Dorset Council is seeking the views of local businesses on the council’s vision and strategy for economic growth at a series of Business Breakfast events during November and December.
Alison Montgomery has been appointed as Dorset Council’s Corporate Director for Care and Protection.
To claim up to 30 hours free childcare from January 2020, parents should apply now to get their eligibility code.
As part of their annual Christmas concert series, The Ridgeway Singers and Band will be performing at Weymouth Library on Wednesday 11 December.
A new local volunteer is offering free one to one courses of a digital flavour based at his own café. Digital sessions are being held on Monday and Tuesday afternoons at The Tangerine Café in Beaminster, a comfortable and relaxing community space which Chris Sims owns with his poet wife Sue. Book your first session… Read more New digital taster sessions at The Tangerine Cafe
The 2020 Local Government Chronicle Awards (LGC) shortlist has been unveiled and we are delighted to announce we have been nominated in four of the categories.
Jackie and Mike have provided supported lodgings for young people in their home for 25 years.
A man who caused suffering to goats, ferrets and poultry by failing to properly care for them on his smallholding in North Dorset has been prosecuted and disqualified from keeping any animals for 10 years.
Work to maintain Weymouth’s historic harbour is continuing.
New guides have been launched for homeowners, tenants and landlords.
Officers sought approval from Cabinet on Tuesday (5 November) to consult the voluntary and community sector (VCS) on a range of funding options for 2020-21, and to review the level of funding to the VCS for future years.
Anyone wanting to improve their digital skills to stay in touch with friends and family can book for free, one to one help ahead of Christmas. Dorset Council has a network of 75 volunteers who run free, one-to-one computer help sessions in libraries and other venues across the county. They can help with everything from… Read more Picture This! Rita puts her new digital skills at the great-grandkids’ fingertips
Update 4 November: From Monday 11 November, the right of way across the nature reserve will be closed for approximately three days whilst essential maintenance works resumes. The closure is needed to replace a failing culvert system, the works will actively help to reduce upstream flood risk and will allow the RSPB to better manage the… Read more Lodmoor Nature Reserve engineering work update
The met office has issued a wind weather warning for Saturday 2 November. There will be very strong winds, with some rainfall from 4am until early afternoon.
Many Dorset families are missing out on childcare funding which could save them money. Don’t let these myths stop you from saving money on your childcare costs!
You may have seen articles in the local press recently about the financial position of Dorset Council. These have originated from reports that go to the Cabinet and various committees at the council, which monitor, scrutinise and decide on all income and spending of taxpayers’ money. Wednesday 30 October Yesterday, the Dorset Echo ran a… Read more Recent coverage of Dorset Council in the local press
Last week, a Weymouth resident was sentenced to 14 months’ imprisonment after being found guilty of multiple offences, including four environmental crimes.
There are just a few days left for community projects to apply for grants up to the value of £6,000 in this round of Dorset Council’s Community Impact Fund. On Monday 9 September, Dorset Council opened its Community Impact Fund to back community projects that help the lives of local people. There is a total… Read more Last few days to apply for Dorset Council’s Community Impact Fund
“Like many other children and young people, I entered care with a range of difficulties and felt very confused about some of the things I had experienced during my childhood. I was offered support and had a great social worker; she was consistent and knew ‘my story’. When I was 17 years old I was… Read more A care leaver’s journey to career success
Dorset Council has appointed architects Austin-Smith:Lord to a project aimed at securing Weymouth’s position as a thriving harbour and tourist destination.
Dorset Council wants to know what residents and business owners think of its proposed four year plan for Dorset. The draft plan sets out where the council thinks it needs to focus to make Dorset a great place to live and work. It incorporates the political vision of the elected councillors. The proposed priorities are:… Read more Residents and business to have say on draft Council Plan
“My name is Mike and I am a care leaver from Dorset. Throughout my childhood, I was considered to be ‘in-care’. This meant that I was under the protection of the council. Unlike most children who were in care,3 I lived with my dad. Living with one parent is tough, as you lack the adult… Read more Dorset Care Leaver thanks Council for support
Dorset Council’s Cabinet will meet at South Walks House, Dorchester on Tuesday 5 November at 10am. Members of the public are welcome to attend. The agenda has been published online today. The following important issues will be discussed: Quarter 2 budget report An update to the Cabinet on Dorset Council’s financial position and forecasts at… Read more Agenda for Dorset Council’s Cabinet meeting on 5 November live online
What happens when everyone goes back to school, back to work and you are planning a funeral for 200 attendees ? Well you start drinking a lot of caffeine and join a musical to keep you sane.
A report to Dorset Council’s Cabinet will outline proposals to secure continued free access to Somerley Household Recycling Centre (HRC) for local Dorset residents.
Dorset Council has received an award from the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) in recognition of its re-use of the grade 1 listed building.
Dorset Council is supporting National Care Leavers Week 2019 which takes place from 28 October to 3 November 2019. This annual initiative recognises young people who have left looked after care and are now living independently. Saphron Gafney-Parker, left care at 17 years old. Now aged 21, Saphron is studying hairdressing and lives with her… Read more Dorset Council celebrates National Care Leavers Week 2019
Dorset Highways maintenance gangs are out across the county continuing to repair road damage.
Children in Dorset are benefiting from much better help and protection and senior leaders have a clear understanding of what needs to improve, say Government inspectors.
Fun will be on offer this half term when a new nature trail opens.
