Dorset Council’s Volunteer Digital Champions (VDCs) have been out across the county sharing updates on Bridgit — the council’s one‑stop online support service for unpaid carers. Colin Payne, from Verwood, and Neil Barton, a relief VDC from Ferndown, recently delivered a…
Tourism ambassadors and local businesses are joining forces to champion Dorset as a diverse destination throughout English Tourism Week (13 to 22 March).
Dorset Council is supporting organisations across the country in recognising Young Carers Action Day this week (11 March) , an annual Carers Trust initiative which shines a spotlight on the vital role played by young carers and the support they need to thrive. This…
From Monday 23 March 2026, Dorset Council will introduce a simple booking system at our recycling centres in Dorchester, Wimborne, Shaftesbury and Sherborne. The aim is to make visits smoother, reduce queues, and ensure the service remains fair for Dorset taxpayers.
Dorset Council is marking Empty Homes Week by highlighting the many reasons homes become empty and how the council can support owners, families, and anyone who may be responsible for an empty home now or in the future.
Dorset Council will continue providing essential support to residents facing financial difficulties, as the Government introduces its new national Crisis and Resilience Fund (CRF) on 1 April 2026. The CRF replaces both the Household Support Fund (HSF) and…
Priority repairs to flood damaged roads are set to go ahead later this year, as Dorset Council responds to a record number of highway issues.From December 2025 to February 2026, the council recorded a 92% increase in reported potholes, a 54% increase in other road defects.
People in Littlemoor and Broadwey are to benefit from £2m in extra funding every year for the next decade, thanks to the UK Government’s Pride in Place programme. Applications are now open to join a new Neighbourhood Board.
A Harbour Revision Order covering Bridport (West Bay), Lyme Regis, and Weymouth Harbours has been agreed by the Marine Management Organisation. The new Order came into effect on 20 February 2026.
A 29 year old mum-of-two from Dorset who was facing homelessness shares her experience of relationship breakdowns with her partner and subsequently her landlord and her journey to finding the right family home.
Dorset Council has awarded £137,751 to Weymouth Civic Society to support vital waterproofing works at Nothe Fort. The investment will help protect the historic landmark, reduce water ingress, and create better conditions for exhibits, events and visitors.
Join us for a Commonwealth Day Flag Raising Ceremony at the Memorial area outside County Hall on Monday 9 March at 10:00am.
People are being invited to comment on proposals to improve safety on the A354 through Milborne St Andrew.Dorset Council is running the public consultation from Monday 2 March to 24 April 2026.
Sunday, 8 March marks the National Day of Reflection across the UK – a moment for communities to come together to remember the impact of the Covid‑19 pandemic.
Parents and carers will from today (2 March) be able to check their applications to see whether their applications for children transferring to secondary school (years 7 and 9) have been successful.
Dorset Council is set to boost the county’s resilience to flooding and coastal erosion if three key proposals are approved tomorrow.
The plan, created by local residents and agreed by the parish council, sets out a shared vision for how land and buildings should be used in the area. Dorset Council has confirmed that, following a successful independent examination, the plan can now proceed to a referendum.
A Weymouth shop has been closed for three months after intervention by Dorset Council Trading Standards and Dorset Police.
Rough sleeper numbers across the Dorset Council area have fallen to their lowest level since 2022, bucking both the regional and national upward trends. The latest annual snapshot recorded 14 people sleeping rough in Dorset in 2025, down from 15 the previous year. This…
Bridport’s new 56-bed recovery centre has taken a major step forward after the council’s planning committee today (Thursday) approved proposals to redevelop the former Sidney Gale care home.
