School route upgrade complete in Sherborne
Pavements along a busy school route in Sherborne have been rebuilt to improve accessibility and safety for pedestrians.
Dorset Council planning services struggling with Covid demand
The construction industry has seen a huge surge during the pandemic. Homeowners with more cash in their pockets than normal are considering extensions or changes to their homes because working from home has become the future.
K9 Firewise Patrols
This year to help look after Dorset’s precious heathlands, Firewise UK (Dorset), Dorset Dogs and the Dorset and Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service (DWFRS) have teamed up to launch the K9 Firewise Patrol Volunteer Scheme. If you are out and about on the heaths over the bank holiday weekend you might see our volunteers, they… Read more K9 Firewise Patrols
Dorset Council appeals to landlords in support of the government’s Afghan relocation scheme
Dorset Council is urging private landlords and owners of second homes to come forward if they can provide suitable accommodation for the Afghan relocation scheme.
Community a step closer to agreeing neighbourhood plan
A local community has taken a significant step closer to having greater influence over planning decisions in their area.
Free webinar will explore archaeological discoveries in Dorset
Dorset Council’s Historic Environment Team will be hosting a free webinar with a series of talks about archaeological developments in Dorset.
Statement on recent press articles concerning Wimborne Road West
A number of articles have been published regarding the recently opened cycle lane on Wimborne Road West, Colehill, Dorset. The articles make a number of contentious statements, which are inaccurate or incorrect.
Contracts awarded to continue support in Dorset
Dorset Council has awarded two, 5-year contracts to voluntary and community organisations to continue with the provision of support, advice and guidance to residents.
New cattle grids to support Purbeck Heaths grazing expansion
Work is about to get underway to install seven cattle grids at RSPB Arne as part of an exciting Purbeck Heaths grazing project.
Blue Badge holders’ turn to shape car park permit
Dorset Council wants to hear from resident Blue Badge holders to help shape a unified approach to parking charges across the council area.
Service held to mark VJ Day
At 11.00am on Saturday 14 August, a small group gathered at the Kohima War Memorial at County Hall in Dorchester to mark the 76th anniversary of Victory in Japan (VJ) Day and remember all those who died in the Second World War in Asia. A minute silence was observed.
Community and culture project fund awards over £42k
The first round of Dorset Council’s community and culture project has awarded £42,484 to 15 local organisations.
Two new car parking permits proposed to save Dorset residents and workers money
Following feedback from residents, town and parish councils, businesses and other stakeholders, Dorset Council is planning the introduction of two new parking permits, as well as changes to proposed charges in its car parks.
Transforming Dorset’s verges into wildlife havens
As part of the ‘Love Your Verge’ campaign, we have published a series of videos to explain our approach to roadside management in Dorset.
A bigger, better eBook and eAudioBook collection with BorrowBox
From Monday 16 August customers of Dorset Libraries will be able to borrow eBooks and eAudiobooks for free, via the bigger and better BorrowBox service.
Work to Begin on the Final Sections of Leigh Road – Wimborne Road West Sustainable Transport Improvements
Work will begin on the latest section of the Leigh Road – Wimborne Road West sustainable transport improvements, on August 16, 2021.
Congratulations to everyone getting their results!
Best wishes to everyone getting results in Dorset this week! Congratulations to all students for their hard work and achievements in GCSEs, A Levels, Functional Skills, BTECs and Level 3 Qualifications.
Unique Supported Living Scheme in Dorset hailed a success on first anniversary
This week, residents of a pioneering Dorset Council scheme for adults in social care – a first of its kind in the United Kingdom – are celebrating one year of living independently.
Creating homes for Dorset children – work has begun
Work has begun on a new children’s home with excellent facilities, as plans to make Dorset the best place to grow-up go on. Building works are underway to create a new residential home for Dorset children at Dorchester Road, Weymouth. This new development will provide a home for up to five local children and is… Read more Creating homes for Dorset children – work has begun
Award recognises council’s commitment to its Armed Forces employees
Dorset Council has received the Armed Forces Covenant Silver Award as part of the Ministry of Defence’s Employer Recognition Scheme.
Pringles tubes and other paper containers with metal ends now accepted at Dorset recycling banks
Dorset Council, in partnership with the Alliance for Beverage Cartons & the Environment (ACE UK), is launching a new recycling service for paper containers with metal ends, such as Pringles tubes, hot chocolate, nuts and other products.
New equipment to help keep Dorset’s drains flowing, and roads moving
Two new machines will be hitting the road from this summer to help keep Dorset’s roads clear of rainwater.
Old tyres used to protect pavements in Weymouth
A safety surface usually associated with playgrounds is being used on a busy Weymouth route to protect the health of mature trees.
Purbeck Wilder Grazing Project Reaches Exciting Milestone
The Purbeck Heaths are nationally and internationally important for rare and threatened wildlife. To ensure that the amazing diversity of wildlife that inhabits the heaths can not only survive but thrive, a partnership of the RSPB, National Trust, Natural England and Dorset Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty are expanding the naturalised grazing system at National Trust’s Hartland Moor… Read more Purbeck Wilder Grazing Project Reaches Exciting Milestone
Don’t lose your right to vote
Dorset residents are being asked to check their electoral registration details are correct to make sure they retain their right to vote in future elections and referendums.
Help us bus back better
A survey has launched to find out how local bus services can be improved and what would make more people use them.
The Summer Reading Challenge 2021 is here!
This year’s Summer Reading Challenge is off to a flying start with over 1,000 children in Dorset signing up in the last 3 weeks.
Have your say about Dorset’s town and parish council areas
From 5 August, people can give their comments as part of a review which aims to ensure Dorset’s town and parish councils continue to reflect the communities they represent.
Councillors support school expansion to benefit young people with SEND
Plans to expand Beaucroft School and increase provision for children and young people with special educational needs or disabilities has been given the go-ahead by Dorset Council’s Cabinet today (27 July 2021).
New homelessness and rough sleeping strategy for Dorset
Dorset Council’s Cabinet agreed to adopt a new strategy to tackle the pressures of homelessness and rough sleeping in the area at their meeting today, Tuesday 27 July.
