Work on the new Waste Management Centre in Blandford is moving ahead well, with the project on schedule. Key parts of the construction, such as the A350 filter lane and junction, and drainage improvements, are progressing as planned.
Dorset will be joining in the nation-wide commemoration of the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe (VE) Day on 8 May with a special beacon-lighting service.
Families in Dorset are finding out which schools their young children will join in September, with the majority getting their choice. From today (Wednesday, April 16) parents and carers will be able to check their application to see whether they have been successful.
A local community has taken a significant step closer to having greater influence over planning decisions in their area. Melbury Abbas & Cann Parish Council has submitted a new Neighbourhood Plan for independent examination.
Anyone with a local connection to Charmouth Parish is being encouraged to complete a short survey to identify open market and affordable housing need.
Families in Dorset will benefit from plans to develop family hubs further, improving services to children and families across the county. Many Family Hubs are now open across Dorset, and Dorset Council will be expanding this further.
The UK will mark the historic 80th anniversary of VE Day with families and communities coming together to celebrate 80 years since the end of World War II in Europe, 5-8 May.
Residents living in two of our Extra Care Housing sites in Poundbury and Blandford are to receive extra night-time support following the awarding of a contract to Apex Prime Care from this week. The residents at Melrose Court in Poundbury and Trailway Court in Blandford…
Expanded childcare benefits working families with primary school-aged children.Working families in Dorset can now benefit from extended childcare hours, thanks to funding provided to schools for before and after school wraparound childcare.
We are pleased to announce that Dr Catherine Howe has been unanimously recommended by the cross-party Staffing Committee as Dorset Council’s new Chief Executive. This appointment is subject to final approval by Full Council on 10 April.
Families in Dorset will benefit from a grant which aims to strengthen family relationships, improve community wellbeing and help families thrive and feel supported. The Families First for Children Pathfinder (FFCP) Grant Programme was set up to improve localised family support.
Work has started today to find out how many people with a local connection to Church Knowle, East Creech and Furzebrook want to live there but can’t because of unaffordable homes.
Community groups, education settings and volunteer organisations can now apply for funding through their Local Alliance Group. Local Alliance Groups bring together people who are passionate about improving the lives of children, young people and families.
An innovative project using AI robots to weed out ragwort is ‘roaring’ ahead in Dorset thanks to Qualcomm Incorporated.The Ragwort Observation by Autonomous Robots (ROAR) project has been made possible by Qualcomm Incorporated, through its Wireless Reach™ Initiative.
Dorset Council has revealed plans to enhance public transport through a series of key projects as part of its Bus Service Improvement Plan (BSIP).
In a decisive win for Dorset Council, a court injunction has been secured to tackle an unauthorised private Gypsy and Traveller caravan site at Broadmead Road in Three Legged Cross.
Tuesday 2 April marks the 42nd anniversary of the start of the Falklands War which lasted 74 days after Argentine forces invaded the Falklands in 1982. The conflict saw countless acts of great courage, determination and resolve, along with heart breaking scenes of tragedy
Dorset residents facing periods of uncertainty, short-term illness or life crises such as mental health challenges or bereavement, are being given a helping hand through a new network of support from the voluntary, community and social enterprise sector. The Dorset…
A new company will soon take over Dorset’s only Enterprise Zone, with the aim of creating hundreds of new jobs, boosting investment and growing the local economy.
Five new multicoloured self-contained modular flats for former rough sleepers have been unveiled, as charity The Bus Shelter Project and Dorset Council prepare to welcome new tenants to start the next step of their journey towards living independently.
