Virtual inquiry to be held
A virtual public inquiry is to be held for the Appeals by DM Guppy & Sons. The appeal relates to several planning decisions regarding Guppy’s Yard on East Moors Lane, St Leonards.
Gillingham affordable extra care development gets green light from Dorset Council
A new extra care residential development has resolution for approval following a Dorset Council Northern Area Planning Committee meeting on 23 March.
Disposable BBQ options put before Councillors
Councillors on Dorset Council’s Cabinet have discussed recommendations at its meeting on 6 April and have agreed to continue looking at the orders for the banning of disposable BBQs on Dorset land in high fire risk areas across Dorset. These will come into force at a later date.
Dinah’s Hollow slope stabilisation safety work to receive funding
[Updated Tuesday 6 April] – Dorset Council’s Cabinet today discussed the Capital Programme 2021/22 report, which outlines a number of major new projects that need capital funding.
New £37.5m plan to provide the best education for Dorset children with SEND
Ambitious plans to improve the lives of Dorset children with SEND (special educational needs and or a disability) and reduce future costs have been unveiled.
Dorset Road Fix 2021 – April sites
Dorset Highways maintenance gangs are out across the county continuing to repair road damage.
Bid to list local heritage assets is successful
A joint bid by Dorset Council and BCP Council for funds to create a list of local heritage assets has been successful. A total of £70,000 has been secured from the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG).
Council begins process for the creation of a new Household Recycling Centre for East Dorset
At Dorset Council’s Cabinet meeting on April 6th, officers will recommend members approve the funding of a new Household Recycling Centre (HRC, or “the tip”) for East Dorset.
Rogue trader jailed for fraudulent trading across four counties
A man who worked on a range of home and garden maintenance jobs at consumers’ homes in Dorset, Hampshire, Wiltshire and Devon has been jailed for participating in a fraudulent business. A second man who was found to have laundered money for the business was also given a prison sentence.
Enjoying exercise together
As many residents have already discovered, going for a bike ride is a great way to exercise and socialise with friends and family while social distancing remains in place.
Love your verge with these friendly faces
Signage featuring fun and friendly wildlife characters will soon be seen on Dorset’s verges. The signage will feature a range of characters including bumble bee, mouse, grass snake, hedgehog and grasshopper. The messages on the signs will explain how we are managing that particular verge and thank people for taking their rubbish home.
Have your say on our draft Homelessness and Rough Sleeping Strategy
We are asking for feedback on our draft strategy to tackle the pressures of homelessness and rough sleeping.
Digital Minister announces new Qualcomm and 5G RuralDorset relationship
Minister for Digital Infrastructure, Matt Warman today announced a new relationship with wireless technology company Qualcomm Technologies Inc., working with the DCMS 5G Test-beds and Trials Programme.
Dorset one of the first areas to benefit from £5bn broadband fund
Political and business leaders have welcomed news that rural Dorset will be among the first areas in the country to benefit from the government’s new £5bn gigabit broadband fund. It follows months of behind-the-scenes lobbying for better broadband in Dorset, led by West Dorset MP Chris Loder and Dorset Council’s deputy leader, Cllr Peter Wharf.… Read more Dorset one of the first areas to benefit from £5bn broadband fund
Work starts on temporary harbour layout for summer 2021
Work to install this summer’s temporary measures on Custom House Quay in Weymouth will start on Monday 22 March.
Sibling madness – latest blog by Amanda (one of our brilliant foster carers)
My troupe have taken to calling themselves the quintuplets. Considering my five little ones consist of two sets of fostered siblings and my youngest home-made child.
Dorset Council sets out robust plans for summer
In order to tackle some of the more anti-social behaviours seen across the county last summer, Dorset Council has announced robust plans to help manage visitors this coming summer season.
What we can do to help women feel safe
By Theresa Leavy, Dorset Council Executive Director for People – Children The tragic abduction and murder of Sarah Everard sent shock waves through our society in a week when we celebrated both International Women’s Day and Mother’s Day.
Harbourside survey results revealed
Weymouth residents have shown widespread support for the proposed public realm improvements on Custom House Quay.
Planning convergence project hits halfway point
The project will combine the six legacy planning systems into one single software platform. 47 years of planning information has already been transferred to the new system for the former North and West District Councils.
Thinking of a caring career? Find out more at our Shared Lives recruitment event
Are you looking for a new and meaningful career in 2021? Join us on Wednesday 31 March for an informal online question and answer session to find out about the difference you can make as a Shared Lives Carer.
Bowleaze Cove changed to non-motorised vessel zone, online payments for permits launched
From 1 April 2021, the slipway area at Bowleaze Cove in Weymouth will be changed to a non-motorised vessel zone. This means PWC (Personal Water Craft) users wishing to launch will be directed to the nearest slipway in Weymouth Harbour, Commercial Road.
Cabinet to consider latest version of Climate and Ecological Emergency Strategy
On Thursday 25 March, Councillors on Dorset Council’s Place and Resources Scrutiny Committee will look at the latest version of the Climate & Ecological Emergency Strategy and Action Plan, as well as the findings from the recent public consultation.
Parents and carers of children with SEND – we want to hear from you
We want to hear from young people with special educational needs or disabilities and their parents and carers.
Dorset Council proposes reducing its office space in Dorchester to save money
Dorset Council’s Scrutiny Committee will meet on 25 March to discuss recommendations to reduce the number of council-owned offices in Dorchester by using buildings more efficiently, offering annual savings of over half a million pounds.
Dorset Council takes action to remove abandoned vehicles across the county
On Tuesday 16 March, officers from Dorset Council’s Waste Enforcement Team carried out an operation targeting untaxed vehicles in the Lynch Lane area of Weymouth that were reported as abandoned by members of the public.
Delivering free school meals to children over the Easter holidays
Dorset Council have received Government funding to provide additional support this Easter to children who receive benefits-related free schools meals.
Countdown to parking changes
Official notices are being displayed in Dorset Council car parks advising drivers of changes to parking charges from 1 April.
New electric vehicle chargepoints ready to use in Dorset
Electric vehicle chargepoints have been installed and are live at Dorset Council car parks around the county.
Elections in Dorset this May – what’s happening and where
Although elections are not taking place this year for Dorset Council councillors (they happen in 2024), some by-elections and neighbourhood plan referendums and the Police Crime Commissioner election are taking place in the county on 6 May. These are: By-elections for: Lyme Regis Town Council Weymouth Town Council – Wyke Regis Ward Weymouth Town Council… Read more Elections in Dorset this May – what’s happening and where
