Unicorn madness and a sad goodbye – the latest news from our foster carer Amanda
The forest is completed, complete with aquarium masquerading as a forest pond. The ocean room is coming on swimmingly so on to the unicorn room.
The Reading Agency and Dorset Libraries present Space Chase
Dorset libraries are calling for children to sign up to read six books this summer as part of Space Chase, Summer Reading Challenge 2019.
Weymouth set for new seafront lighting scheme
Weymouth’s seafront is set to be transformed with a brand new lighting scheme.
Durweston flood arch update – 26 June
Dorset Highways’ project team in Durweston successfully demolished the three arch structures and cleared 500 tonnes of rubble over the weekend.
A neighbourhood plan for Bere Regis
Bere Regis residents now have influence over development in their local area after Dorset Council’s cabinet adopted the village’s neighbourhood plan in June 2019.
Residents to vote on neighbourhood plans
Broadwindsor and Milborne St Andrew could each have a Neighbourhood Plan if residents give it the go ahead.
Barn owl joy at council farms
Breeding barn owls have been found nesting in nest boxes installed at two of our council farms in September last year.
How you can be involved in Planning for Dorset’s Future
Dorset Council has a legal requirement to produce and adopt a new local plan within the next four to five years. This will eventually replace the local plans adopted by the separate district and borough councils that existed before Dorset Council was formed.
Rural road surface dressing – 24 June
Our surface dressing highway fixers are doing their best given the weather over the last two weeks.
Conservation and Community Fund is back open for bids
A Conservation and Community Fund has been re-opened for the parish areas of Warmwell, Crossways, Knightsford, Broadmayne, Owermoigne, Puddletown, Moreton, and Winfrith Newburgh.
Next step in process to help shape development in the Purbeck area
A public examination of a plan for the former Purbeck District area takes place this summer.
Demolition gets underway
Drivers are being reminded that the A357 near Durweston will be closed at its junction with the A350 from Saturday, 22 June.
Repairs to Blandford Bridge
A busy road into Blandford will be reduced to one lane while a historic bridge is repaired.
Watch out for Council Tax email scam
Dorset Council has been notified of fraudulent emails being circulated. Don’t put yourself at risk.
Dorset Road Fix – July sites
Dorset Highways maintenance gangs are out across the county continuing to repair road damage.
Our roadside verges – a fine balance to strike
In Dorset, we are very proud of our roadside verge maintenance and are committed to a healthy environment. During the summer months, our roadside verges and green spaces, like picnic areas, all start to grow very rapidly. We have a statutory duty to maintain the road network and above all, to make sure it is… Read more Our roadside verges – a fine balance to strike
Find out more about Fostering in Bridport
If you’ve ever considered fostering, you can get answers to all your burning questions at a drop-in session at Bridport Youth Centre on Thursday, 27 June.
Could you help a refugee family?
Volunteers are needed to help newly-arrived refugee families from Syria get used to life in Dorset.
Durweston Bridge – your questions answered
As Dorset Highways is currently carrying out major construction work to replace the Durweston flood arches, many residents and local drivers have asked if the bridge can be improved at the same time.
Durlston says thank you to supporters
Durlston Country Park in Swanage held a celebration event today (Thursday 13 June) to say thank you to its sponsors, supporters and volunteers.
Upcoming career and Uni open days
We thought it would be useful to pull together a list of upcoming careers and University Open Days in Dorset and surrounding areas: Sixth Form Open Days: Beaminster School Monday 30 September 2019, 9-10am Find out more here. Budmouth Academy Wednesday 2 October and Thursday 3 October 2019, 6pm – 8pm Find out more… Read more Upcoming career and Uni open days
Surface dressing update – 11 June
The weather has not been kind to us, so our work is a little behind schedule.
Funding boost for North Quay regeneration
The redevelopment of North Quay is stepping in the right direction thanks a funding boost from Homes England.
Gaze into the future of a digital Dorset
Dorset businesses are being invited to gaze into the future of a digital Dorset at an event on 14 June 2019.
£1M awarded to Dorset’s community groups and businesses to help tackle climate change
In the last year, just under £1million has been awarded to businesses and community groups in Dorset to help reduce their carbon footprints.
Road closed for flood arch demolition
A busy road between Blandford and Sturminster Newton will be closing for four weeks while a causeway is rebuilt.
Keeping carers connected
Events will be taking place across the county to keep unpaid carers connected with their communities as part of National Carers Week, which is between 10-16 June. Carers Week is an annual campaign to raise awareness of caring, highlight the challenges unpaid carers face and recognise the contribution they make. It also helps people to… Read more Keeping carers connected
West Bay sea defences – please bear with us
Vital sea defence work to help protect West Bay from flooding is being carried out by Dorset Council and the Environment Agency.
Surface dressing update – 5 June
We think you’ll need to check our online map to see where some of our surface dressing sites are over the next two weeks – D50404 anyone?
Dorset Council makes statement on Climate Emergency
Following Dorset Council’s declaration of a climate emergency, Cllr Ray Bryan has invited political group leaders to appoint representatives to sit on a Policy Development Panel to discuss how the council will set carbon reduction targets.
