As part of Dorset’s Covid-19 recovery strategy, Visit Dorset, Dorset Council’s tourism team responsible for promoting the county, has launched a new and improved website to support the local economy and generate more tourism visits and bookings.
Dorset Council is preparing to upgrade the existing painted cycle lane along Dorchester Road, Weymouth with some new features, making it safer for cyclists.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Dorset Council is highlighting that Sunday 10th October is World Mental Health Day.
Dorset residents are reminded to reach out for support if they are experiencing financial difficulties or are feeling stressed or worried.
A five-day festival will be staged at locations across Dorset next month to showcase the county’s exciting digital future. Dorset Council’s Festival of the Future is back – and this time it’s a truly hybrid event where people can attend in person or take part virtually. Held from 4-8 October, #FutureFest21 will highlight the innovation… Read more Festival to showcase Dorset’s digital future
Dorset Council has launched a consultation on future management arrangements at Queen Elizabeth Leisure Centre (QELC) in Wimborne.
The 999 Emergency Services Day was adopted in 1918 as a national day of thanks.
The effects of the national HGV driver shortage, coupled with the continuing impact of the pandemic, are starting to be felt across Dorset Council’s waste services as collection rounds feel the strain.
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
Following feedback from residents, town and parish councils, businesses and other stakeholders, Dorset Council is planning the introduction of two new parking permits, as well as changes to proposed charges in its car parks.
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.
This week, residents of a pioneering Dorset Council scheme for adults in social care – a first of its kind in the United Kingdom – are celebrating one year of living independently.
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
Farmers and land managers in England’s National Parks and Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONBs) will be given grants to make improvements to the natural environment, cultural heritage and public access.
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.
Eight young people from Dorset have been awarded The Diana Award in recognition for their work in getting the voices of young people heard.
Journeys made on foot, by bike and scooter during Sustrans Big Pedal event could have created 1,600kg of CO2 and 31kg of NOx if pupil’s journeys to school had been made in cars. The walking and cycling charity Sustrans’ Big Pedal event saw over 4,900 children take part in Dorset between 19-30 April.
Dorset Council is working closely with residents, Town and Parish Councils, and community and business representatives as we look to change the way we charge for parking at our car parks across the county from next year.
Members of the Cabinet will discuss Dorset Council’s response to Covid-19 and progress made against targets in its Council Plan when they meet next Tuesday (22 June).
Dorset Council is looking for people to share their homes and become a Supported Lodgings provider, giving young people aged 16+ a safe place to live.
A residential home for children with complex learning difficulties and disabilities has been rated ‘good’ by Ofsted inspectors.
Children and young people will be getting stuck in over this year’s summer holidays with a council initiative that hopes to bring lots of excitement to Dorset. Dorset Council is working with local schools, voluntary organisations and activity providers to develop an exciting programme of activities that will be taking place across Dorset over the… Read more A summer of fresh air, food and fun
Michael Tomlinson, the Member of Parliament for Mid Dorset and North Poole, paid a visit last week to the sustainable transport improvement works currently being carried out on Leigh Road and Wimborne Road West. The visit was at the invitation of Dorset Council Portfolio Holder for Highways, Travel and Environment, Cllr Ray Bryan.
Today is Dorset Day – an opportunity for us to shine a light on the people, places and natural environment that make our county so special.
Dorset’s partner agencies are continuing to work together to keep people safe during what is expected to be one of the busiest springs and summers on record.
