Dorset Road Fix – resurfacing April 2023
In April, our maintenance gangs will be out across the Dorset Council area to repair road damage.
Government delay on increasing council tax premiums for second homes
Over the past few weeks, Dorset Councillors have been discussing proposals for council tax premiums on second homes and empty properties, in anticipation of the new flexibilities for councils in the forthcoming Levelling Up and Regeneration Bill. At that time, it was hoped that the Bill would receive Royal Assent by 1 April 2023. Councillors… Read more Government delay on increasing council tax premiums for second homes
Dorset businesses and community groups benefitting from reduced energy costs thanks to green measures
Businesses and community groups across Dorset are now reaping the rewards of reduced energy bills thanks to measures installed with the help of a council scheme.
£4.3m awarded to help homeowners improve energy efficiency and save money on their bills
Dorset Council, BCP Council and Public Health Dorset have been awarded £4,343,000 by central government to upgrade homes and off-grid households with energy efficiency measures as part of the Home Upgrade Grant (HUG) scheme.
King’s Coronation: last call for street party road closure applications
Residents planning to celebrate the Coronation of King Charles III only have just over a week left to apply for a FREE road closure. The Coronation will be celebrated across the country and marked with a three-day bank holiday weekend from Saturday 6 May to Monday 8 May with opportunities for people to be part of the… Read more King’s Coronation: last call for street party road closure applications
Lend a hand on May bank holiday and join The Big Help Out
To celebrate his Coronation, King Charles III is inviting everyone to volunteer for their favourite cause on Monday 8 May as part of The Big Help Out.
Council charges ahead with plans to improve electric vehicle charging network in Dorset
Dorset Council has announced ambitious plans to get electric vehicle (EV) chargepoints into towns and villages across the Dorset Council area, as part of its new Charging Ahead programme.
It is onwards and upwards for Dorset Council’s new schools’ attendance strategy
Children and young people will get the support they need to get the most enjoyment from their educational experience and improve their life opportunities following the launch of a new attendance strategy by Dorset Council. The new strategy, which will be implemented during this year and next, sets out to achieve the best attendance and… Read more It is onwards and upwards for Dorset Council’s new schools’ attendance strategy
Big push to deliver on climate commitments
Dorset Council is taking significant steps to deliver on its climate commitments, with a series of reports set to be presented to Cabinet this month.
Rough sleepers helped off the streets of Dorset for good.
The number of homeless people in Dorset is declining thanks to a range of new services and accommodation options for people on the streets.
Funding boost for community and cultural sector organisations to deliver local support
Local community and cultural organisations across the county have been awarded just over £120K in financial support from Dorset Council in recent months to assist with their work in local communities. The grants, round 4 of the council’s Community & Culture project Fund, has boosted community groups and charities in their support for marginalised residents… Read more Funding boost for community and cultural sector organisations to deliver local support
Landowners asked to submit land for consideration
Dorset Council is asking landowners to submit land for consideration as part of the next stages of preparing the Dorset Council Local Plan. The council is asking for submissions of land that may have the potential for: New housing Accommodation for Gypsy and Traveller communities Employment land. Mitigation for habitat sites. Renewable or low carbon… Read more Landowners asked to submit land for consideration
Introducing SignVideo for our Deaf/deaf community
We are delighted to announce that we have partnered with SignVideo, enabling the Deaf/deaf community to communicate with us using British Sign Language (BSL).
Get ready to celebrate English Tourism Week 2023 in Dorset
English Tourism Week, a national celebration of tourism across England, kicks off on 17 March 2023 and Visit Dorset, Dorset Council’s tourism team, is encouraging everyone to make the most of what our fantastic county has to offer.
Celebrate the King’s Coronation with a street party
Dorset Council is encouraging residents to start planning their own street parties for The Coronation of The King and The Queen Consort.
Fairfield Road proposals – still time to have your say
Our survey on proposals to make Fairfield Road in Dorchester safer for pedestrians, cyclists and wheelchair users closes on 17 March.
New inclusive cycling sessions seeking volunteers
Dorset Council is looking for volunteers who may be able to offer a couple of hours a week to help people get in the cycling saddle, as part of a new inclusive cycling initiative in Weymouth.
Most Dorset students get offered their preferred choice of secondary or upper school
On Wednesday 1 March, young people across Dorset found out which school they will be joining this September. This year has seen an increase of 100 school places more than last year. Blandford and Ferndown have been locations in particular demand with Blandford requiring 60 new places and Ferndown requiring 30 new places. 96.6 per… Read more Most Dorset students get offered their preferred choice of secondary or upper school
Dorset Road Fix – resurfacing March 2023
Over the coming month, our maintenance gangs will be out across the Dorset Council area to repair road damage.
Do you have what it takes to ‘Step Up’ to social work?
A new programme has launched to recruit social workers which you can apply for through Dorset Council. The ‘Step Up’ to Social Work programme is a 14-month training course, which offers hands-on experience of working in a real-life social work role through placements in the Dorset Council area, whilst undertaking the qualification. This is a… Read more Do you have what it takes to ‘Step Up’ to social work?
Dorset Council to set up £2m cost-of-living support fund
Councillors voted in unanimous support of Cllr Spencer Flower’s proposal for a £2m cost-of-living support fund for residents in today’s Cabinet meeting. The £2m will be funded from the council’s reserves. Proposals were developed by officers in response to the request from Cllr Flower, Leader of Dorset Council. The fund will support a range of… Read more Dorset Council to set up £2m cost-of-living support fund
Armed Forces Covenant Conference hailed a resounding success
Over 90 people gathered at the Tank Museum at Bovington for the Dorset Armed Forces Covenant Conference last week, Thursday 23 February.
Energy Bills Support Scheme Alternative Funding is now open for applications
The government’s Energy Bills Support Scheme Alternative Funding (EBSS Alternative Funding) is now open for applications. The EBSS Alternative Funding is a payment of £400 to households who do not have a direct relationship with an energy supplier and therefore were unable to previously receive it.
Annual dredging at West Bay and Lyme Regis
Dredging to maintain the harbours navigational channels will take place between 28 February and 21 April.
Helping to bring empty properties back into use
Extensive works to renovate a long-term empty property in Blandford are nearing completion, to provide much needed accommodation and the chance for residents to make plans for the rest of their lives.
Now the real work begins as Dorset Council hands Redlands keys to Active Dorset
The T’s are crossed, the I’s are dotted and the ink has dried on the paperwork. Dorset Council has now handed the keys to the Redlands leisure facility in Weymouth to local charity Active Dorset.
Funding secured to provide changing places toilets across Dorset
Dorset Council has secured funding of £454,250 from the Department of Levelling Up, Housing and Communities (DLUHC) to provide seven more changing places toilets across the Dorset Council area.
Dorset landlord pays the price for renting a dangerous home
A landlord of a home with unsafe electrics has been issued with a significant financial penalty of £7,500 by Dorset Council.
Dorset to stand alongside Ukrainians on first anniversary of Russian invasion
On Friday 24 February the Ukrainian flag will be raised at County Hall in Dorchester to mark the one-year anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
Final chance to have your say on Community Governance Review for Weymouth and surrounding areas and Vale of Allen
A further public consultation is underway to ensure Weymouth and surrounding areas and parishes in the Vale of Allen Grouped Parish Council continue to reflect the communities they represent.
