Sustainable transport works progress
Despite some pretty miserable weather and the theft of equipment and tools from site, work in Gillingham is on schedule.
Investigations for safety works
Activity on the Weymouth peninsula will increase next month when Dorset Highways start trial works.
Here we go again! Storm Dennis on the way
The Met Office has issued a weather warning for Saturday 15 February.
Successful prosecution of Weymouth fly-tipper
Enforcement Officers from the Dorset Waste Partnership (DWP), working alongside Dorset Council’s legal team, have successfully prosecuted a fly-tipper from Weymouth.
Big Bang event cancelled
It is with regret that we announce that the Big Bang at Dorset Fair event will not take place at the Tank Museum in Bovington on Wednesday 18 March. We have taken this decision as a result of exhibitors, volunteers and schools informing us of non-attendance. The quality of the event will be such that… Read more Big Bang event cancelled
Have your say on the Shaftesbury Neighbourhood Plan
Residents of Shaftesbury are invited to comment on a plan reflecting the local community’s vision for the town.
Storm Ciara will be here on Sunday
The met office has issued a wind weather warning for Sunday 9 February. There will be very strong winds, with some rainfall from midnight Saturday night, throughout Sunday and possibly into Monday morning.
Free central heating – apply now funding ends soon
More than 200 people in Weymouth have already received free central heating – thanks to the ‘Heat Melcombe Regis’ project.
Congratulations to Dorset’s new Youth Parliament Members
Congratulations to Dorset’s newly-elected Youth Parliament Members. (MYPS)
Micro-surfacing works in Dorset
This year, Dorset Council is using micro-surfacing on suitable residential roads to preserve more of its network.
Swanage town centre improvements fully underway
Work in Swanage town centre will intensify following the approval of Traffic Regulation Orders for changes to loading bays and on-street parking along Institute Road.
Climate panel – January 2020 Update: Progress reports and Balloon and Sky Lantern policy
Late last month, Dorset Council’s Climate and Ecological Emergency Executive Advisory Panel convened to hear about the continued progress being made by the authority in its work to tackle climate change.
Dorchester Market Car Boot Funds 2020
Community and voluntary organisations working in and around Dorchester will be pleased to hear that the Dorchester Market Car Boot Fund is open for applications. The income from weekly Car Boots sales held in Dorchester is distributed annually to local community and voluntary organisations in and around Dorchester to benefit projects operating within or supporting… Read more Dorchester Market Car Boot Funds 2020
The role of a civil enforcement officer (or traffic warden, in old money)
Dorset Council employs 27 Civil Enforcement Officers (CEOs) across the county. Their primary aim is to ensure ‘100% compliance by the motorist’ but in lots of cases, their role is very misunderstood.
New contract to help people experiencing Domestic Abuse
The Domestic Abuse (DA) Bill is being introduced to ensure Local Authorities offer help and support to anyone experiencing domestic violence and abuse. The Bill is expected to come in over the next 12 months. Local authorities in Dorset have always been committed to providing advice and support in the community, along with safe accommodation.… Read more New contract to help people experiencing Domestic Abuse
Hiring apprentices can benefit Dorset businesses
Hiring an apprentice is easy and could benefit your business – that is the message from Dorset Council.
An apprenticeship could be the best decision you ever make!
Would you like to earn while you learn? If so an apprenticeship could be for you.
Beach works in Lyme Regis
Work to repair the jetty at East Cliff in Lyme Regis will be begin today. (3/2)
Books to help children with mental health
It’s Children’s Mental Health Week and our libraries are promoting Reading Well for Children, a new reading list to support children’s mental health and well-being.
Have your say on the Milton Abbas Neighbourhood Plan
Local residents are invited to have their say on a plan reflecting the community’s vision for the Parish of Milton Abbas.
Successful prosecution for fly tipping
Borys Peplinski (28) of Bournemouth has been ordered to pay £1,945 following two fly tipping offences committed in 2017, at Hartland Moor, Wareham and at Dullar Lane, Lytchett Matravers.
Explaining the proposed council tax increase
Why is council tax proposed to increase? Council tax contributions for Dorset Council are proposed to increase by just under 4% to help fund the rising cost of adult social care and children’s services, protecting the most vulnerable people in society. Councillors will vote on this proposal at the Full Council meeting on 18 February.… Read more Explaining the proposed council tax increase
Long-term empty property premiums to bring more empty homes back into use
On 28 January 2020, Dorset Council Cabinet members approved the 2020/21 Budget Strategy. The report will now to go Full Council on Tuesday 18 February for final approval. One of the approved initiatives relates to long-term empty properties seeing an increase in council tax premiums. Councillors approved in addition to existing premiums to: charge a… Read more Long-term empty property premiums to bring more empty homes back into use
Car share for 2020!
If you are looking to save a few extra pounds this year, protect the environment and meet new people, why not sign up to CarShare Dorset?
Students voting for representation this week
11 students across Dorset are standing for election to become the county’s next Members of Youth Parliament (MYP).
Have your say on dogs in public spaces
Dorset Council is today launching a 12-week public consultation on rules about dogs in public spaces This will help with the development of the new Dorset-wide Dog-related Public Spaces Protection Order.
Residents to vote on Neighbourhood Plans
Three communities could have a Neighbourhood Plan if residents give them the go ahead.
Homes and businesses better off thanks to the Better Broadband Scheme
A government broadband scheme set up to provide a faster broadband service helped to make over 600 connections benefiting Dorset businesses and residents. The national Better Broadband Voucher Scheme was created by the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) in December 2015 as a solution for those located in some of the hardest… Read more Homes and businesses better off thanks to the Better Broadband Scheme
Dorset Council successfully prosecutes owner of abandoned vehicle
A North Dorset resident was recently taken to court for non-payment of a Fixed Penalty Notice, issued for abandoning a vehicle on a residential road.
Holocaust Memorial Day comes to Dorchester
The South West Dorset Multi-Cultural Network, supported by Dorset Council and Dorchester Town Council is hosting its annual Holocaust Memorial Day (HMD) next week to mark the 75th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz.
