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.
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.
Festival to focus on the future of land management
From self-driving tractors to 5G connected buoys, the future of the countryside will be put under the spotlight at Dorset Council’s Festival of the Future. The festival will launch on Monday 10 October at Kingston Maurward College in Dorchester when the focus will be on the innovation that’s set to revolutionise farming practices on land… Read more Festival to focus on the future of land management
Dorset Council to discuss options for future use of South Walks House
A report recommending a 20-year lease of the South Walks House building in Dorchester to local NHS organisations will be discussed at Dorset Council’s Cabinet meeting on 7 December.
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).
Former council offices to be temporarily used as NHS clinics
Dorset health organisations are working with Dorset Council to create a space for rapid access clinics in South Walks House, Dorchester, as part of a county-wide effort to tackle NHS waiting lists.
STAND petition submission – Response from Full Council meeting
The following statement was provided by Dorset Council chairman Cllr Val Pothecary at this evening’s (Thursday 15 July) Full Council meeting, regarding a petition submitted by the Save The Area North of Dorchester (STAND) group.
Roman Town House project celebrated with official launch event
The Roman Town House project celebrated its official launch in Dorchester on Tuesday.
Dorset Council proposes reducing its office space in Dorchester to save money
Dorset Council’s Scrutiny Committee will meet on 25 March to discuss recommendations to reduce the number of council-owned offices in Dorchester by using buildings more efficiently, offering annual savings of over half a million pounds.
Council proposes to stop funding its Tourist Information Centres, looks at future options
Dorset Council will propose to stop funding their last three Tourist Information Centres (TICs) in Dorchester, Sherborne and Wareham that it currently runs, and investigate alternative ways of providing these services in the future.
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.
Resurfacing Bridport Road in Dorchester
Dorset Highways will be resurfacing a busy road in Dorchester town centre next week.
Libraries and TICs continue key services throughout lockdown
In line with Government regulations, Dorset Council’s libraries and Tourist Information Centres (TICs) across the county have now closed until Wednesday 2 December.
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).
£15,000 given to local community organisations
The Dorchester Market Car Boot Fund has awarded over £15,000 worth of grants to community organisations in the Dorchester area. Dorset Council collects the income from people who hired pitches at the weekly car boot sales. These are held on Sunday mornings in Fairfield Car Park in Dorchester. All the income collected is then awarded… Read more £15,000 given to local community organisations
Dorchester’s Roman Town House awarded National Lottery funding
Dorset Council and its partners are celebrating after receiving a £248,000 grant from The National Lottery Heritage Fund to improve physical access to the Dorchester Roman Town House and share its heritage with a much wider audience.
Dorset Council helped by police to successfully prosecute fly-tipper
Enforcement Officers from the Dorset Waste Partnership (DWP) recently worked with Dorset Council’s Legal Services and the police to bring a fly-tipper to justice.
