Superfast Dorset is urging more businesses to check if they can get superfast or full fibre broadband to help them improve their overall performance and customer service. More than 97 per cent of homes and businesses can now get superfast broadband and 60 per cent connected through the programme have taken a service. These faster,… Read more Superfast broadband switch helps RNLI Swanage save lives at sea
Last Friday (22 November), Dorset Council took the decision to amend its Climate Emergency, so it is now a ‘Climate and Ecological Emergency’ declaration.
Winter is here and gritting crews are on standby to hit the road anytime of the day or night.
A Dorset junction has been chosen to trial the latest signal technology.
R is one of these extraordinary children who puts all his rubbish in the bin and spends a lot of time trying to save the planet. He also would spend every waking hour using tons of electricity on the computer if we let him but hey we will let that one go.
Urgent resurfacing work will be carried out in early December on the A351, Valley Road – the main road to Swanage.
Dorset Innovation Park Enterprise Zone, Wool, welcomes its first land purchase and commercial construction.
Want to find out the latest on the Weymouth Quay Regeneration Project? Then come along to Weymouth Library and speak to the project team.
Two plans are being talked about for the Dorset Council area, so we’ve put together a short guide below to explain the differences.
Parking permit holders in Weymouth have got two weeks left to have their say and help change conditions for the better.
Dorset Council is seeking the views of local businesses on the council’s vision and strategy for economic growth at a series of Business Breakfast events during November and December.
Alison Montgomery has been appointed as Dorset Council’s Corporate Director for Care and Protection.
To claim up to 30 hours free childcare from January 2020, parents should apply now to get their eligibility code.
As part of their annual Christmas concert series, The Ridgeway Singers and Band will be performing at Weymouth Library on Wednesday 11 December.
Jackie and Mike have provided supported lodgings for young people in their home for 25 years.
A man who caused suffering to goats, ferrets and poultry by failing to properly care for them on his smallholding in North Dorset has been prosecuted and disqualified from keeping any animals for 10 years.
Anyone wanting to improve their digital skills to stay in touch with friends and family can book for free, one to one help ahead of Christmas. Dorset Council has a network of 75 volunteers who run free, one-to-one computer help sessions in libraries and other venues across the county. They can help with everything from… Read more Picture This! Rita puts her new digital skills at the great-grandkids’ fingertips
The met office has issued a wind weather warning for Saturday 2 November. There will be very strong winds, with some rainfall from 4am until early afternoon.
Many Dorset families are missing out on childcare funding which could save them money. Don’t let these myths stop you from saving money on your childcare costs!
Last week, a Weymouth resident was sentenced to 14 months’ imprisonment after being found guilty of multiple offences, including four environmental crimes.
Dorset Council has appointed architects Austin-Smith:Lord to a project aimed at securing Weymouth’s position as a thriving harbour and tourist destination.
A report to Dorset Council’s Cabinet will outline proposals to secure continued free access to Somerley Household Recycling Centre (HRC) for local Dorset residents.
Dorset Council has received an award from the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) in recognition of its re-use of the grade 1 listed building.
Dorset Highways maintenance gangs are out across the county continuing to repair road damage.
Children in Dorset are benefiting from much better help and protection and senior leaders have a clear understanding of what needs to improve, say Government inspectors.
Last week, members of Dorset Council’s Climate Change Executive Advisory Panel and Technical Officers Group came together to offer new ideas and approaches in the fight against climate change.
Staff and volunteers at both Moors Valley Country Park and Forest near Ringwood and Durlston Country Park near Swanage are celebrating success in the 2019 Dorset Tourism Awards.
Dorset Council’s specialist Phoenix vehicles are being put away for the winter following another successful year of surface dressing.
Parking could be about to change for the better in the Park District – that’s the hope of Dorset Council and residents alike.
Dorset’s children in care and their foster families have been celebrated at the 2019 Star Awards.
