Car trader guilty of selling a ‘death trap’ to Dorset resident
A car trader from Essex has pleaded guilty to selling an unroadworthy car described by the magistrates as a ‘death trap’ to a Dorset consumer.
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.
Shop locally with free pre-Christmas parking
There will be free parking on selected days in late November and December at some car parks in the Dorset Council area.
Investment Zones – Expression of Interest submission published
On Friday 14 October, Dorset Council submitted three Expressions of Interest to Government for potential Investment Zones (IZ) in Dorset.
Businesses asked to offer safe spaces for young women and girls in Weymouth
Businesses in Weymouth town centre are being encouraged to join a pilot scheme offering young women and girls a safe space if they are feeling unsafe or threatened outside of the family home.
Council brings forward major job creation programme at the Dorset Innovation Park
Dorset Council has unveiled a bold and ambitious plan for the Dorset Innovation Park (DIP) near Wool, with a report going to Cabinet next week seeking investment of £14.6m.
New innovation hub officially opens at Dorset Council’s Innovation Park Near Wool
A new state-of-the-art innovation centre was formally opened by Minister for Defence Procurement, Mr Jeremy Quin MP, at a ribbon-cutting ceremony last week.
Roof coating company prosecuted for mis-selling building works
A company has pleaded guilty to misleading a Dorset couple into urgently buying roofing work at an excessive price.
Businesses warned to be on alert for fake emails
Dorset Council has been made aware that fake emails have been sent to some businesses claiming to be from the council. The email contains a link to remittance advice for a payment which has not been sent. The email encourages recipients to click the link to see how much the council has paid into their… Read more Businesses warned to be on alert for fake emails
Dorset Council and the NHS bring care and jobs to the heart of Dorchester
Dorset Council and Dorset County Hospital have agreed a 20-year lease for use of South Walks House building in Dorchester, owned by the council.
Weymouth resident prosecuted for disposing of commercial waste at recycling centre
Dorset Council’s Waste Enforcement and Legal teams scored another victory in court this week, as a rogue trader was prosecuted for transporting and disposing of commercial waste at a Household Recycling Centre (HRC, or “the tip”), as well as failing to provide correct paperwork.
Festival to showcase Dorset’s digital future
A five-day festival will be staged at locations across Dorset next month to showcase the county’s exciting digital future. Dorset Council’s Festival of the Future is back – and this time it’s a truly hybrid event where people can attend in person or take part virtually. Held from 4-8 October, #FutureFest21 will highlight the innovation… Read more Festival to showcase Dorset’s digital future
Businesses are invited to find out about SEND in the workplace
Businesses and employers across Dorset are invited to take part in a free 90-minute event designed to introduce SEND in the workplace.
Financial support for Dorset businesses as £23M already paid
Business support grants are being automatically paid by Dorset Council to qualifying businesses.
Grants available for Dorset businesses
Business owners in the Dorset Council area are being reminded they can apply for financial support if they are affected by the current Tier 2 restrictions, or by the previous national lockdowns.
Further support grant now available for Dorset businesses
Businesses in the Dorset Council area affected by the current COVID-19 restrictions can now apply for the Additional Restrictions Grant (ARG).
‘COVID Marshals’ sent out to help businesses and residents during pandemic
Dorset Council recently sent out newly-recruited ‘COVID Marshals’ in Weymouth to help residents and businesses keep safe during the pandemic and current lockdown.
Cabinet approve a new strategy for economic growth in Dorset
Our ambition is to enable clean, inclusive, sustainable and good quality economic growth across the whole council area. This will bring improved standards of living, quality of life, health, and wellbeing for all of Dorset’s residents.
Draft Economic Growth Strategy published, seeks Cabinet approval
Councillors and officers at Dorset Council have outlined their vision for Dorset’s economy and how they intend to work with partners, communities and businesses to deliver sustainable growth.
Stay local, shop local – Councils and shops come together to re-open the high street
Following government guidelines, on Monday 15 June many of Dorset’s shops will be re-opening for business, and they need your support.
Discretionary fund to help more of Dorset’s businesses
On 1 May, Government announced a new £617 million discretionary fund which will be allocated to local authorities to give to small businesses who previously missed out on funding. Both Dorset Council and BCP Council are waiting to hear about their allocations and anticipate further guidance from central Government next week. Cllr Gary Suttle, Dorset… Read more Discretionary fund to help more of Dorset’s businesses
Dorset Council distributes £9.1m to help small businesses
Small businesses in Dorset are being reminded to provide their details online to get access to coronavirus cash grants, with the council having already handed out £9.1m this week.
Commercial space to let near Corfe Castle
Do you dream of running your own coffee shop or tea room? Space has become available to rent as a café/shop at Norden car park, near Corfe Castle.
Charges at the dump cause fly-tipping? Time to think again.
As part of their current ‘Tip-Off’ anti-flytipping campaign, Dorset Council is directly addressing some of the comments it hears from residents in the fight against the illegal dumping of waste.
