Results of a recent survey show that the majority of children in care in Dorset feel their life has got better since coming into care. The ‘Bright Spots’ survey, which was commissioned by Dorset Council, was carried out by Coram Voice and asked the views of children and young people in care between the ages… Read more Bright Spots for Dorset Children in Care
With one week left until the online version of The Housing Strategy Consultation closes to the public, Dorset residents, businesses, and organisations are being urged to have their say. By telling us what’s important to them, they will help influence the council’s approach to housing over the next five years.
Parents/carers will need to apply by Tuesday 31 October 2023 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 the right school place for your child is important for any parent/carer. The… Read more Is your child due to start Secondary or Upper school in September 2024?
A free training programme that has recruited an army of special advisors to help thousands of Dorset’s residents get online has scooped a prestigious national award. Dorset Council’s ‘Embedded Digital Champion’ initiative has won the acclaimed ‘Digital Skills’ title at the Connected Britain awards in London last night. The award recognises the feat of training… Read more Dorset Council digital skills training programme wins national award
The project team managing the Cobb Stabilisation Scheme are exploring additional funding options as rising inflation has meant there is a need to add to the £3million budget.
This week, Dorset Council announced it has successfully secured funding to improve and preserve the heritage site of High Angle Battery in Portland.
The Dorchester Market Car Boot Fund will open on Monday 25 September for applications from community and voluntary organisations working in and around Dorchester. The fund comes from weekly car boot sales held in Dorchester and will be distributed to local community and voluntary organisations in and around the town to benefit projects operating within… Read more Dorchester Market Car Boot funding welcome applications
Have you ever wondered about some of the weird and wonderful place names in Dorset? How does a name like ‘Sixpenny Handley’ or ‘Ryme Intrinseca’ come about and what can the name tell us about the history of a place?
Six out of ten care homes and domiciliary care agencies in the Dorset Council area now have electronic records in place as part of an initiative, launched late last year, to digitise their services. This nationwide initiative aims to help Care Quality Commission (CQC) Registered Adult social care providers, replace paper-based care planning systems, with… Read more Electronic records taking off in care homes and social care settings
A consultation has opened on proposed changes to Dorset Council’s Local Council Tax Reduction Scheme for working age people.
Malicious damage of a protected mature oak tree has meant that it needs to be cut down.
Weymouth College’s summer transition programme, with thanks to Local Alliance Group Funding A group of young people have been encouraged back into learning thanks to a scheme which is run by the local alliance groups. Weymouth College successfully hosted the Summer Transitions Programme, with the participation of 51 young people at risk of NEET (not… Read more Weymouth College’s summer transition programme, with thanks to Local Alliance Group Funding
An international team of digital innovators led by Dorset Council has secured millions in government and industry funding to develop the tech to power cheaper, greener mobile networks in future. The £7m Dorset Open Network Ecosystem (DONE) project will build on the connectivity work already undertaken by Dorset Council and partners through the multi-award winning… Read more Big name innovators to do ground-breaking work in Dorset
The creation of a new Housing Board for Dorset Council has been given Cabinet approval. The new Board will be ready to strengthen the delivery of Dorset Council’s ambition to tackle the rising challenges and issues in housing.
IRONMAN returns Sunday 17 September and, even if you are not planning on watching the event, please make sure you understand the plans for the day as your journey may be affected.
Over the past year, a volunteer team has been working hard to redisplay Dorset’s smallest museum, the Corfe Castle Town Trust Museum at Corfe Castle, in Purbeck.
Working in collaboration with Dorset Council, First Bus South will continue to run the Route 3 bus service for passengers in Westham and Southill.
A car trader from Essex has pleaded guilty to selling an unroadworthy car described by the magistrates as a ‘death trap’ to a Dorset consumer.
As part of the council’s recent planning permission to demolish the former Weymouth and Portland Borough Council offices at North Quay, Weymouth, preparations for an archaeological excavation will begin on 11 September.
Some children may be eligible to receive a free daily lunch at school, potentially saving families up to £450 per year, per child. With the cost of living affecting many people, Dorset Council is reminding families under financial pressure to find out if their child qualifies for the initiative. As well as receiving a… Read more Does your child qualify for free school meals?
The residents of Dorset are being urged to have their say about the future of housing. Having launched five weeks ago the Housing Strategy Consultation is now more than halfway through.
Round 4 of the Household Support Fund (HSF) will reopen for applications at 10am on Thursday 7 September 2023 for low-income households in the Dorset Council area. The support will be in the form of supermarket vouchers. Citizens Advice will be allocating this fund on behalf of Dorset Council and vouchers will be issued to… Read more Round 4 of the Household Support Fund reopens for applications
The second planned phase of repair work on Weymouth Town Bridge starts in late September 2023.
Dorset Council plans to start two weeks of renovation works to the Garden of Remembrance at Weymouth Crematorium from 18 September 2023.
Work gets underway this September to preserve more of our roads using a preventative treatment called micro-surfacing.
Roads around Dorset are being resurfaced to repair damage.
On Friday 1 September, Dorset Council will remember Merchant Navy Veterans by holding a flag-raising ceremony at County Hall in Dorchester at 10am.
Every year, on August 24, Ukrainians celebrate breaking free of the Soviet Union in 1991. This year, the occasion takes place 18 months after Russian President Vladimir Putin’s attempt to roll back that freedom with tanks, soldiers and missiles.
Plans have been unveiled which will make a difference to the lives of children, young people and families in Dorset over the next ten years. A partnership of local agencies from across Dorset has published its ambitious Children Young People and Families Plan which details the work that it will carry out to create… Read more Ambitious ten year plan for families is announced
Weymouth Town Council’s annual summer season fireworks are proving to be as popular as ever, with large numbers of people expected to attend the displays throughout August. The Pineapple Project, with the help of Weymouth Town Council, has provided a pop-up safe space at the fireworks nights, where young women can access support and guidance,… Read more Pineapple project offers safeguarding for young women at summer season fireworks
