Celebrating 20 years of Bridport Health Walks
Bridport Health Walks, a council-led scheme offering short, guided walks around the town, is celebrating its 20th year this month.
Dorset Council and Betsmart Consulting team-up to protect residents from gambling harm
Dorset Council is taking action to prevent residents from being harmed by gambling in the current cost-of-living crisis, by partnering with global specialists in gambling regulation, Betsmart Consulting.
Views sought on improvements to popular Dorchester route
Local people are being asked for their thoughts on proposals to make Fairfield Road in Dorchester safer for pedestrians.
Dorset Cllrs visit completed affordable homes in Hazelbury Bryan
Members of Dorset Council led a celebration to mark the completion of 21 new affordable homes in Hazelbury Bryan. Cllr Graham Carr-Jones, Portfolio Holder for Housing and Community Safety, Andrew Billany, Director of Housing and Community Safety at Dorset Council, Cllr Pauline Batstone for Blackmore Vale ward and the Chairman of Hazelbury Bryan Parish Council,… Read more Dorset Cllrs visit completed affordable homes in Hazelbury Bryan
Celebration for an extra special family
A really special fostering family was celebrated at a recent event to launch Dorset Council’s Mockingbird programme. Mockingbird delivers sustainable foster care by replicating an extended family. It nurtures the relationships between children, young people and foster families, supporting them to build a resilient and caring community. The formation of the first extended family group,… Read more Celebration for an extra special family
Summary of plan comments published
A summary of comments from the consultation of the draft Dorset Council Local Plan is now published.
Dorset is gearing up for Coronation celebrations
The Coronation of His Majesty King Charles III will take place on Saturday 6 May 2023 at Westminster Abbey in London. During the ceremony, the King will be crowned alongside Her Majesty The Queen Consort.
Council approves a balanced budget which protects frontline services
Dorset Council’s budget of £348m for 2023-24 has been approved by councillors at the Full Council meeting on 14 February. This continues the council’s commitment to maintain frontline services, without the need for cuts to balance the budget. Dorset Council provides around 450 different services to just under 380,000 residents. This year’s budget setting exercise… Read more Council approves a balanced budget which protects frontline services
Dorset Council announces second Family Hub
Following the government announcement today of the next round of funding for Family Hubs, Dorset is set to launch its second hub at Wimborne later this month. Dorset was part of the first round of local authorities, announced by the government last May, who benefited from an award of £875,450 to set up Family Hubs… Read more Dorset Council announces second Family Hub
Fireworks display organiser prosecuted following accidental explosion
Last week, a Ringwood business owner was ordered to pay a fine and court costs totalling over £7,000 after losing control of a public fireworks display in 2021.
Two hospices for adults join the Dorset Care Record
Two of Dorset’s adult hospices – Lewis-Manning Hospice Care at Poole and Dorchester-based Weldmar Hospicecare have joined the Dorset Care Record. The hospices, which offer free of charge specialist palliative nursing care to people with life-limiting illnesses, will be able to receive the most up to date information available from health and social care organisations… Read more Two hospices for adults join the Dorset Care Record
RUOK? campaign launches for Children’s Mental Health Week 6-12 February
A recent survey carried out by Dorset Youth found that over 40% of young people in Dorset either didn’t know (21.3%) or weren’t sure (19.2%) how to access mental health advice. To tackle this, Dorset’s Suicide Prevention Group is launching a new campaign for Children’s Mental Health Week (6-12 February) highlighting the wide range of… Read more RUOK? campaign launches for Children’s Mental Health Week 6-12 February
Dorset’s first Family Hub opens in Ferndown
Families in Ferndown will be able to access a wide variety of services more easily following the opening of Dorset’s first Family Hub which opened to a warm reception from local residents and staff.
On the road to low energy highways
We’re making a positive impact on our carbon footprint through the way we construct and maintain roads in Dorset.
The way bus services are managed within Dorset is changing
But all you will see are new operators, a change in the number of the service and a slightly changed timetable. School pupils using these services will be able to use their existing bus passes until new ones have been issued.
Dorset Road Fix – resurfacing February 2023
Dorset Highways maintenance gangs are out across the county continuing to repair road damage.
South Street, Bridport, road improvements
Road improvements are to take place in South Street, Bridport between Monday 6 and Thursday 9 February 2023.
Update on improvements to Charmouth Beach footbridge
Repairs to Charmouth Beach footbridge are to finish later than expected.
Another successful fly-tipping prosecution for Dorset Council
A former Weymouth resident was found guilty of fly-tipping offences last week, following a report from a member of the public and subsequent investigation by Dorset Council officers.
Community a step closer to agreeing neighbourhood plan (Chesil Bank 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 Chesil Bank Neighbourhood Plan (Incorporating the villages of Portesham, Abbotsbury, Langton Herring and Fleet) has been submitted to the council for examination.
Second home report to be given extra opportunities for consideration
Dorset Council’s Cabinet has taken the decision to defer their “Council tax premiums on second homes and empty properties” report to allow more councillors to be involved before a decision is made.
Dorset Combined Youth Justice Service Receives ‘Good’ Rating
Partners of the Dorset Combined Youth Justice Service have welcomed the findings and recommendations of a government inspection which rated the service as ‘Good’. Inspectors from His Majesty’s Inspectorate (HMI) Probation recognised the strong foundations and high-quality work carried out by the Dorset Combined Youth Justice Service (YJS) to help keep children and communities across… Read more Dorset Combined Youth Justice Service Receives ‘Good’ Rating
Councillors to receive update on parking in Dorset
A review of the impact of changes to parking charges in the Dorset Council area has been presented to Dorset councillors.
Dorset Council awarded £19.5m to Level Up Weymouth
Government has announced today, 19 January, that Dorset Council has been successful in securing £19.5 million of Levelling Up funding, intended for investment in Weymouth.
Holocaust Memorial Day – a time for remembrance and reflection
Holocaust Memorial Day (HMD) is held annually on 27 January to remember the millions of people who died during the Holocaust, and in the later genocides that followed in Cambodia, Rwanda, Bosnia and Darfur.
Bring photo ID next time you vote
Voters will need to show an accepted form of photographic identification next time they go to the polling station.
Borrow an iPad for free
Five libraries are offering the chance to borrow an iPad for up to six weeks free of charge.
Essential beach maintenance to begin at Greenhill next week
Dorset Council will be carrying out essential beach maintenance from Monday 16 January, at Greenhill.
Getting rid of your old furniture at a household recycling centre?
New guidance recently introduced by the Environment Agency means Dorset Council must treat upholstered furniture differently when it is being disposed of from now on.
Dorset Council to create new nature reserve
Dorset Council has purchased 13 acres of land near Blandford to transform into a wildlife haven and is looking for volunteers to help plant trees and hedges. The land, which is currently arable fields and woodland, adjoins the Green Flag award winning Milldown Nature Reserve and North Dorset Trailway near Blandford. The aim of the… Read more Dorset Council to create new nature reserve
