Cabinet approval. The new Board will be ready to strengthen the delivery of Dorset Council’s ambition to tackle the rising challenges and issues in housing.
The residents of Dorset are being urged to have their say about the future of housing. Having launched five weeks ago the Housing Strategy Consultation is now more than halfway through.
The community could have a Neighbourhood Plan if residents give it the go ahead.
Dorset Council is calling on residents to get in touch if they can open their homes and hearts to people who have fled the war in Ukraine. So far, more than 400 households in Dorset have sponsored refugees as part of the Homes for Ukraine scheme, but we still need more. As the war sadly… Read more Could you offer a home to Ukrainian refugees in Dorset?
A new development of affordable housing created for the local community has been handed over to the residents of Spyway Orchard, Langton Matravers.
Residents of Lower Winterborne have the opportunity to shape their community through the development of a Neighbourhood Plan.
A pledge to reduce Dorset Council’s dependence on bed and breakfast accommodation took a step closer thanks to an ambitious redevelopment of a former empty home in Blandford Forum.
The number of homeless people in Dorset is declining thanks to a range of new services and accommodation options for people on the streets.
A summary of comments from the consultation of the draft Dorset Council Local Plan is now published.
Dorset Council’s Cabinet has taken the decision to defer their “Council tax premiums on second homes and empty properties” report to allow more councillors to be involved before a decision is made.
Studies that have been carried out as part of the evidence for the Dorset Council Local Plan and these will be published on Dorset Council’s website in the next few months.
Your next text message might be from our housing service with an important update, after the introduction of the new way to communicate.
Dorset Council’s Cabinet will consider a report next week that sets out a revised timeline to produce the new Dorset Council Local Plan.
Earlier this year, the Leader of Council, Cllr Spencer Flower, set out his commitment to develop a new Dorset Council Local Plan that meets the needs and aspirations of the people of Dorset.
The latest information about the future of the former middle school site in Wareham will be shared with residents at a Purbeck Gateway engagement event, led by Dorset Council, next month.
People most urgently in need of housing help from Dorset Council are being better prioritised with new single points of contact and a triage system.
If you are planning a new build, an extension or conversion of your home, then the changes to the building regulations are important.
A building derelict for 20 years has been turned into a new home after a collaboration with Dorset Council, and is ready for a new tenant during Empty Homes Week. The property is owned by Blandford Freemasons which, with the assistance of the council’s empty homes team and ethical lender Lendology CIC, renovated the building… Read more New home ready for tenant during Empty Homes Week
Independent consultants have carried out an assessment of the housing needs of specific groups such as the elderly, those with disabilities and those who cannot afford market housing. During this work, the consultants also considered whether there are grounds to plan for alternative housing need figures in the Dorset and Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole (BCP)… Read more Housing need figures for Dorset reviewed
The community could have a Neighbourhood Plan if residents give it the go ahead.
Residents in need, including vulnerable families, will receive help with the cost of food and heating and other essentials this winter.
Dorset Council is opening a further, limited, consultation on two revised policies of the Purbeck Local Plan. It will start on 6 December for seven weeks.
Work continues on the policies that underpin the Dorset Council Local Plan to ensure that it provides Dorset residents with the accommodation, employment and facilities that they will need over the next 17 years. This includes the need to provide housing for people who cannot afford to buy or rent from the housing market.
The comments that were received during the first consultation of the Draft Dorset Council Local Plan have been published on the council’s website.
A five-day festival will be staged at locations across Dorset next month to showcase the county’s exciting digital future. Dorset Council’s Festival of the Future is back – and this time it’s a truly hybrid event where people can attend in person or take part virtually. Held from 4-8 October, #FutureFest21 will highlight the innovation… Read more Festival to showcase Dorset’s digital future
Dorset Council is urging private landlords and owners of second homes to come forward if they can provide suitable accommodation for the Afghan relocation scheme.
