A new partnership that brings together key enforcement authorities, representative bodies and conservation groups is leading operations to tackle fly-tipping and waste crime in Dorset with the launch of the SCRAP fly-tipping campaign.
Dorset Council is working closely with Public Health Dorset and all schools to safely manage any Coronavirus cases that occur. All schools, colleges and education settings are following Dorset Council, Department for Education and Public Health guidance. Risk assessments have been carried out and hygiene measures are in place. Plans have been prepared to make… Read more Update on schools – Managing Coronavirus
Members of the Cabinet will discuss Dorset Council’s response to Covid-19 and progress made against targets in its Council Plan when they meet next Tuesday (22 June).
From 14-20 June it’s Shared Lives Week, a chance to showcase the amazing work of over 10,000 Shared Lives carers using their own home and family life to share it with someone who needs support around the UK.
Dorset Council is looking for people to share their homes and become a Supported Lodgings provider, giving young people aged 16+ a safe place to live.
Dorset Council wants to know what Weymouth residents think about their plans to relocate cycle parking facilities in the town.
Residents using Dorset’s Home Library Service have highlighted the benefits the service has on their lives in a recent survey.
Dorset Council has agreed a protocol that will allow Section 106 funds from developers to be transferred to town and parish councils and community groups to spend on agreed community facilities.
The consultation of the Dorset Council Local Plan has been scrutinised by a working group of elected councillors that is making sure that the project keeps to its objectives.
Carers Week is an annual, national event held to raise awareness of, recognise and value unpaid carers. Running from 7-13 June, Carers Week shines a light on the thousands of unpaid carers there are in the UK. Across the UK today, an estimated 6.5 million people or 1 in every 8 are carers and this… Read more Supporting Dorset Carers: Carers Week 2021
A residential home for children with complex learning difficulties and disabilities has been rated ‘good’ by Ofsted inspectors.
Volunteers at the Ancient Technology Centre (ATC) in Cranborne have been honoured with the Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service (QAVS) in recognition of their dedication to bringing history alive for communities across the south.
A roofer working on a house in Weymouth has pleaded guilty to misleading the owner about what he said was urgent work required to her roof.
Children and young people will be getting stuck in over this year’s summer holidays with a council initiative that hopes to bring lots of excitement to Dorset. Dorset Council is working with local schools, voluntary organisations and activity providers to develop an exciting programme of activities that will be taking place across Dorset over the… Read more A summer of fresh air, food and fun
Michael Tomlinson, the Member of Parliament for Mid Dorset and North Poole, paid a visit last week to the sustainable transport improvement works currently being carried out on Leigh Road and Wimborne Road West. The visit was at the invitation of Dorset Council Portfolio Holder for Highways, Travel and Environment, Cllr Ray Bryan.
Dorset Council is thanking volunteers for the difference they make this Volunteers Week which runs from 1-7 June.
Dorset Highways works closely with council ecologists and the Environment Agency on a regular basis to ensure road repairs support Dorset’s diverse wildlife.
Today is Dorset Day – an opportunity for us to shine a light on the people, places and natural environment that make our county so special.
Large inter-agency group works together on measures to improve water safety.
A report going before councillors outlines a new policy for a consistent approach to removing vehicles from the highway, where they are in contravention of traffic orders.
Dorset Police is working together with Dorset Council and other partner agencies to continue to reduce crime and anti-social behaviour in Weymouth town centre.
Surface dressing is underway to repair suitable roads across Dorset as part of the annual programme of road maintenance work.
Dorset’s partner agencies are continuing to work together to keep people safe during what is expected to be one of the busiest springs and summers on record.
Dorset Highways maintenance gangs are out across the county continuing to repair road damage.
Dorset landlords and letting agents are invited to sign up for a free online training offer from Dorset Council this June.
Dorset Council is asking Weymouth residents what they think about proposals for a new crossing that it hopes would improve connectivity, enhance the pedestrian and cycle network, and would improve accessibility over a wide area.
Following a successful Arts Council England application by Dorset Council, interviews were held last week in which two Bristol based artists – Alec Stevens and Jo Kimber were appointed. Jo is a Creative Producer and talented writer and Alec is a skilled illustrator and sculptor.
Two reports heading to Dorset Council’s Cabinet provide further insight into how we are getting to grips with tackling and adapting to the Climate and Ecological Emergency.
The following letter has been sent to Chris Heaton-Harris MP, Minister of State at the Department for Transport (DfT), regarding recently-announced reduced rail services and planned engineering works that will impact visitors to the Dorset coast this summer.
Dorset Council has considered the submissions and announced which projects they will be looking to carry forward via grants from Central Government.
