Dorset’s young people get a handle of the roads
Over the summer, 60 children and young people have geared up their cycling skills to stay safe while riding on the county’s roads.
Finishing off sea defence work in West Bay
Work on the new sea defence wall along West Bay Esplanade will begin again on Monday. (2/9)
Temporary traffic lights to be removed on Monday
At the request of Corfe Castle Parish Council, a set of three-way temporary lights at Corfe Castle will be removed on Monday (2 September). The lights have been in place at the junction of the A351 and the B3351 since the beginning of August, to help manage additional traffic over the summer holidays while the… Read more Temporary traffic lights to be removed on Monday
Further hearings on Purbeck Local Plan this autumn
Following two weeks of public hearings this summer on the Purbeck Local Plan, an additional three days of sessions are now planned for October.
Have your say in the future of Registration Service Ceremony room
Dorset Council are inviting Weymouth and Portland residents to have their say in the relocation of a local Registration Service Ceremony room.
Help to store and share your holiday snaps
Dorset’s Digital Champions are ready to help you store and share those photos taken on your summer holidays.
Comments welcome on the Arne Neighbourhood Plan
There is an opportunity to comment on the final version of the Arne Neighbourhood Plan which has been submitted to Dorset Council for examination.
Dorset Teenager receives Diana Award for work in supporting children in care
Hanna Baxter, 18, has received a national award in recognition of her work with young people in care.
Travel advice for IRONMAN in Dorset, 2019
IRONMAN returns Sunday 22 September and even if you are not planning on spectating and enjoying the event, make sure you understand the plans for the day as your journey may be affected.
Secretary of State replies to Cllr Parry about Budmouth College
In July, Cllr Andrew Parry, our portfolio holder for Children, Education and Early Help, wrote to the Secretary of State, Gavin Williamson MP, and asked the Government to delay turning Weymouth’s Budmouth College into an academy. The letter was sent after a motion was put to Full Council and agreed by councillors. Cllr Parry has… Read more Secretary of State replies to Cllr Parry about Budmouth College
Upper Marshwood Vale steps closer to agreeing neighbourhood plan
A final version of the Upper Marshwood Vale Neighbourhood Plan has been submitted to Dorset Council for examination.
Join in the Pokémon fun at Weymouth library
The weekend will be packed with activities for Pokémon trainers of all ages.
Dorset Road Fix – September sites
Dorset Highways maintenance gangs are out across the county continuing to repair road damage.
New permit scheme for roadworks in Dorset
Anyone wishing to work on the highway will soon have to apply for a permit to carry out work on Dorset roads.
Portland steps closer to agreeing neighbourhood plan
A local community has taken a significant step closer to having greater influence over planning decisions in their area.
Blandford roundabouts resurfacing
Three busy roundabouts on the Blandford Bypass will be closed in succession for surfacing works in early September.
Local communities back neighbourhood plans
Two local communities are just one step away from having approved neighbourhood plans for their area.
Temporary lights will remain until return of ferry
Temporary signals set up at the Studland Road junction to help keep drivers safe will stay in place while the Sandbanks Ferry is repaired.
AONB landowner fined for serious planning breach
A Dorset landowner has been prosecuted and fined after failing to rectify a serious breach of planning control within the Cranborne Chase Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
Durweston flood arch update – 31 July
We’ve been on site at Durweston for just over four months and the work is continuing to progress according to schedule.
Temporary lights in place for drivers’ safety
Three-way temporary signals will be used during the peak afternoon and early evening period at the Studland Road junction to help keep drivers safe.
Letter from Cllr Parry to Secretary of State
This letter has been sent to the Secretary of State for Education following the motion that was approved at Full Council on 18 July.
Health concerns surrounding 5G
Public Health England takes the lead on health matters relating to radio frequency electromagnetic fields (radio waves) and 5G. PHE’s advice is informed by the work of expert bodies such as the World Health Organization (WHO). The WHO has been undertaking an extensive review of the evidence for health effects arising from exposures to radio… Read more Health concerns surrounding 5G
New volunteers swell Digital Champions’ ranks
Four new recruits have joined Superfast Dorset’s army of Digital Champions.
Ragwort – do you love it or loathe it?
Love it or hate it, common ragwort is thriving this time of year, and it looks beautiful throughout Dorset. But it is a plant which people either love or hate. Owners of livestock spend many hours each year pulling ragwort from their paddocks and fields to remove it and avoid allowing it to take seed. … Read more Ragwort – do you love it or loathe it?
Want to win £1000? Respond to your household enquiry form online, by phone or text
We have sent household enquiry forms for the electoral register to all residential properties in Dorset. Look out for an envelope addressed ‘To the occupier’.
Dorset Council Cabinet asked to support funding agreement
A paper is being presented to Dorset Council cabinet on 30 July which will ask members to support the council entering into a funding agreement with Homes England which will secure up to £6,310,000 of Housing Infrastructure Funding (HIF).
Dorset Council reports on current financial position
A report being presented to Dorset Council Cabinet on 30 July outlines its financial position and forecasts at the end of the first quarter of the financial year.
Camp Bestival traffic management 2019
Camp Bestival returns to East Lulworth from Thursday 25 to Sunday 28 July.
Find out the latest from our foster carer Amanda – Two mother and baby placements.
So July, how did we get here already? I think I’ve stumbled through June in a haze of sleep deprived semi consciousness. Why ? Because my lovely cat decided to give birth to three kittens under my foster son’s bed. During a visit from his case social worker no less.
