Avian Influenza Prevention Zone in force
The Animal and Plant Health Agency have put in place an Avian Influenza Prevention Zone across Great Britain from noon today (Monday 17 October).
Dorset Council submits proposals for three potential Investment Zones
Dorset Council has today submitted three Expressions of Interest to government for potential Investment Zones in Dorset. These are: Weymouth – several regeneration sites around the waterside at Weymouth harbour and marina. The proposal is to redevelop disused and under-developed sites to provide homes and jobs, with opportunities for commercial and leisure developments. Portland –… Read more Dorset Council submits proposals for three potential Investment Zones
Mon 31 Oct is the deadline for Dorset Council secondary or upper school applications
Is your child due to start Secondary or Upper school in September 2023? Parents/carers will need to apply by Mon 31 October 2022 for the best chance of getting a place at their preferred school. This applies to all children moving from primary to secondary school, or middle to upper school in September 2023. Finding… Read more Mon 31 Oct is the deadline for Dorset Council secondary or upper school applications
Project fund round 4 opens next month
Project and event funding for cost-of-living challenges, arts, museums, heritage, community, physical activity and play activities. Dorset Council project funding can help you to make a difference to people living in our communities. Grants from £1,000 to £5,000 are available to groups who support the council to meet its core priorities. Round 4 of the Community… Read more Project fund round 4 opens next month
Dorchester Market Car Boot Fund 2022/23 is now open
The Dorchester Market Car Boot Fund is now open for applications from community and voluntary organisations working in and around Dorchester.
Festival to show Dorset is a place to do digital business
Dorset’s future as a place to do digital business will be showcased when local companies and industry leaders come to the Festival of the Future. They will be speaking at the at the Dorset Innovation Park in Winfrith on Wednesday 12 October, when the festival highlights the career opportunities in the digital sector. The event… Read more Festival to show Dorset is a place to do digital business
Weymouth demonstrates what the future might look like
A project to demonstrate how digital can make towns more ‘smart’ places to live and work has been tested in Weymouth. The results of the test will be unveiled at this year’s Festival of the Future, the annual event run by Dorset Council, with special guest and renowned urban designer Wayne Hemingway. Spearheaded by the… Read more Weymouth demonstrates what the future might look like
Families in Ferndown to find out about their digital futures
Families in Ferndown will discover how digital can benefit their lives at a special event being hosted by Dorset Council next month. The Festival of the Future will be coming to The Centre in Tricketts Cross on 11 October, when the focus will be on the family. Volunteer digital champions will be on hand to… Read more Families in Ferndown to find out about their digital futures
Festival to focus on the future of land management
From self-driving tractors to 5G connected buoys, the future of the countryside will be put under the spotlight at Dorset Council’s Festival of the Future. The festival will launch on Monday 10 October at Kingston Maurward College in Dorchester when the focus will be on the innovation that’s set to revolutionise farming practices on land… Read more Festival to focus on the future of land management
Bridport residents and businesses invited to discover the benefits of digital
Bridport residents and businesses can find out how digital technology can change their lives for the better at a special event next month. Dorset Council’s annual Festival of the Future will be in the town on 13 October to highlight the latest full fibre roll out plans in the area, the help available to get… Read more Bridport residents and businesses invited to discover the benefits of digital
Dorset Road Fix 2022 – October resurfacing sites
Dorset Highways maintenance gangs are out across the council area continuing to repair road damage.
Dorset Council launches second consultation to shape the future of the library service
Dorset Council has launched the second phase of public consultation to inform how they develop and deliver their library service in the future. Library users and non-users are being asked to share their views. The consultation runs from 29 September 2022 to 22 December 2022 and is available here.
Funding secured to protect Lyme Regis Cobb
Dorset Council has secured £2.5million in funding from the Environment Agency to stabilise, protect and repair the historic Cobb in Lyme Regis.
#I’ve got a text
Your next text message might be from our housing service with an important update, after the introduction of the new way to communicate.
Dorset Council takes steps to reduce energy use in libraries
Dorset Council has installed a host of energy saving measures at libraries across Dorset in a bid to cut down on carbon emissions and energy costs.
Support approved for Dorset’s children with Special Educational Needs and/or Disabilities
Children in Dorset with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) will benefit from the approval of the second phase of Dorset Council’s ambitious multi-million pound investment plan to expand specialist provision across Dorset to achieve an additional 228 places. The plan, which was approved by a recent Cabinet meeting, prioritises the programme of projects at… Read more Support approved for Dorset’s children with Special Educational Needs and/or Disabilities
Dorset Council’s Customer Access Point in Bridport is moving
People in Bridport who have urgent or essential face to face enquiries for Dorset Council will have a change of location from the end of October.
Breaking the code to a successful digital future
Thousands of Dorset school children have taken part in the county’s first ever Coding Day. Organised by Dorset Council, BCP Council and Barclays Digital Eagles, Dorset Coding Day brought together 43 schools across the county, from Christchurch to Beaminster and from the north in Gillingham to the coast of Portland. In addition, 25 local tech… Read more Breaking the code to a successful digital future
Memorial Garden at County Hall in Dorchester completed
Dorset Council’s Memorial Corner project to the front of County Hall in Dorchester is now complete. The Memorial Corner, which includes the existing War Memorial area, has been completely renovated and extended to include eleven new panels in memory of front-line workers who lost their lives during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Cabinet to consider changes in timescales for Local Plan
Dorset Council’s Cabinet will consider a report next week that sets out a revised timeline to produce the new Dorset Council Local Plan.
Dorset Council faces a challenging budget setting process
Work has begun at Dorset Council on setting the budget for next financial year, 2023-24. A report to be considered at the Cabinet meeting on 4 October shows that Dorset Council is currently facing a £29 million budget gap next financial year. All councils are required by law to set a balanced budget with expenditure… Read more Dorset Council faces a challenging budget setting process
Benefits work nets Dorset Care Record a place in national awards final
Delivery of efficiency savings along with benefits in patient experience, care and safety has led the Dorset Care Record to be shortlisted for a national award. The shared care record is through to the Health Tech Efficiency Savings of the Year award.
Dairy farm fined £52,000 for causing unnecessary suffering to cows
A West Dorset dairy farm has pleaded guilty to causing unnecessary suffering to a cow and a calf by failing to care for them, along with a series of other offences relating to conditions on their farm.
Final phase of work to begin on new sustainable travel route in Ferndown
The new walking and cycling paths and sustainable travel improvements on Wimborne Road in Ferndown are making good progress, with the final construction phase (from Cobham Road to West Moors Road) due to begin in October 2022.
Dorset Children and young people making the most of free-swimming sessions.
Over the summer children and young people have been cooling off and having fun in swimming pools across the county, thanks to free swimming sessions offered by Dorset Council. This initiative was made possible by additional funding that allowed Dorset Council to offer all residents under the age of 16 free swimming from 25th July to… Read more Dorset Children and young people making the most of free-swimming sessions.
Barn owl numbers double on council farms since boxes put up
Dorset Council has recorded its highest number of barn owl chicks yet in its annual monitoring of barn owl boxes at council farms in Dorset.
5G RuralDorset wins the first Access Innovation Award at Connected Britain 2022
For the second year in a row the ground-breaking 5G RuralDorset project has been honoured with an award at this years’ Connected Britain conference in London. Read more here
Dorset Council starts work to expand electric vehicle charging network in Dorset
Dorset Council’s plans to increase the number of public charge points for electric vehicles (EVs) in Dorset are now underway, with the first new charging unit installed in Sherborne this month. This expansion to the existing charging network will see a combination of fast (22kW), rapid (50kW) and ultra-fast (150kW) charging units installed across Dorset;… Read more Dorset Council starts work to expand electric vehicle charging network in Dorset
Festival to showcase Dorset’s innovation and digital future
A five-day festival will be staged at locations across Dorset next month to showcase the county’s exciting digital future. Dorset Council’s Festival of the Future is back for the third year running and it will be a hybrid event where people can attend in person or take part virtually. Held from 10-14 October, #FutureFest22 will… Read more Festival to showcase Dorset’s innovation and digital future
5G RuralDorset: Leaving a Legacy
As the ground-breaking and multi-award winning 5G RuralDorset research and development project draws to a close, attentions have turned to the legacy that the project’s work will leave for the people of Dorset. Read more here.
