A new activity programme is released
Dorset Council has released the 2021 Activate Coast and Greenspace programme. It will help local people to get and stay active through a range of activities in green spaces.
Golf programme will help recovery
A new programme to encourage local people to get into golf for their health and wellbeing is being launched. It’s is being run by Dorset Council’s Health & Activity Team, who are based at The Moors Valley Golf & Activity Centre. Supported by England Golf and UK Active the programme is open to anyone who… Read more Golf programme will help recovery
Decision expected on new school and centre of excellence
Ambitious plans to create a new special school for around 280 pupils and a leading national centre of excellence, near Shaftesbury, will be decided later this month.
Surface dressing sites – April 2021
Surface dressing is underway to repair suitable roads across Dorset as part of the annual programme of road maintenance work.
Latest statement on Weymouth Harbour safety barrier installation (Friday 16 April)
Cllr. Ray Bryan, Portfolio Holder for Highways, Travel and Environment at Dorset Council, has issued the following statement in response to continued coverage of the safety barrier installation at Weymouth Harbour.
Archaeological investigations set to start at North Quay
In response to Dorset Council’s recent public engagement on its initial development proposals for the North Quay site in Weymouth, a number of comments were made about the historical importance of the site, particularly as it was the location of action during the Civil War in 1645.
Record number of Dorset children being offered first choice of primary school
Today (Friday 16 April), parents across the county are finding out which primary, first junior or middle school their child will be going to in September 2021.
Overwhelming support for special school at St Mary’s site
Local people and community groups have given their views on the future of the former St Mary’s school site near Shaftesbury.
Flood protection works in west Dorset
A team of contractors, led by Dorset Highways, has successfully completed three months flood protection work in West Bay.
Driver found guilty in court after injuring parking warden on Weymouth Esplanade
A local man was recently found guilty in court of driving without due care and attention after injuring a Dorset Council officer who was carrying out his duties.
Candidates announced for 6 May elections
Candidates standing in this year’s Police and Crime Commissioner elections and some town and parish council by-elections in Dorset have been published.
Dorset Council pays tribute to HRH the Duke of Edinburgh
It is with great sadness The Chairman of Dorset Council, Cllr Val Pothecary, shares news from Buckingham Palace that HRH the Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, beloved husband of Queen Elizabeth II died today, Friday 9 April 2021 at the age of 99. The following statement was issued by the press secretary at Buckingham Palace:… Read more Dorset Council pays tribute to HRH the Duke of Edinburgh
5G Aquaculture Video Monitoring System to be deployed in Dorset
JET Engineering System Solutions Ltd today announced the signing of a contract with Dorset Council to deliver a reduced carbon-footprint Aquaculture Monitoring System, made from sustainable materials and harnessing 5G network connectivity, for Jurassic Seafarms Ltd in Portland Harbour, Dorset, UK. Read the full release here
Residents have chance to shape their community
Residents of Wimborne St Giles have the opportunity to shape their community through the development of a Neighbourhood Plan.
Holwell Neighbourhood Plan
A review of the Holwell Neighbourhood Plan has been submitted to the council for examination. The plan has been reviewed by local people, and agreed by the parish council, who feel confident that the plan reflects the hopes and views of the local community.
Statement on Weymouth Harbour railings
Cllr Ray Bryan, Portfolio Holder for Highways, Travel and Environment at Dorset Council has released a statement today on the temporary railings due to be installed on Weymouth Harbour.
Dorset Council to invest a further £6.3million for highways maintenance
Dorset Council’s Cabinet has approved a further £6.3million to help repair and maintain the county’s roads, footways, and cycleways.
Businesses invited to attend ‘SEND in the workplace’ events
Businesses in Dorset are invited to take part in a 90-minute event designed to introduce SEND in the workplace. You can choose to attend either the Wednesday 21 April [4-5:30pm] or Thursday 27 May [4-5:30pm] event. The event will dispel the myths surrounding Diversity and Inclusion and present the benefits to employers. We will provide… Read more Businesses invited to attend ‘SEND in the workplace’ events
Durlston Country Park to receive £35,400 from Culture Recovery Fund
Dorset Council’s Durlston Country Park in Swanage has received a grant of £35,400 from the Government’s £1.57 billion Culture Recovery Fund to help the organisation recover and reopen.
The Roman Town House open to visitors this Easter
Dorset Council and its partners are pleased to be welcoming visitors back this Easter to the Roman Town House in Dorchester. The project has been made possible by money raised by National Lottery players and has received £248,000 grant funding from the National Lottery Heritage Fund. The project focuses on delivering a range of improvements… Read more The Roman Town House open to visitors this Easter
Dorset Council delighted to announce the sale of Blandford Forum site for much-needed local affordable housing
On 29 March, Dorset Council completed the sale of the former North Dorset District Council Nordon site to Aster Communities Ltd. Detailed planning permission has already been granted and development is imminent. The development will be a mix of social rent and shared ownership homes, consisting of one-bedroom maisonettes alongside two, three and four bedroom-houses.
New railings for Weymouth harbour
Work will start next week to install railings along the harbour wall on Custom House Quay in Weymouth.
Renewing residential roads
Micro-surfacing is underway on residential roads across Dorset.
Support is still available when shielding ends
Dorset residents can still ask for help if they need it when shielding ends on Thursday (1 April).
Final works for temporary measures in Weymouth
Work will be moving to the south side of Weymouth harbour next week (6 April) to provide outdoor seating space in time for hospitality businesses reopening.
Council warns of long delays at Household Recycling Centres this Easter
This Easter, Dorset Council are warning potential visitors to their Household Recycling Centres (HRCs, or “the tip”) to expect long delays, and are advising to postpone your “trip to the tip” if possible.
Car park charges being discussed
Discussions have started with local communities across the Dorset Council area to engage with them on a review of parking charges.
Delivering food and fun to children in Dorset
More than 1,500 fun food and activity ‘holiday bundles’ are being sent to Dorset children who need it most this Easter. Volunteers and council staff took over County Hall in Dorchester to create the bundles for families who have been hardest hit by the pandemic, take a look! https://youtu.be/qUwELM6qPZk The bundles, which are being distributed… Read more Delivering food and fun to children in Dorset
Free parking to continue for NHS workers
Free parking arrangements for NHS and care workers will remain in place through to the end of Sunday 18th July 2021.
Dorset’s Digital Hotline celebrates its first birthday
A special hotline set up to help people get online during the first lockdown is celebrating its first anniversary. Three lockdowns later and the Dorset Digital Hotline has now helped almost 1,000 people. Behind the hotline is a team of dedicated volunteer Digital Champions who were forced to give up their library clinics when lockdown… Read more Dorset’s Digital Hotline celebrates its first birthday
