Dorset Council and Lyme Regis Town Council updates on local information services in Lyme Regis
Dorset Council and Lyme Regis Town Council remain in active discussions regarding the future of local information services in Lyme Regis.
Don’t lose your voice
Households in the Dorset Council area should look out for a form asking them to check if their information on the electoral register is correct.
Restrictions at Harbour revised from this Saturday (25 July)
Some of the traffic restrictions at Weymouth Harbour, introduced at the beginning of July, will be eased this weekend following three weeks of monitoring. The changes to the current temporary measures were agreed by councillors from Dorset Council and Weymouth Town Council on Tuesday following recommendations from officers and Dorset Police.
We’ve been shortlisted for three top national digital awards – vote for Dorset !
Dorset Council is delighted to announce we have no less than three finalists in the prestigious Digital Leaders 100 Awards 2020, reflecting our successful approach to building our digital future. The awards celebrate individuals and organisations from the private, public and non-profit sector who demonstrate a pioneering approach to digital transformation in the UK. Sam… Read more We’ve been shortlisted for three top national digital awards – vote for Dorset !
Communities and visitors urged to enjoy summer holidays in Dorset safely
Partner agencies in Dorset are urging communities and visitors to the county to enjoy the summer holidays safely.
I’m proud of all my children – latest blog by Amanda (one of our brilliant foster carers)
This month I’ve had the pleasure of having a very inspiring young man on daily respite at my house who made me think about how difficult it’s been for young people in care in these crazy times.
Joint Dorset response to Prime Minister’s criticism of care homes during the pandemic
The huge effort of the care sector across Dorset during the pandemic has been praised as BCP Council and Dorset Council shares concern about the Prime Minister’s comments that ‘too many care homes didn’t really follow the procedure in the way that they could have’.
Stay Local, Shop Local: Free support for Dorset businesses with new Dorset Council and Wessex FM partnership
Thousands of pounds of radio promotion and digital advertising for the Dorset business community is being made available free of charge in a new partnership between Wessex FM and Dorset Council.
New look and feel for popular Purbeck town
Long-awaited town centre enhancement works in Swanage are now complete, bringing an enhanced street scene in time for businesses reopening.
Discretionary Grant Award emails being issued today
Dorset Council is asking businesses that applied for a discretionary business grant to look out for an email today (19 June), advising whether their application has been successful.
Dorset libraries boosting wellbeing and reducing loneliness during lockdown
Dorset Council’s library teams have been keeping adults and children entertained during lockdown with a packed programme of online activities.
New partnership to manage Dorset coastline
A new coastal partnership has been established between BCP Council and Dorset Council. The Dorset Coastal Engineering Partnership will provide an effective and co-ordinated approach in the delivery of schemes to help protect residents and communities from coastal flooding and erosion.
£100 million paid to Dorset Businesses
Dorset Council has today (11 June) reached a milestone at having paid out more than £100 million to just over 8000 small businesses in the county.
Dorset set to transform care technology services
PA Consulting to deliver care technology services on behalf of Dorset Council helping meet the social care needs of residents during the coronavirus crisis and in the long-term.
Improvement works continue on Dorchester’s Roman Town House
During the lockdown, work has been progressing on the Roman Town House in Dorchester.
We’re supporting Carers Week 8 -14 June
Carers Week is an annual national event and is about recognising and valuing unpaid carers.
Proposal to temporarily change council meeting attendance requirement
Dispensation is to be sought for councillors who may be unable to attend Dorset Council meetings during the COVID-19 pandemic period.
Sherborne household recycling centre to re-open, but your visit may be very different
Dorset Council is pleased to announce that Sherborne Household Recycling Centre (HRC, or “the tip”) on West Mill Lane will be re-opening on Tuesday 2 June.
Dorset Council’s country parks to re-open
The four country parks managed by Dorset Council are re-opening to the public on Tuesday 26 May.
Update on childcare
Plans are being made to welcome more of Dorset’s youngest children back into childcare.
Update on schools opening for more pupils
Plans are being made to welcome more pupils back into school across Dorset.
Find out about Fostering
If you’re interested in fostering, find out more during Foster Care Fortnight.
Dorchester Market Car Boot Funds 2020
Community and voluntary organisations working in and around Dorchester will be pleased to hear that the Dorchester Market Car Boot Fund is open for applications. The income from weekly Car Boots sales held in Dorchester is distributed annually to local community and voluntary organisations in and around Dorchester to benefit projects operating within or supporting… Read more Dorchester Market Car Boot Funds 2020
Full Council meeting: 21 November 2019 – Questions and answers
These are the questions formally submitted by both the public and councillors at tonight’s Full Council meeting for November 2019, and the answers given.
Dorset Council sets out proposed priorities
Dorset Council Cabinet has approved its draft Council Plan outlining the organisation’s aspirations and priorities for the next four years.
Want to win £1000? Respond to your household enquiry form online, by phone or text
We have sent household enquiry forms for the electoral register to all residential properties in Dorset. Look out for an envelope addressed ‘To the occupier’.
Dorset Council Climate Change Panel meets for the first time
Dorset Council has brought together its new Climate Change Executive Advisory Panel for the first time.
How you can be involved in Planning for Dorset’s Future
Dorset Council has a legal requirement to produce and adopt a new local plan within the next four to five years. This will eventually replace the local plans adopted by the separate district and borough councils that existed before Dorset Council was formed.
Find out more about Fostering in Bridport
If you’ve ever considered fostering, you can get answers to all your burning questions at a drop-in session at Bridport Youth Centre on Thursday, 27 June.
Bridport steps closer to agreeing neighbourhood plan
Bridport has taken a significant step closer to having greater influence over planning decisions in their area.
