Have your say on changes to council tax support
A consultation has opened on proposed changes to Dorset Council’s Local Council Tax Reduction Scheme for working age people.
Lower Winterborne residents have chance to shape their community
Residents of Lower Winterborne have the opportunity to shape their community through the development of a Neighbourhood Plan.
Have your say on planning climate change documents
Dorset Council is currently consulting on several guidance documents on planning for climate change.
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.
Views sought on improvements to popular Dorchester route
Local people are being asked for their thoughts on proposals to make Fairfield Road in Dorchester safer for pedestrians.
Summary of plan comments published
A summary of comments from the consultation of the draft Dorset Council Local Plan is now published.
Time is running out to have your say
Have your say on the future of Dorset Council’s libraries before consultation closes.
Have your say on our Community Governance Review
At its full council meeting on 20 October, Dorset Councillors agreed to carry out a further Community Governance Review for several of Dorset’s current parish and town councils, which were removed for public consultation. They include the parishes forming the Vale of Allen Parish Council, Winterborne Farringdon Parish Council plus Chickerell Town Council and Weymouth… Read more Have your say on our Community Governance Review
Dorset Council launches second consultation to shape the future of the library service
Dorset Council has launched the second phase of public consultation to inform how they develop and deliver their library service in the future. Library users and non-users are being asked to share their views. The consultation runs from 29 September 2022 to 22 December 2022 and is available here.
Help Dorset’s children get ready to thrive
Families, carers, education settings and communities are being asked for their thoughts on laying the right foundations so Dorset’s children have the best opportunities to thrive.
Dorset Council proposes to withdraw management from Queen Elizabeth Leisure Centre
Dorset Council is proposing to withdraw its management from the Queen Elizabeth Leisure Centre (QELC), Wimborne in 2024, but has pledged to work with its owners Queen Elizabeth School (QES) to find a sustainable way of keeping their facilities available to those who need them.
Have your say on measures to tackle anti-social behaviour
Dorset Council has launched a public consultation today, asking residents for their views on eight proposed Public Spaces Protection Orders (PSPOs).
Have your say on proposals to expand special school in eastern Dorset
Dorset residents are being asked to give their comments on plans to enable 80 extra places at Beaucroft Foundation School.
Help us improve our path network for walking, cycling and horse-riding
Dorset residents, landowners and visitors are being asked for their views and ideas to help shape the next Dorset Rights of Way Improvement Plan.
Consultation launched on future management of Queen Elizabeth Leisure Centre
Dorset Council has launched a consultation on future management arrangements at Queen Elizabeth Leisure Centre (QELC) in Wimborne.
Blue Badge holders’ turn to shape car park permit
Dorset Council wants to hear from resident Blue Badge holders to help shape a unified approach to parking charges across the council area.
Have your say about Dorset’s town and parish council areas
From 5 August, people can give their comments as part of a review which aims to ensure Dorset’s town and parish councils continue to reflect the communities they represent.
Dorset Council launches consultation to gather feedback on new Taxi Licensing Policy
Officers at Dorset Council want to find out what people think about their proposed new Taxi Licensing Policy, which has been created to update and replace all the different licensing policies that were in place while Dorset’s Borough and District councils were in operation.
Council asks Weymouth residents where cycle parking should be relocated
Dorset Council wants to know what Weymouth residents think about their plans to relocate cycle parking facilities in the town.
Cabinet to consider latest version of Climate and Ecological Emergency Strategy
On Thursday 25 March, Councillors on Dorset Council’s Place and Resources Scrutiny Committee will look at the latest version of the Climate & Ecological Emergency Strategy and Action Plan, as well as the findings from the recent public consultation.
Consultation on Dorset Council Local Plan begins
A consultation on the Dorset Council Local Plan begins on 18 January and will last until 15 March. Once adopted, the Local Plan will guide decisions on planning applications in Dorset until 2038.
More time to have your say on tourist information centres
A consultation to help develop the future of Dorset Council’s Tourist Information Centres (TICs) has been extended until Sunday 3 January 2021.
Next stage for the Purbeck Local Plan
The final stage of consultation by Dorset Council for the Purbeck Local Plan starts today (13 November). This is to ensure that the plan is legally sound and compliant with planning laws.
What do you think about our plans to tackle the climate and ecological emergency?
Dorset Council has launched a consultation, asking people to let them know what they think about their recently published draft Climate and Ecological Emergency Strategy.
Changes to car parking charges – Your questions answered
Following recent commentary on our confirmed forthcoming changes to car parking charges, we’d like to take the opportunity to clarify what is happening and clear up some confusion.
Have your say on the future of Tourist Information Centres in Dorchester, Sherborne and Wareham
Dorset Council has launched a consultation to help develop the future of its Tourist Information Centres (TICs).
Have your say on draft Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Strategy
We are launching a six-week consultation to gather views on our new draft Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (EDI). The consultation runs from today, 12 October until 22 November and will give residents the opportunity to review and submit their comments on the draft strategy. Our objectives for the Strategy are to: Foster good relations… Read more Have your say on draft Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Strategy
Have your say on priorities for Community Safety
A consultation to help shape community safety priorities in the Dorset Council area is online now.
Have your say on the Shaftesbury Neighbourhood Plan
Residents of Shaftesbury are invited to comment on a plan reflecting the local community’s vision for the town.
Have your say on dogs in public spaces
Dorset Council is today launching a 12-week public consultation on rules about dogs in public spaces This will help with the development of the new Dorset-wide Dog-related Public Spaces Protection Order.
