Dorset speed indicator initiative reaches milestone
A community scheme in Dorset’s towns and villages is marking 10 years since it was introduced to help slow down drivers.
New funding round launched to help communities thrive
Grants of up to £5,000 are available for projects that bring communities across Dorset together.
Boost to local charities and community groups in Dorset
Following the award of contracts earlier in the year, Dorset Council has appointed Community Action Network (CAN) to be the local VCS infrastructure charity, focussing on empowering strong and resilient voluntary and community organisations in Dorset.
Dorset Council, #HereToHear
This summer, Dorset Council is trialling a new way to engage with communities.
Purbeck Gateway latest to be showcased at Wareham Market
The latest information about the future of the former middle school site in Wareham will be shared with residents at a Purbeck Gateway engagement event, led by Dorset Council, next month.
Exciting proposals for Redlands heading to Dorset Council committee
A new report by Dorset Council officers outlines plans for Redlands Community Sports Hub in Weymouth and puts the long-term future of the indoor facilities in the hands of user groups and the local community.
Anti-social behaviour Awareness Week kicks off with event on Weymouth seafront
Dorset Council’s anti-social behaviour (ASB) team are joining up with Dorset Police, Community Safety Patrol Officers, Dorset Fire and Rescue, Dorset Youth Outreach, We Are Weymouth and Weymouth Town Council to talk to members of the public at an event on Monday 18 July.
Carers share their story for Shared Lives Week
It’s Shared Lives Week from 13 June and to mark it we are launching a recruitment drive with help from two of our carers, David and Wendy and their Shared Lives story.
Celebrating our volunteer heroes
Volunteers’ Week, 1 – 7 June is a time to say thanks and recognise the fantastic contribution volunteers make to our communities.
Redlands Update: Dorset Council has plan to keep buildings open
Dorset Council is delighted to share that we have a workable plan to keep Redlands Community Sports Hub in Weymouth open – which includes all the buildings.
Dorset Council invests over £100,000 in community and culture projects
The second round of Dorset Council’s community and culture project awarded £66,094 to 18 local arts and sports organisations in March 2022.
Dorset comes together to give a warm welcome to Ukrainian refugees
Dorset Council is working closely with local voluntary and community organisations to ensure refugees arriving from Ukraine will be warmly welcomed and receive the support they need.
Tributes to a Dorset charity champion
People from across Dorset have been paying tribute to local food charity champion Tony Gibbons from Drimpton, West Dorset, who died recently.
New film showcases benefits of next generation connectivity
A new film shows how a research project funded by central government and industry has benefited people in Dorset. Read more here
2022 Dorset Prepared Community Resilience Workshops to take place this March
Dorset Local Resilience Forum (LRF) will be hosting several community resilience awareness raising sessions, running between 7 and 11 March 2022.
Contracts awarded to continue support in Dorset
Dorset Council has awarded two 18-month contracts for voluntary and community organisations.
Future of Redlands sports centre building not yet decided – Discussions continue
Cllr Laura Miller, Dorset Council’s Portfolio Holder for Customer and Community Services, has provided an update on Redlands and the current discussions around the future of the on-site sports centre.
Dorset is proud to take part in the Queen’s Green Canopy
The Queen’s Green Canopy (QGC) is a new initiative that encourages people across the UK to plant trees to mark the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee in 2022.
The second round of the Community and Culture Project Fund has launched
The Dorset Council managed fund helps ‘not for profit’ community groups or cultural groups that are looking for funds. These groups can be museums, community, sports or arts organisations. The fund can award up to £5,000 towards a project.
Contracts awarded to continue support in Dorset
Dorset Council has awarded two, 5-year contracts to voluntary and community organisations to continue with the provision of support, advice and guidance to residents.
Community and culture project fund awards over £42k
The first round of Dorset Council’s community and culture project has awarded £42,484 to 15 local organisations.
Grants available for community organisations, including Town and Parish councils
Grants are now available to help improve the lives of people living or working in Dorset.
Helping children have fun
Children who needed it most enjoyed a fun ‘Summer in Dorset’ thanks to volunteers, community groups and council workers.
Hot food for NHS workers shared over Easter weekend
Dorset Council and local brewers Hall & Woodhouse teamed up over the Easter weekend to show their support for Dorset’s NHS workers.
Co-ordinated community response – Update
Dorset Council residents continue to support those most vulnerable in their local community during the coronavirus outbreak (COVID-19).
Volunteering and getting support during the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak
Dorset Council would like to thank residents for their amazing community response to the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak in the Dorset Council area.
Dorset Council Community Hero Awards 2020
Do you know of someone in your local community who deserves community recognition? If so, we would love to hear from you.
Local communities back neighbourhood plans
Two local communities are just one step away from having approved neighbourhood plans for their area.
Neighbourhood Plan for Motcombe made
Motcombe residents can now have influence over development in their local area after Dorset Council’s cabinet made (or adopted) the parish’s neighbourhood plan in December 2019.
Fund to support community organisations in Dorset opens for applications
Dorset Council has opened its Community Impact fund to back community projects that help improve the lives of local people.
