Have your say on the Chickerell Neighbourhood Plan
Local residents are invited to have their say on a plan reflecting the community’s vision for Chickerell.
Looking for care and support? Find help online
Do you, or does someone you know, need help with daily living? A new website has launched to give people in Dorset the help and support they need to live safe and independent lives.
IRONMAN 70.3 Weymouth event postponed until 2021
With the health and safety of our community being an utmost priority, and after further discussions with and direction from Weymouth Town Council and Dorset Council in relation to the COVID-19 pandemic, we regret to confirm that the IRONMAN 70.3 Weymouth triathlon originally scheduled for Sunday 20 September cannot take place in 2020 and will… Read more IRONMAN 70.3 Weymouth event postponed until 2021
Temporary Closure Notice on the Lyme Bay bed.
Dorset Council are currently unable to access samples for the purpose of monitoring marine biotoxins, phytoplankton and E-coli. In the interest of protecting public health, Dorset Council, in line with advice from the Food Standards Agency, have taken the decision to temporarily close the following classified shellfish beds.
Road resurfacing and repainting works to help cyclists
Our Highways team has been busy recently with resurfacing roads and repainting cycle lanes in both Lytchett Minster and Weymouth.
Further progress of Gillingham transport works
As part of the continuing multi-million-pound transport overhaul in Gillingham work will soon be starting in Station Road and demolition of The Old Manse will also get underway.
Planning system overhaul
The government has published two consultation papers this week setting out major changes in planning. One sets out proposals for a completely new national planning system. The other proposes shorter-term amendments to the current system, which would take effect more quickly.
Land will be stabilised as part of development
A way forward has been agreed by Dorset Council and the new owner of land next to Old Castle Road in Weymouth.
More libraries reopening in Dorset
Three more libraries are set to reopen their doors this August.
Investing in residential roads
Resurfacing work has started this week to permanently repair Dorset’s most damaged residential roads.
Advance works start ahead of track removal
Drainage investigation works will soon be starting on Commercial Road in Weymouth ahead of the railway track removal this October.
Dorset Road Fix 2020 – August sites
Dorset Highways maintenance gangs are out across the county continuing to repair road damage.
Wareham relocatable housing ready to welcome residents
Our innovative relocatable social housing development in Wareham will start to welcome its first residents next week.
Trailblazing digital team in line for a top national award
A team who has delivered nearly 3,000 learning tutorials and created a series of countywide digital networking events over the past year has been shortlisted for a prestigious national award. The digital team at Dorset Council are one of the finalists in the ‘Digital Public Service Innovation of the Year’ category of the Digital Leaders… Read more Trailblazing digital team in line for a top national award
Barn owl boxes are a breeding success
Over the last two years 11 barn owl boxes have been installed in trees and barns on Dorset Council farms. Now 25 per cent of Dorset Council farms have an owl box.
Young digital talent shortlisted for national award
A practically-minded young man who joined Dorset Council straight from college has now been shortlisted for a prestigious national digital award. Sam McLaren, is one of the finalists in the ‘Young Digital Leaders’ category of the Digital Leaders 100 Awards. He was selected because of his creative and innovative work with digital technology over the… Read more Young digital talent shortlisted for national award
Know before you go – plan ahead this weekend
The weather forecast is set for warm and sunny for this weekend and Dorset Council want residents and visitors to enjoy the summer safely.
Swanage one-way system to return
An experimental traffic order in Swanage town centre is being suspended.
Track removal project moves forward
Dorset Highways’ engineers are continuing to develop a programme of work to remove the disused railway tracks along Weymouth’s harbourside.
Homes and businesses better off thanks to the Gigabit Broadband Voucher Scheme
A Government broadband scheme set up to provide a faster broadband service has helped over 230 Dorset homes and businesses since it launched in 2019 and now Dorset Council is investing £1 million so that it can reach up to 1,000 more. The £200m Gigabit Broadband Voucher Scheme (GBVS) has been helping to provide gigabit-capable… Read more Homes and businesses better off thanks to the Gigabit Broadband Voucher Scheme
More cycle connectivity for Gillingham
Sustainable transport improvements in Gillingham are moving on to the Newbury junction this summer.
Questions about Bridport Gateway? Give us a call
We want to know what you think of our latest proposals for Bridport Gateway, an innovate community development looking to bring a more joined up approach to health, social care and housing in Bridport.
Weymouth designated a Neighbourhood Area
Dorset Council has approved a request from Weymouth Town Council for the designation of a Neighbourhood Area, which is the first formal stage of preparing a plan. A Neighbourhood Plan aims to give residents more control over planning policy in their local area, and where land is earmarked for new homes, shops and offices in… Read more Weymouth designated a Neighbourhood Area
Cabinet approve a new strategy for economic growth in Dorset
Our ambition is to enable clean, inclusive, sustainable and good quality economic growth across the whole council area. This will bring improved standards of living, quality of life, health, and wellbeing for all of Dorset’s residents.
Dorset libraries reopen
This summer, residents will be able to choose their own books once again as libraries start to reopen in Dorset, just in time for some holiday reading!
Pedestrian safety in Gillingham
Highway workers in Gillingham are reminding residents to use the temporary push-button crossing available.
Draft Economic Growth Strategy published, seeks Cabinet approval
Councillors and officers at Dorset Council have outlined their vision for Dorset’s economy and how they intend to work with partners, communities and businesses to deliver sustainable growth.
How we will spend £9.1m on fixing roads, preventing potholes and upgrading highways
Officers in Dorset Council’s Highways team are asking Cabinet to approve plans to invest £9.1m toward repairing some of Dorset’s worst roads and improving others.
We’ve been shortlisted for three top national digital awards – vote for Dorset !
Dorset Council is delighted to announce we have no less than three finalists in the prestigious Digital Leaders 100 Awards 2020, reflecting our successful approach to building our digital future. The awards celebrate individuals and organisations from the private, public and non-profit sector who demonstrate a pioneering approach to digital transformation in the UK. Sam… Read more We’ve been shortlisted for three top national digital awards – vote for Dorset !
Old Castle Road landslip monitoring
Increased monitoring and work to direct the flow of rainwater is recommended for old Castle Road in Weymouth, following a specialist geotechnical report.
