New retaining wall saves eight homes in west Dorset
Dorset Highways structures team has painstakingly rebuilt a retaining wall in Bothenhampton, Bridport.
Paving works going well in historic market town
Work is underway in Blandford Forum to replace the worn and slippery paving in the town centre – with seven unique slabs being retained.
Highways work continues at Arne and Hartland as part of new grazing project
Work to install seven cattle grids at Arne and Hartland as part of an exciting Purbeck Heaths grazing project is well underway, with an upcoming road closure required for the next phase.
Dorset Road Fix – resurfacing October 2021
Dorset Highways maintenance gangs are out across the county continuing to repair road damage.
5G RuralDorset scoops three awards at Connected Britain
A ground-breaking DCMS and Dorset Council-backed project aimed at exploring how next generation connectivity can benefit the people that live and work in rural areas picked up three awards at the Connected Britain conference. Read the full release here
Apply now for secondary school places in 2022
Is your child due to start Secondary or Upper school next September? You need to apply by 31 October 2021 for the best chance of getting a place at their preferred school. This applies to all children moving from primary to secondary school, or middle to upper school in September 2022.
Harbourside public realm work starts
[UPDATED: Thursday 23 September] Dorset Council will be starting work this October to improve the layout along Custom House Quay in Weymouth.
Autumn work to repair worst minor roads in county
Twelve rural roads are being reconstructed this autumn thanks to the Department for Transport’s Pothole Fund.
Festival to showcase Dorset’s digital future
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
Recycle Week 2021: Dorset Council is ‘Stepping It Up’ in the fight against Climate Change
Dorset Council is proud to ‘Step It Up’ this week in the biggest and best Recycle Week ever.
Help us improve our path network for walking, cycling and horse-riding
Dorset residents, landowners and visitors are being asked for their views and ideas to help shape the next Dorset Rights of Way Improvement Plan.
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.
National driver shortage impacts kerbside collections and litter bin emptying across Dorset
The effects of the national HGV driver shortage, coupled with the continuing impact of the pandemic, are starting to be felt across Dorset Council’s waste services as collection rounds feel the strain.
Changes to Weymouth car park access this September
Weymouth’s Pavilion car park is being used for two events this September, with drivers asked to use the town’s other central car parks to avoid delays.
School route upgrade complete in Sherborne
Pavements along a busy school route in Sherborne have been rebuilt to improve accessibility and safety for pedestrians.
Dorset Council appeals to landlords in support of the government’s Afghan relocation scheme
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.
Free webinar will explore archaeological discoveries in Dorset
Dorset Council’s Historic Environment Team will be hosting a free webinar with a series of talks about archaeological developments in Dorset.
Statement on recent press articles concerning Wimborne Road West
A number of articles have been published regarding the recently opened cycle lane on Wimborne Road West, Colehill, Dorset. The articles make a number of contentious statements, which are inaccurate or incorrect.
New cattle grids to support Purbeck Heaths grazing expansion
Work is about to get underway to install seven cattle grids at RSPB Arne as part of an exciting Purbeck Heaths grazing project.
Blue Badge holders’ turn to shape car park permit
Dorset Council wants to hear from resident Blue Badge holders to help shape a unified approach to parking charges across the council area.
Transforming Dorset’s verges into wildlife havens
As part of the ‘Love Your Verge’ campaign, we have published a series of videos to explain our approach to roadside management in Dorset.
A bigger, better eBook and eAudioBook collection with BorrowBox
From Monday 16 August customers of Dorset Libraries will be able to borrow eBooks and eAudiobooks for free, via the bigger and better BorrowBox service.
Work to Begin on the Final Sections of Leigh Road – Wimborne Road West Sustainable Transport Improvements
Work will begin on the latest section of the Leigh Road – Wimborne Road West sustainable transport improvements, on August 16, 2021.
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.
Pringles tubes and other paper containers with metal ends now accepted at Dorset recycling banks
Dorset Council, in partnership with the Alliance for Beverage Cartons & the Environment (ACE UK), is launching a new recycling service for paper containers with metal ends, such as Pringles tubes, hot chocolate, nuts and other products.
New equipment to help keep Dorset’s drains flowing, and roads moving
Two new machines will be hitting the road from this summer to help keep Dorset’s roads clear of rainwater.
Old tyres used to protect pavements in Weymouth
A safety surface usually associated with playgrounds is being used on a busy Weymouth route to protect the health of mature trees.
Help us bus back better
A survey has launched to find out how local bus services can be improved and what would make more people use them.
The Summer Reading Challenge 2021 is here!
This year’s Summer Reading Challenge is off to a flying start with over 1,000 children in Dorset signing up in the last 3 weeks.
