High Street renewal gets underway
Work to refresh High Street in Gillingham will be starting next week.
Dorset Road Fix 2021 – February sites
Dorset Highways maintenance gangs are out across the county continuing to repair road damage and maintain vital infrastructure.
Highway work moves back into Commercial Road
Track removal along most of Custom House Quay is now complete and work is moving back into Commercial Road.
Busy bridge in east Dorset set for maintenance
Essential maintenance work will start next month on Christchurch Road Bridge, a busy bridge used by local drivers and commuters on Hurn Road to cross over the A338 Bournemouth Spur Road at its northern end.
Consultation on Dorset Council Local Plan begins
A consultation on the Dorset Council Local Plan begins on 18 January and will last until 15 March. Once adopted, the Local Plan will guide decisions on planning applications in Dorset until 2038.
Enhanced public space proposals for Custom House Quay
Weymouth residents are being asked to have their say on proposals to enhance the harbour area for families, hospitality businesses and active travel.
Coronavirus helpline for parents and carers
Are you worried about how your child is coping with the coronavirus crisis and lockdown? Dorset Council’s Educational Psychology Service has set-up a helpline to support those who are worried about their child or teenager during the lockdown. Cllr Andrew Parry, Dorset Council Portfolio Holder for Children, Education and Early Help, said: “These are difficult… Read more Coronavirus helpline for parents and carers
What to do with your waste if you or someone in your household has COVID-19
Dorset Council is reminding residents what to do with their waste if someone in their household is showing symptoms of COVID-19 infection.
Dorset Council’s Cabinet to consider proposals for budget 2021-22
Dorset Council’s budget proposals for financial year 2021-22 go to the Cabinet meeting on Tuesday 19 January for approval.
Dorset’s Digital Hotline can help people use their Christmas gadget gifts
People who received a device for Christmas and unsure how to use it are being urged to contact Dorset’s free Digital Hotline for help. The Dorset Council hotline is manned by a team of Digital Champion volunteers who have already helped hundreds of people get online. It is estimated that 150,000 people in Dorset lack… Read more Dorset’s Digital Hotline can help people use their Christmas gadget gifts
Update on schools, colleges and childcare – 5 January
Update 5 January:
Transforming Travel’s first sustainable travel route in Wimborne and Colehill set for construction
Construction of the first sustainable travel route funded through BCP Council and Dorset Council’s multi-million pound Transforming Travel – Transforming Cities Fund programme gets underway on 18 January. The new 2.3km cycle path and walking improvements in Wimborne and Colehill will form the first part of a green travel route planned to run to and… Read more Transforming Travel’s first sustainable travel route in Wimborne and Colehill set for construction
Update on schools, colleges and childcare – 4 January
Update 4 January:
Highway repair work starts in Shaftesbury
Work will be getting underway in January to repair the road surface in Shaftesbury High Street.
Major drainage works start in Wimborne
In the New Year, Dorset Highways will be starting major drainage works in Wimborne.
Sherborne footway works
Footway replacement work will be starting in Sherborne in the New Year.
Dorset Road Fix 2021 – January sites
Dorset Highways maintenance gangs are out across the county continuing to repair road damage and maintain vital infrastructure. To allow this work to take place safely, the area of the road being worked on will be closed. Daytime road closures are 9am to 4pm and night work is usually from 7pm to 6am. January sites… Read more Dorset Road Fix 2021 – January sites
North Dorset High Street set to be revitalised
Gillingham High Street is set for a significant face-lift in the New Year.
Work returns to Weymouth harbourside
Dorset Highways will be returning to Custom House Quay in the New Year to continue removing the disused railway tracks.
New rules for dogs in open spaces come into force
A dog related Public Spaces Protection Order (PSPO) across the Dorset Council area comes into force on 1 January.
Update Hive Beach rockfall
Dorset Council rangers have been checking on last week’s rockfall at Hive Beach. There has been no change in the situation, which means that the cliff and the fallen material is still unstable.
Community a step closer to agreeing neighbourhood plan
A local community has taken a significant step closer to having greater influence over planning decisions in their area. A final version of the Wareham Neighbourhood Plan has been submitted to the council for examination. The plan has been drawn up by local people, and agreed by the town council, who feel confident that the… Read more Community a step closer to agreeing neighbourhood plan
An outbreak of avian influenza has been confirmed in poultry near Gillingham, North Dorset.
A small number of chickens died suddenly and so were tested for bird flu. The results confirmed that they had contracted the H5N8 strain of the disease. The small number of remaining birds at the premises have been humanely culled.
Help with utility bills available this winter
Help is available with the costs of utility bills like gas, electric and water this winter.
Dorset school pupil’s Christmas toy donation
This time of year is all about kindness and giving and no one has embodied this more than Gracie-Leigh, a 6 year old pupil from Swanage Primary School. When asked to make a list for Father Christmas, Gracie-Leigh asked for her presents to be given to sick and disabled children in Dorset. A member of… Read more Dorset school pupil’s Christmas toy donation
5G RuralDorset and Vodafone partner on rural 5G film
A new film highlights ground-breaking work taking place in Dorset to help develop a blueprint for next generation mobile connectivity across rural parts of the UK. Read more and view the film on the 5G RuralDorset website
New parking allocation to help Park District residents
There’s good news for car owners living in the Park District area of Weymouth – the allocation of residents parking permits is changing for the better.
Dorset Council appoints Theresa Leavy as permanent lead for children’s services
Theresa Leavy has been appointed as the Executive Director of People – Children at Dorset Council.
5 ways to support your community this winter
Dorset residents are urged to make a difference this winter by supporting their neighbours and local communities.
New cycle link in Weymouth
As part of work to resurface Commercial Road following the removal of the old Weymouth Branch Line tracks, new lining has been installed.
