The auditor's annual report on Dorset Council for 2023/24, published for the Audit and Governance committee meeting to be held on 24 February, identifies some significant weaknesses in the council's governance and procurement arrangements. Auditors Grant Thornton have …
A new online tool has been launched to provide Dorset Council residents with a clearer idea of how long they may need to wait for a social housing property.
Sturminster Newton Library will be closed to the public from Monday, 3 March, and will reopen on Saturday, 8 March.This closure is necessary to carry out essential building work in preparation for the installation of new technology, "Extended Access".
A new round of funding to help boost the productivity of Dorset businesses has been launched.The funding, which is managed by Dorset Council, is designed for very quick projects to help shape future rounds of local Shared Prosperity Funding.
If you've ever considered becoming a childminder, don't miss Dorset Council's free online information session. The event, which takes place on February 26 from 7:00 to 8:30 pm, will cover topics such as start-up costs, key considerations, Ofsted requirements, available…
Dorset Council’s budget of £417.2 million for 2025-26 has been approved by councillors at the Full Council meeting on 11 February, with substantial investment earmarked for essential frontline council services which local residents and businesses rely on.
Young people across Dorset are being urged to have their say and help make their communities safer. An online survey is now open to shape the future of the pioneering Pineapple Project that aims to keep young women and girls in Dorset safer. People aged 11 to 25 are…
Two communities could have Neighbourhood Plans if residents give them the go ahead. Following the successful examination of the Wimborne St Giles and Wool Neighbourhood Plans, Dorset Council has agreed that the plans, as amended, can go to referendum.
Linking public sector projects and teams to the service has helped Help and Kindness provide more connections to support residents and communities across the county. Help and Kindness has received more than 5,000 enquiries across a staggering number of themes - from…
Dorset Council has successfully completed its first Compulsory Purchase Order (CPO) for a long-term, empty and abandoned home in Bridport. This is the culmination of over 5 years work, communicating and negotiating with the legal owner, to get the property back into use. …
Following an announcement by the Deputy Prime Minister this afternoon, the Government has confirmed that Wessex has not been included within the Devolution Priority Programme.
Major work to improve safety at the Maumbury Cross junction in Dorchester moves to the main crossing areas from Tuesday 11 February.
Dorset Council is on a mission to expand the county’s electric vehicle (EV) charging network and is calling on the public to help decide where to install the next batch of chargers.
Dorset Councillors recently toured two sites in East Dorset which will provide First Homes for local first-time buyers and essential workers.
We asked foster carers in Dorset what skills and qualities make a great foster carer. Their insight offers a glimpse into the heart and dedication required for this vital role, which can change the life of a child or young person for the better.
Dorset Council has gained international recognition for a ground-breaking system which supports innovators looking to work in the county. The council has been named a Startup Ecosystem Rising Star 2024 by the International Chamber of Commerce and Mind the Bridge in the…
Following a reduction in the speed limit on the B3082 Blandford Road near Badbury Rings, there has been a significant drop in motorists exceeding the limit and a reduction in collisions. …
Ukrainian nationals living and working in Dorset are reminded to ensure they have access to their eVisa and are aware of the date their current permission to stay in the UK ends.
If you are feeling the financial squeeze this winter, you are not alone. As many as four in ten Brits say that they find the month of January and February harder financially than the rest of the year.
Last night (Tuesday 28 January), Dorset Council’s Cabinet made changes to the way their proposed new evening parking charges will work, including proposals for a new overnight parking permit.
