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.
Dorset Council submits £1.2m bid to support housing for homeless households in the county
On 24 May the Ministry of Housing and Local Government (MHCLG) announced that £161m would be made available in 2020/21 for 3,300 homes for rough sleepers in the next 12 months. A month later, it was announced that a further fund of £105m to enable local authorities to best support the nearly 15,000 people placed… Read more Dorset Council submits £1.2m bid to support housing for homeless households in the county
Know before you go – plan ahead this weekend
The weather forecast is set for warm and sunny for this weekend and Dorset Council want residents and visitors to enjoy the summer safely.
Reopening date announced for Dorset Council’s leisure centres
Dorset’s sports and leisure centres are set to reopen, following the recent announcement by the Government.
Weymouth Town Bridge turns 90!
On the 4th July 2020, Weymouth’s Town Bridge will be 90 years old.
Thank you to Dorset’s outstanding volunteers
Since the announcement of the UK Lockdown, our communities have come together to support each other and those most vulnerable. Community groups were created overnight and have provided not only vital support for residents, but has highlighted just how caring our Dorset Council residents are.
Poole coronavirus regional testing centre to open for key workers ( from Department for Health and Social Care)
A drive-through coronavirus testing facility is to open at Creekmoor Park and Ride in Poole as part of the Government’s UK-wide drive to increase testing for thousands more NHS and other key workers.
Live in Dorset? Love your local area
Residents from across Dorset are being urged by BCP Council, Dorset Council and Dorset Police to stay at home over the Easter break, with any exercise taken directly from their front doors.
Dorset Council and Network Rail win funding to improve road safety in Weymouth
Dorset Council and Network Rail are celebrating after winning over £1.1m in special government funding to improve road safety in Weymouth by removing the rail tracks from the old Weymouth Harbour Branch Line.
Dorset’s £4.3 million to boost rural mobile connectivity
A bid led by Dorset Council has been awarded £4.335m to help understand how rural communities could benefit from next generation mobile connectivity.
Search for relatives of WWII Ferndown Auxiliary Unit
Dorset Council is looking for the relatives of the WWII Ferndown Auxiliary Unit. This group of specially trained volunteers were members of the Home Guard and practised their drills at their secret Operations Base at the Belle Vue Bunker on Poor Common in Ferndown.
What’s the difference between the Dorset Council Plan and the Dorset Local Plan?
Two plans are being talked about for the Dorset Council area, so we’ve put together a short guide below to explain the differences.
Camp Bestival traffic management 2019
Camp Bestival returns to East Lulworth from Thursday 25 to Sunday 28 July.
Travel advice for Dorset Seafood Festival 2019
Nyetimber Dorset Seafood Festival at Weymouth Harbour takes place on 13 and 14 July – have you planned your journey? Weather is expected to be fair, mainly dry with sunny spells at times , especially on Sunday, though the odd shower cannot be ruled out. Please allow plenty of time for your journey into Weymouth,… Read more Travel advice for Dorset Seafood Festival 2019
500 home development approved outside Littlemoor
An outline application for up to 500 homes on land to the north of Littlemoor in Weymouth has been approved by Dorset Council.
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.
Residents to vote on neighbourhood plans
Broadwindsor and Milborne St Andrew could each have a Neighbourhood Plan if residents give it the go ahead.
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.
Funding boost for North Quay regeneration
The redevelopment of North Quay is stepping in the right direction thanks a funding boost from Homes England.
Sutton Poyntz steps closer to agreeing neighbourhood plan
A local community has taken a significant step closer to having greater influence over planning decisions in their area.
Win a Family Season Ticket or Day Pass to Kingston Maurward!
With the sunny spring and summer weather (hopefully) on the way, here’s your chance to win a family day out – or lots of family days out – at Kingston Maurward Animal Park! We have one Family Season Ticket and two Family Day Passes to give away. Using your pass you can explore the 35… Read more Win a Family Season Ticket or Day Pass to Kingston Maurward!
