Work starts on temporary harbour layout for summer 2021
Work to install this summer’s temporary measures on Custom House Quay in Weymouth will start on Monday 22 March.
Sibling madness – latest blog by Amanda (one of our brilliant foster carers)
My troupe have taken to calling themselves the quintuplets. Considering my five little ones consist of two sets of fostered siblings and my youngest home-made child.
Harbourside survey results revealed
Weymouth residents have shown widespread support for the proposed public realm improvements on Custom House Quay.
Thinking of a caring career? Find out more at our Shared Lives recruitment event
Are you looking for a new and meaningful career in 2021? Join us on Wednesday 31 March for an informal online question and answer session to find out about the difference you can make as a Shared Lives Carer.
Bowleaze Cove changed to non-motorised vessel zone, online payments for permits launched
From 1 April 2021, the slipway area at Bowleaze Cove in Weymouth will be changed to a non-motorised vessel zone. This means PWC (Personal Water Craft) users wishing to launch will be directed to the nearest slipway in Weymouth Harbour, Commercial Road.
Cabinet to consider latest version of Climate and Ecological Emergency Strategy
On Thursday 25 March, Councillors on Dorset Council’s Place and Resources Scrutiny Committee will look at the latest version of the Climate & Ecological Emergency Strategy and Action Plan, as well as the findings from the recent public consultation.
Dorset Council proposes reducing its office space in Dorchester to save money
Dorset Council’s Scrutiny Committee will meet on 25 March to discuss recommendations to reduce the number of council-owned offices in Dorchester by using buildings more efficiently, offering annual savings of over half a million pounds.
Dorset Council takes action to remove abandoned vehicles across the county
On Tuesday 16 March, officers from Dorset Council’s Waste Enforcement Team carried out an operation targeting untaxed vehicles in the Lynch Lane area of Weymouth that were reported as abandoned by members of the public.
Countdown to parking changes
Official notices are being displayed in Dorset Council car parks advising drivers of changes to parking charges from 1 April.
Dorset Council partners with environmental charity in new campaign to stop people trying to recycle disposable nappies
National survey reveals that more than one million UK nappy users are putting them in their recycling bin.
Ground-nesting birds under pressure from increased visitors
March marks the start of the ground-nesting bird season and as the pressure from visitors to our open spaces has increased during lockdown, so has the pressure on the creatures that live in them.
Personal Assistants can now request PPE
Personal Assistants can now request free personal protective equipment (PPE) from Dorset Council to help reduce the spread of COVID-19.
Just one week left to give your views on the Dorset Council Local Plan
The consultation on Dorset Council Local Plan ends on 15 March. The plan, once adopted, will guide decisions on planning applications in Dorset until 2038.
Dorset Council celebrates receiving £19 million of funding to reduce its carbon footprint
Councillors and officers are working hard on how they intend to update and upgrade Dorset Council’s properties using £19 million of grant funding, awarded by the government to help to tackle the Climate and Ecological Emergency.
Spring cleaning Dorset’s verges
Dorset Council’s fight against roadside litter is continuing – with the annual spring clean of verges along some of the county’s busiest roads.
Household recycling centres once again straining under increased visitor numbers
Do not visit a household recycling centre (HRC, or “the tip”) right now unless your waste cannot be stored safely at home. This is the simple message that Dorset Council is using to help deal with rising visitor numbers.
Calls to Dorset Digital Hotline almost triple during lockdown
A special hotline set up to help people with digital enquiries has seen the number of calls it receives almost triple during this latest lockdown. From January 5 to February 5, the Dorset Digital Hotline received 132 calls – its biggest ever monthly total and nearly three times the average monthly calls it received in… Read more Calls to Dorset Digital Hotline almost triple during lockdown
Support to get to COVID vaccinations safely
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole (BCP) Council and Dorset Council, in partnership with Public Health Dorset, are offering support to help people get to their COVID-19 vaccination appointments safely.
Voluntary and community organisations boosted by Dorset Council
A number of voluntary and community sector organisations across Dorset will benefit from funding support in the coming new financial year, thanks to Dorset Council.
Dorset Road Fix 2021 – March sites
Dorset Highways maintenance gangs are out across the county continuing to repair road damage and maintain vital infrastructure.
Unpaid carers can now request free PPE
Unpaid carers in the Dorset Council area can now request free Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for when they are carrying out their caring responsibilities.
Council proposes to stop funding its Tourist Information Centres, looks at future options
Dorset Council will propose to stop funding their last three Tourist Information Centres (TICs) in Dorchester, Sherborne and Wareham that it currently runs, and investigate alternative ways of providing these services in the future.
5G RuralDorset project to deliver first 5G-ready agri-robot
Small Robot Company, Wessex Internet, Telint and Dorset Council partner to deliver step-change in rural connectivity and agricultural productivity Read more on the 5G RuralDorset website
How you can have your say on the future of Dorset
The consultation for the Dorset Local Plan is halfway through, but there’s still plenty of time to have your say. The consultation closes on 15 March.
Digitally connecting Dorset’s most vulnerable residents during lockdown
A project to digitally connect some of the county’s most clinically vulnerable residents during lockdown is being trialled in Dorset. Dorset Council has teamed up with social day care providers to issue digital devices to 30 residents, to enable them to take part in virtual one-to-ones with carers and attend online day centre activities. If… Read more Digitally connecting Dorset’s most vulnerable residents during lockdown
Dorset Council – Working for Weymouth
Despite the challenges presented by the pandemic, Dorset Council is proceeding with several exciting projects, works and proposals in Weymouth throughout 2021.
Dorset Council prepares allotments for the use of Weymouth residents
Dorset Council are delighted to announce that allotments on land next to Pinemoor Close in Weymouth are almost ready for public use.
Enforcement of Dog related Public Spaces Protection Order to start
The Dorset Council wide Dog related Public Spaces Protection Order (PSPO) came into force on the 1 January 2021. During the first month Dorset Council focused on advice and guidance to dog-owners explaining the new rules.
Have your say on park home licence fees
Owners and residents of Dorset’s park home sites are being asked to give their views on a draft policy for how Dorset Council sets park home licence fees.
Looking for a change of direction? Become a Shared Lives carer
The last 12 months have been a year like no other. The COVID-19 pandemic has brought communities together like never before and prompted many people to take stock and think about making changes to their lives, including looking at a new career.
