Healthy relationships and domestic abuse – reach out for support
With continued challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic this year, life at home is difficult for people at the moment.
Dorset and BCP councils move to tier 2 once national lockdown measures are lifted
Today the government has announced that when the national lockdown measures end on 2 December the BCP Council and Dorset Council areas will be in tier 2.
Dorset’s Digital Hotline helping even more people get online
Dorset Council’s Digital Hotline is helping even more people get online thanks to a new arrangement with Age UK North, South & West Dorset. Age UK North, South & West Dorset is now referring its users who need help with any IT issues to the free Hotline. The Hotline is manned by a team… Read more Dorset’s Digital Hotline helping even more people get online
Coronavirus helpline for parents and carers
Are you really worried about how your child is coping with the coronavirus crisis and lockdown?
Dorset welcomes £438,000 grant from Department for Travel to improve walking and cycling
We are delighted to announce that the Government’s Department for Transport has awarded £438,000 to Dorset Council as part of the Active Travel Fund. This funding will be used for walking and cycling improvements across the county as we move towards a greener, cleaner Dorset.
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.
Poultry keepers urged to protect their birds against avian influenza
Following the discovery of a wild goose testing positive for avian influenza near Weymouth, all keepers of outdoor birds are being urge to take precautions to protect their flocks.
New group will help Dorset be digital pioneer
A new group has come together to support Dorset’s vision to make the county a Digital Place and be at the front of digital change. The Digital Place programme board will support the team at Dorset Council in its work to use emerging and new digital technologies to help create vibrant, safe, healthy and prosperous… Read more New group will help Dorset be digital pioneer
Concerned about unpaid bills? Seek advice and support now
Anyone struggling to pay their bills or worried about money is urged to get help straight away.
Have your say on a new shopper’s permit for Dorset
Dorset residents are being asked for their views on a new parking permit.
Dorset Council’s recovery and reset plans praised by the Local Government Association
Over the summer, Dorset Council developed plans for the ‘recovery and reset’ of both the Dorset Council area and of the council itself, following the first wave of COVID-19. This work was done by a cross-party group of Dorset councillors on an Executive Advisory Panel (EAP) chaired by Deputy Leader, Cllr Peter Wharf.
Dorset Council Remembrance Service to be live-streamed
Dorset Council will be honouring veterans and live-streaming its annual Remembrance service this year to comply with COVID-19 restrictions.
Have a spooky and safe Halloween
Dorset Council is urging residents to think carefully about how they will enjoy Halloween this year to help prevent the spread of coronavirus.
Dorset COVID public update – LIVE!
Dorset Council will be broadcasting live online from 5pm on Thursday, 22 October, to give the latest update on COVID in Dorset and to answer residents’ questions. Sam Crowe, Director of Public Health Dorset, and Matt Prosser, Chief Executive of Dorset Council, will host the event.
Dorset Council secures additional funding of £5m to extend its Low Carbon Dorset Programme
Grant funding and technical support for Dorset organisations to reduce their carbon emissions will continue for another two years thanks to additional funding of over £5m secured by Dorset Council.
Dorset Council celebrates as parks and green spaces win five Green Flag Awards
Today, the best parks and green spaces across the UK will be raising their Green Flag Award with pride in a year when millions of people have seen the value of having great quality green spaces on their doorstep.
The met office has issued a yellow weather warning from Friday morning to Sunday evening for the whole of Dorset.
We’re expecting a significant amount of rainfall and very strong winds, reaching up to 65mph along coastal areas, from 3am Friday morning through to 8pm that evening. Then a further warning for more very heavy rain from 3am Saturday morning through to 6pm on Sunday evening.
Helping children have fun
Children who needed it most enjoyed a fun ‘Summer in Dorset’ thanks to volunteers, community groups and council workers.
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
New campaign to find foster carers for Dorset children
A new campaign has been launched by Dorset Council to find more foster carers for Dorset children.
Have you downloaded the new test and trace app?
Government has launched a new Test and Trace app to help prevent further spread of the COVID-19 virus, which is available for everyone to download now.
Calling families and young people with SEND – please complete a survey
We are asking families and young people with special educational needs and or a disability to complete a survey about the impact of the pandemic.
#youcanadopt campaign launches
Aspire Adoption are looking to bust the misconceptions about adoption as part of the national #YouCanAdopt campaign which launches today. The Regional Adoption Agency for Bournemouth, Christchurch, Poole (BCP) Council & Dorset Council are appealing to all people & couples over the age of 21 including those who are single, older, from a Black or… Read more #youcanadopt campaign launches
Families in Dorset are encouraged to check if they qualify for free school meals
With the coronavirus pandemic having a huge effect on employment, it is expected that more families will be eligible to claim for free school meals.
Help to shape the future of childcare provision in Dorset
Dorset Council is asking parents and carers to help shape future childcare provision.
Don’t miss the deadline to apply for your child’s school place
Is your child due to start Secondary or Upper school in September 2021? You need to apply by 31 October 2020 for the best chance of getting a place at their preferred school.
Congratulations GCSE students, exams latest, ‘where next’ advice and emotional support
We would like to send our best wishes to everyone getting their GCSE and A level results this summer!
Service held to mark 75th Anniversary of VJ Day
At 11.00am on Saturday 15 August, a small group gathered at the Kohima War Memorial at County Hall in Dorchester to mark the 75th anniversary of Victory in Japan (VJ) Day and remember all those who died in the Second World War in Asia. A minute silence was observed.
Congratulations to our students and latest on exam results
Update on exam results – 18 August: The Government has confirmed that students in England will receive teacher assessed grades for GCSE and A level results this summer. Students receiving their GCSE grades on Thursday (20/8) will receive their centre assessment grade (teacher assessed grade) from their school or college. Students who received their A or… Read more Congratulations to our students and latest on exam results
Agencies prepared for crowds and very hot weather this weekend
Partner agencies across Dorset are encouraging people to enjoy Dorset safely this weekend, as temperatures are expected to reach highs of around 27 degrees.
