On many of the county’s beaches including Weymouth Beach, the start of the spring and summer restrictions for dogs will begin next week. These restrictions are contained within public spaces protection orders (PSPO) and look to protect public health. Dorset council has been asked if these restrictions can be changed due to the Coronavirus situation.… Read more Dog controls on beaches and Covid-19
As part of the efforts to help people get out of hospital when they are fit to do so, a new model is being launched in South Dorset.
Update 20 April 2020 – we have lifted the temporary closure notice for the Lyme Bay Razor Clam bed and the bed has been reopened. The closure for the Fleet Oyster farm remains in place until further notice.
Dorset schools are working hard to stay open and will provide additional free school meal vouchers over Easter to help support families during the coronavirus pandemic.
Grants are available to help improve the lives of people living or working in Dorset. Cultural, sporting and community organisations can now apply for money from Dorset Council’s Leisure Development Fund. The grants will be able to support local projects once the COVID-19 outbreak is over. Cllr Tony Alford, Dorset Council Portfolio Holder for Customer,… Read more Grants available from our Leisure Development Fund – apply now!
We are all spending much more time than we normally do within our home boundary due to Coronavirus. This means we are spending more time with the people we live with and also those who live close by, our neighbours
To help keep life-saving medicine, equipment, supplies and key workers travelling safely across the county, road resurfacing works will be restarting.
Eligible businesses in Dorset are invited to access grant funding which the Government announced recently.
Who is a Dorset Council key worker? There are too many job titles to list, but the general rule is if you see someone carrying out a frontline task it’s because it is essential.
Dorset has almost 3,000 miles of rights of way criss-crossing the county, giving access to the countryside via footpaths, bridleways, trailways and cycleways.
During this uncertain time of the coronavirus outbreak (COVID-19), it’s a comfort to know people want to help support our most vulnerable residents.
Find out what Dorset Council is doing to help people sleeping rough who are unable to self-isolate during the coronavirus outbreak.
As Dorset Council’s waste services begin to feel the pressure from coronavirus (COVID-19) employee absence and the need to introduce new safety measures to protect our workforce, we are asking residents to help us by changing the way they deal with their bins, litter and recycling.
Dorset Council residents continue to support those most vulnerable in their local community during the coronavirus outbreak (COVID-19).
Dorset Police and Dorset Council are asking people not to drive to a beach, park or local beauty spot this weekend to stop people congregating and not observing social distancing.
Find out what’s happening in Dorset to protect people who are at most risk from coronavirus (COVID-19).
If you’re feeling a bit lost in this new digital-only world, help is on hand from the Dorset Digital Hotline.
Tell us if your financial circumstances have changed If your financial circumstances have changed over recent weeks which means you may have difficulty paying your council tax, please contact us: For West and South areas, call 01305 211970 or email revenueservices@dorsetcouncil.gov.uk. If you live in the East or North area please email svpp@bcpcouncil.gov.uk or call… Read more Difficulty Paying your Council Tax?
From Wednesday 25 March Dorset Highways will focus on delivering its priority services.
We’ve been receiving enquiries on food businesses which are continuing to operate and want to clarify the following: All restaurants, pubs and café’s should be closed. But businesses can – and are – looking to diversify into take away and delivery services, and this is being supported by central government and we have produced guidance… Read more Enforcement of Government regulations relating to food businesses
After Prime Minister Johnson’s announcement last night (Monday 23 March), Dorset Council has closed all its household recycling centres (HRCs, or ‘the tip’) until further notice in order to comply with the latest central government guidance on staying at home and away from others.
Dorset Council is asking visitors and second-home owners to help stop the spread of Coronavirus by staying away from tourist hotspot locations in Dorset. To help minimise the spread of the virus Dorset Council will shortly be closing its country parks and open spaces. This unprecedented move follows other organisations such as the National Trust… Read more Visitors and second-home owners asked to stay away from Dorset to help stop the spread of Coronavirus
Dorset Council has made the very difficult decision to introduce restrictions to the number of people present at marriage and civil partnership ceremonies. Following public health advice from central government and in the light of the decision by the Church of England last week, we will now be limiting attendance to the couple and two… Read more Changes to marriage and civil partnership ceremonies
Dorset Council has made the very difficult decision to introduce restrictions to the number of people attending funerals at Weymouth Crematorium. Taking account of Government guidance to limit the spread of Coronavirus and to protect the public and our staff operating this critical service, the following measures will apply from 25 March 2020.
Dorset Council would like to thank residents for their amazing community response to the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak in the Dorset Council area.
Bin collections are one of Dorset Council’s most important services, provided to over 200,000 households across the county.
Work on Institute Road in Swanage is going well, with the first phase almost complete.
Temporary lights in Gillingham will remain in place to help speed up cycleway works.
Considering the current coronavirus (COVID-19) situation, Dorset Council has taken the decision to postpone all its committee meetings until central government advice is issued on how to continue democratic services.
Dorset Council is asking Care Leavers to complete a quick survey to help improve things.
