Trading Standards checks on nicotine vape sales highlight problems
A test purchasing exercise, organised by Dorset Council Trading Standards found that nicotine ‘vapes’ are being sold to underage customers.
40 Anniversary of the Falklands War
Saturday 2 April marks the 40th anniversary of the start of the Falklands War which lasted 74 days after Argentine forces invaded the Falklands in 1982.
Youth Voice Blog: Who we are and what we do
Hello and welcome to the first edition of the Youth Voice Blog.
Bold new training programme will improve the lives of people with autism
A new training programme will enable health and social care professionals to be more aware and better serve the needs of autistic people across the county. Autism is a complex, lifelong developmental disability which can impact a person’s social skills, communication, relationships and self-regulation. Autistic people may act in different ways to others and sometimes find it difficult… Read more Bold new training programme will improve the lives of people with autism
Dorset Road Fix – April 2022
Dorset Highways maintenance gangs are out across the county continuing to repair road damage.
Dorset Road Fix 2022 – road preservation programme
As part of Dorset Council’s road maintenance programme, nine high-use roads are being given an ‘early life intervention’ to keep them in good condition.
Dorset comes together to give a warm welcome to Ukrainian refugees
Dorset Council is working closely with local voluntary and community organisations to ensure refugees arriving from Ukraine will be warmly welcomed and receive the support they need.
Business case proposed for important works at the Cobb in Lyme Regis Harbour
In a report to Cabinet on Tuesday 5 April, Dorset Council officers are seeking approval of a business case regarding funding for repair and reinforcement works on the Cobb in Lyme Regis.
Dorset is one of the UK’s top areas for renewable energy generation
Dorset Council is in the top 15% of over 400 local authority areas in the UK for renewable electricity generation.
Chair of new Education Board for Dorset appointed
A new Education Board is being set up in Dorset, and the council is delighted to announce that Stephen Twigg will be taking the helm.
Dorset Council car park price changes from 28 March
From Monday 28 March, Dorset Council will be rolling out new car park charges in council-owned car parks across the county.
Dorset Road Fix 2022 – in-situ recycling
Dorset Council highways contractor Colas Ltd will be carrying out deep in-situ recycling on minor roads in the council area that are in the worst structural condition.
Weymouth resident prosecuted for disposing of commercial waste at recycling centre
Dorset Council’s Waste Enforcement and Legal teams scored another victory in court this week, as a rogue trader was prosecuted for transporting and disposing of commercial waste at a Household Recycling Centre (HRC, or “the tip”), as well as failing to provide correct paperwork.
Resurfacing work on Custom House Quay
As part of Dorset Council’s public realm improvements along Custom House Quay in Weymouth, the road is being resurfaced over three nights next week.
Residents to vote on Stinsford Neighbourhood Plan
The community could have a Neighbourhood Plan if residents give it the go ahead.
Dorset Council hands new set of allotments over to Weymouth Town Council
Councillors, officers, and keen gardeners are celebrating as Dorset Council can finally hand over a new set of seven allotments to a local community in Weymouth.
Death registrations now need to be in person
The registration of deaths now must once again take place in person due the withdrawal of national Covid legislation.
Overnight Closure of Ringwood Road for 1 night on 25 March 2022
Ringwood Road in Ferndown will be closed overnight for 1 night on 25 March 2022, from 8pm to 6am the following morning.
Tributes to a Dorset charity champion
People from across Dorset have been paying tribute to local food charity champion Tony Gibbons from Drimpton, West Dorset, who died recently.
Visit Dorset celebrates English Tourism Week
English Tourism Week kicks off on 18 March and Visit Dorset, Dorset Council’s tourism team, are celebrating everything that our wonderful county has to offer!
New film showcases benefits of next generation connectivity
A new film shows how a research project funded by central government and industry has benefited people in Dorset. Read more here
Congratulations to Dorset’s newly elected Youth Parliament Member
A huge congratulations to Stanley who is Dorset Council’s newly elected Member of Youth Parliament.
Deadline fast approaching to apply for new community and voluntary sector fund
Funding deadline alert! Dorset’s social, voluntary and community sector have until 1 April to submit their application for financial support with their running costs.
Swanage Ambulance Car Service to remain
Statement from Cllr Mike Parkes, Chairman of the People and Health Overview Committee at Dorset Council: “Dorset Council has been working with Dorset Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) and local ward members in Swanage over the past two years to ensure the continuation of the ambulance car in Swanage. “We have a statutory role to represent… Read more Swanage Ambulance Car Service to remain
How digital transformed Ivon’s life
A gift of a free smartphone and digital training during lockdown has totally transformed one Weymouth resident’s life. Ivon Peters, who is profoundly deaf, was given the smart phone from Dorset Council to help him feel less isolated during lockdown. The 55-year-old also received dedicated help and training from one of the council’s volunteer digital… Read more How digital transformed Ivon’s life
Chairman to mark Commonwealth Day 2022
At a ceremony on Monday 14 March, Dorset Council’s Chairman, Councillor Val Pothecary will read out the Commonwealth Affirmation and the Commonwealth Flag will be raised and flown from the roof of County Hall, Dorchester.
Dorset Council stands in solidarity with the people of Ukraine
A statement from the Leader of Dorset Council, Cllr Spencer Flower on the crisis in Ukraine:
Fun-filled day for Dorset’s foster families
During half term, we hosted a fun-filled family day for our fostering community at the South West Regional Assessment Centre (SWRAC), near Dorchester.
Do your part in stopping the illegal sale of puppies in Dorset
Dorset Council has become a driving force for the prevention of illegal puppy breeding across the county. Asking people across Dorset to ‘Stop and Think’ before buying a puppy.
New company to provide care now and in the future for Dorset Council residents
Dorset Council is creating a new company to provide adult social care for residents now and in the future. The council will end its current contract with Tricuro and ensure the safe transfer of adult social care services provided to its residents to the new company, Care Dorset. Dorset Council is responsible for arranging the… Read more New company to provide care now and in the future for Dorset Council residents
