Investment Zones – Expression of Interest submission published
On Friday 14 October, Dorset Council submitted three Expressions of Interest to Government for potential Investment Zones (IZ) in Dorset.
Council brings forward major job creation programme at the Dorset Innovation Park
Dorset Council has unveiled a bold and ambitious plan for the Dorset Innovation Park (DIP) near Wool, with a report going to Cabinet next week seeking investment of £14.6m.
Carers share their story for Shared Lives Week
It’s Shared Lives Week from 13 June and to mark it we are launching a recruitment drive with help from two of our carers, David and Wendy and their Shared Lives story.
Come and make a difference as part of our Organisational Development Service
Making the difference We are excited to announce a range of opportunities to join our Organisational Development Service here at Dorset Council. We are celebrating our third birthday – over those three years we’ve changed significantly, both in terms of the service coming together and adapting our ways of working to deliver our services in… Read more Come and make a difference as part of our Organisational Development Service
Update: Waste collection disruption in Purbeck due to staff shortages
Back in September, we informed our residents that the national HGV driver shortage, coupled with the continuing impact of the pandemic, was impacting our waste collection rounds.
National driver shortage impacts kerbside collections and litter bin emptying across Dorset
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.
Thinking of a caring career? Find out more at our Shared Lives recruitment event
Are you looking for a new and meaningful career in 2021? Join us on Wednesday 31 March for an informal online question and answer session to find out about the difference you can make as a Shared Lives Carer.
Start your adult social care career
Are you worried about not being able to go back to your previous employment? Do you care about people and want to make a difference?
Facing redundancy and not sure what to do? Reach out for support and advice
Citizens Advice Dorset and Dorset Council are encouraging people with employment concerns as a result of COVID-19 to reach out and seek advice as soon as possible.
Hiring apprentices can benefit Dorset businesses
Hiring an apprentice is easy and could benefit your business – that is the message from Dorset Council.
An apprenticeship could be the best decision you ever make!
Would you like to earn while you learn? If so an apprenticeship could be for you.
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.
