Keeping Dorset’s roads flowing
Who is a Dorset Council key worker? There are too many job titles to list, but the general rule is if you see someone carrying out a frontline task it’s because it is essential.
Public rights of way and Covid-19
Dorset has almost 3,000 miles of rights of way criss-crossing the county, giving access to the countryside via footpaths, bridleways, trailways and cycleways.
Syrian refugee families volunteer to help during Coronavirus outbreak
During this uncertain time of the coronavirus outbreak (COVID-19), it’s a comfort to know people want to help support our most vulnerable residents.
How is Dorset Council helping homeless people during the coronavirus outbreak?
Find out what Dorset Council is doing to help people sleeping rough who are unable to self-isolate during the coronavirus outbreak.
Waste services: Important new rubbish and recycling guidance for all Dorset residents
As Dorset Council’s waste services begin to feel the pressure from coronavirus (COVID-19) employee absence and the need to introduce new safety measures to protect our workforce, we are asking residents to help us by changing the way they deal with their bins, litter and recycling.
Co-ordinated community response – Update
Dorset Council residents continue to support those most vulnerable in their local community during the coronavirus outbreak (COVID-19).
Exercise close to home
Dorset Police and Dorset Council are asking people not to drive to a beach, park or local beauty spot this weekend to stop people congregating and not observing social distancing.
Shielding Dorset’s vulnerable residents from Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Find out what’s happening in Dorset to protect people who are at most risk from coronavirus (COVID-19).
Digital champions ready to help
If you’re feeling a bit lost in this new digital-only world, help is on hand from the Dorset Digital Hotline.
Difficulty Paying your Council Tax?
Tell us if your financial circumstances have changed If your financial circumstances have changed over recent weeks which means you may have difficulty paying your council tax, please contact us: For West and South areas, call 01305 211970 or email revenueservices@dorsetcouncil.gov.uk. If you live in the East or North area please email svpp@bcpcouncil.gov.uk or call… Read more Difficulty Paying your Council Tax?
Highways scheduled work is paused
From Wednesday 25 March Dorset Highways will focus on delivering its priority services.
Enforcement of Government regulations relating to food businesses
We’ve been receiving enquiries on food businesses which are continuing to operate and want to clarify the following: All restaurants, pubs and café’s should be closed. But businesses can – and are – looking to diversify into take away and delivery services, and this is being supported by central government and we have produced guidance… Read more Enforcement of Government regulations relating to food businesses
Recycling centre closures and bin collections during coronavirus: How you can help us
After Prime Minister Johnson’s announcement last night (Monday 23 March), Dorset Council has closed all its household recycling centres (HRCs, or ‘the tip’) until further notice in order to comply with the latest central government guidance on staying at home and away from others.
Visitors and second-home owners asked to stay away from Dorset to help stop the spread of Coronavirus
Dorset Council is asking visitors and second-home owners to help stop the spread of Coronavirus by staying away from tourist hotspot locations in Dorset. To help minimise the spread of the virus Dorset Council will shortly be closing its country parks and open spaces. This unprecedented move follows other organisations such as the National Trust… Read more Visitors and second-home owners asked to stay away from Dorset to help stop the spread of Coronavirus
Changes to marriage and civil partnership ceremonies
Dorset Council has made the very difficult decision to introduce restrictions to the number of people present at marriage and civil partnership ceremonies. Following public health advice from central government and in the light of the decision by the Church of England last week, we will now be limiting attendance to the couple and two… Read more Changes to marriage and civil partnership ceremonies
Funeral Services – Covid-19 emergency measures
Dorset Council has made the very difficult decision to introduce restrictions to the number of people attending funerals at Weymouth Crematorium. Taking account of Government guidance to limit the spread of Coronavirus and to protect the public and our staff operating this critical service, the following measures will apply from 25 March 2020.
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.
How we will keep waste services going during the coronavirus (COVID-19) situation
Bin collections are one of Dorset Council’s most important services, provided to over 200,000 households across the county.
Dorset Council postpones all democratic meetings pending central government guidance
Considering the current coronavirus (COVID-19) situation, Dorset Council has taken the decision to postpone all its committee meetings until central government advice is issued on how to continue democratic services.
