Supporting local communities
Dorset Council’s Community Recovery Grants has awarded over £95K in a bid to support local organisations restart activity and recover after the Pandemic.
Local communities asked to highlight their local heritage
Residents across the whole of Dorset will now be able to nominate locally important buildings, structures, designed landscapes, sites and places to be considered on new Local Heritage Lists.
Plans to develop Weymouth Bowl site one step closer
Dorset Council completed on the acquisition of the long leasehold interest in the former Weymouth Bowl site on 13 January.
New grant for community projects in Dorset
Are you looking to make a difference to people living in your community? Do you need some capital funding for your project?
Dorset Council proposes more money for social care, housing and tackling climate change
Dorset Council’s budget proposals for next financial year, 2022-23, prioritise the continued delivery of vital frontline services for residents.
Exciting new chapter for libraries as they upgrade to gigabit-capable broadband
Fourteen Dorset libraries have begun an exciting new chapter after benefiting from some of the country’s fastest internet speeds. Thanks to £200,000 of government funding, these libraries – from Ferndown in the east to Bridport in the west, and from Swanage in the south to Blandford in the north – now have the fastest possible… Read more Exciting new chapter for libraries as they upgrade to gigabit-capable broadband
Time is running out to apply for the Community and Culture Project Fund
Are you looking to make a difference to people living in your community? Need some funding to help achieve your plans?
Engineering a solution to help bridge Dorset’s digital divide
Dorset Council has been awarded £20,000 towards developing a pilot training programme for fibre engineers and help boost broadband provision in the county. Nationally 63% of premises now have gigabit capable broadband whereas in Dorset the figure is just 15%. One of the factors affecting this is a lack of fully trained fibre engineers. It is estimated in Dorset… Read more Engineering a solution to help bridge Dorset’s digital divide
Dorset Council’s budget proposals to be considered
Dorset Council has published its initial proposals to deliver a balanced budget next financial year, 2022-23. Proposals will go to both Place & Resources Scrutiny Committee and People & Health Scrutiny Committee for consideration on 10 December.
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.
Dorset Council’s Children’s Services celebrate ‘Good’ Ofsted rating
Children’s Services at Dorset Council have been judged as ‘Good’ by Ofsted, following an inspection of local authority children’s services (ILACS) in September.
Have your say on the Draft Dorset Domestic Abuse Strategy
Dorset residents and stakeholders are invited to have their say on the draft Dorset Domestic Abuse Strategy 2021-2024.
Council’s digital and change service wins national praise
Dorset Council’s Digital and Change team has received national acclaim after being highly commended in the Local Government Chronicle awards, in the ‘large team of the year’ category. The accolade recognised the support the team provided to local communities during the pandemic, including setting up the Dorset Digital Hotline. There was also praise for how… Read more Council’s digital and change service wins national praise
Dorset Council Remembrance Service to be live-streamed
Dorset will be remembering the tragic loss of life following two World Wars and other conflicts in more recent years at its annual Remembrance service on Thursday 11 November.
Cycle lanes on Dorchester Road, Weymouth to be made safer
Dorset Council is preparing to upgrade the existing painted cycle lane along Dorchester Road, Weymouth with some new features, making it safer for cyclists.
The deadline for school places is fast approaching!
Parents and carers whose children will be starting secondary or upper school next September have just a few days left to apply for a place at their chosen school.
Have you given your view on Dorset’s town and parish council areas yet?
People in Dorset are reminded to 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.
Changes to Dorset Council’s Cabinet, Lead Members and committee membership
Cllr Spencer Flower, Leader of Dorset Council, has made the changes outlined below to his Cabinet as a mid-year reshuffle. All changes come into immediate effect from today, Monday 18 October.
Don’t lose your voice – reminder to respond to the Annual Electoral Canvass
Dorset Council has been undertaking the Annual Canvass for the Register of Electors and all residents have been asked to check their electoral registration details are correct to make sure they retain their right to vote in future elections and referendums.
Dorset Council awarded £2.13m to unlock land for homes
The grant funding will be used to help build almost 200 homes in Dorset on underused brownfield land, helping local people and families get on the property ladder.
“Don’t suffer in silence” is the message from Dorset Council on World Mental Health Day.
Dorset Council is highlighting that Sunday 10th October is World Mental Health Day.
Help is at hand if you’re worried about your finances
Dorset residents are reminded to reach out for support if they are experiencing financial difficulties or are feeling stressed or worried.
999 Emergency Services Day – Chairman’s Message
The 999 Emergency Services Day was adopted in 1918 as a national day of thanks.
K9 Firewise Patrols
This year to help look after Dorset’s precious heathlands, Firewise UK (Dorset), Dorset Dogs and the Dorset and Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service (DWFRS) have teamed up to launch the K9 Firewise Patrol Volunteer Scheme. If you are out and about on the heaths over the bank holiday weekend you might see our volunteers, they… Read more K9 Firewise Patrols
Congratulations to everyone getting their results!
Best wishes to everyone getting results in Dorset this week! Congratulations to all students for their hard work and achievements in GCSEs, A Levels, Functional Skills, BTECs and Level 3 Qualifications.
Purbeck Wilder Grazing Project Reaches Exciting Milestone
The Purbeck Heaths are nationally and internationally important for rare and threatened wildlife. To ensure that the amazing diversity of wildlife that inhabits the heaths can not only survive but thrive, a partnership of the RSPB, National Trust, Natural England and Dorset Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty are expanding the naturalised grazing system at National Trust’s Hartland Moor… Read more Purbeck Wilder Grazing Project Reaches Exciting Milestone
Update on schools – Managing Coronavirus
Dorset Council is working closely with Public Health Dorset and all schools to safely manage any Coronavirus cases that occur. All schools, colleges and education settings are following Dorset Council, Department for Education and Public Health guidance. Risk assessments have been carried out and hygiene measures are in place. Plans have been prepared to make… Read more Update on schools – Managing Coronavirus
Dorset’s blue light services expecting a busy weekend
Emergency services in Dorset have met to discuss resilience issues in the county and are working together to ensure a safe level of service is maintained across the weekend.
Help Dorset children have summer holiday fun
Please volunteer to help children and young people in Dorset have fun during the summer holidays.
Dorset Council prepares for step 4 of the COVID roadmap
Dorset Council is putting plans in place ready for the Government’s lifting of remaining legal restrictions relating to the COVID pandemic from Monday 19 July.
