A338 Spur Road to have overnight spring clean-up
This May, essential work is taking place on the A338 spur road between Ashley Heath and Bournemouth.
This May, essential work is taking place on the A338 spur road between Ashley Heath and Bournemouth.
Following the recent local elections in Dorset which resulted in the Liberal Democrats winning control of Dorset Council, some key roles were agreed at the Annual Meeting of Dorset Council on Thursday 16 May. Councillors were asked to vote on appointments to roles…
A local community has taken a significant step closer to having greater influence over planning decisions in their area. Alderholt Parish Council has submitted a new neighbourhood plan for independent examination.
Dorset Council is pleased to announce that Weymouth Outdoor Education Centre which is part of Dorset Outdoor Education Service is now Ofsted registered, a significant milestone that allows the service to accept Tax-free childcare for eligible children. This new…
A recent Ofsted and CQC inspection found that children and young people in Dorset who have special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) have typically positive experiences and outcomes.
Young people in Dorset are set to benefit from an increase in this year’s Dorset Council Youth Grant which means there is an overall fund of £200,000 for 2024 to 2025. The fund can support the delivery of a range of positive activities for young people living in Dorset.
Following successful demolition of the former borough council offices at North Quay, Weymouth, the car park is officially reopening from tomorrow (10 May).
International Nurses’ Day takes place on 12 May and celebrates the contribution that nurses make to society around the world every year, the anniversary of Florence Nightingale’s birth.
Beaucroft College, recently marked its official opening, offering new opportunities for young adults aged 16 to 19 with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). The college goes beyond the traditional curriculum, emphasising preparation for adulthood and…
Following the successful examination of the Buckhorn Weston and Kington Magna Neighbourhood Plan, Dorset Council has agreed that the plan, as amended, can go to referendum.
The latest round of the Capital Leverage Fund (Round 5) is now open and welcoming applications for projects which will provide new and improved facilities for communities and residents in the Dorset council area.
The next generation of budding musicians in Dorset and Somerset have been given a boost after a joint bid to become a Music Hub Lead Organisation by Somerset Council and Dorset Council was successful.
Dorset residents went to the polls on 2 May to elect 82 representatives to Dorset Council. Local town and parish council, and Dorset Police and Crime Commissioner elections were also held on the same day. Votes for Dorset Council were counted on Friday 3 May at Redlands …
This May and June, our contractors will be carrying out repairs to minor roads in the area that are in the worst structural condition.
A new service designed to improve the way we support children and young people with complex needs or who are disabled as they grow into adults has gone live this week. The Service will provide a flexible approach to working with individual children and young people…
Purpose This is a joint update from the subgroups that feed into the Multi Agency Forum (MAF), which supports operational planning of the Bibby Stockholm barge in Portland. The MAF consists of representatives from the Home Office, Dorset Council, Portland Town Council,…
Our annual round of work starts in late April to maintain rural and residential roads. Using a process called surface dressing, we can extend the life of these roads
With local elections taking place across Dorset next week, 2 May, residents are encouraged to take part in the democratic process and make their voices heard.
Following the success of the first round of Dorset Council’s UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF) and Rural England Prosperity Fund (REPF) grants, round 2 is set to open soon. Dorset Council received a total of 64 applications in the previous round.
Round 7 of Dorset Council’s Community & Culture Project Fund has opened for new applications. Not-for-profit groups meeting eligibility and funding criteria can apply for a grant of up to £5,000.