Great news for Dorset residents! The county has been chosen to join the Neighbourhood Health Implementation Programme (NNHIP). The national programme aims to bring care closer to home, giving people easier access to the right care and support to help them to stay well.
This autumn, a habitat restoration project will begin across five Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSIs) in East Dorset, aiming to safeguard some of the world’s rarest wildlife habitats while reducing the risk of wildfires to both nature and nearby communities.
Dorset Council has successfully defended its planning decisions in Chickerell to protect the county’s unique landscape and historic character, following a recent ruling by the Planning Inspectorate.
Free courses, expert support, and a chance to win a tablet – all at Weymouth Library this autumn. Dorset Council is proud to announce the launch of a brand-new Digital Skills Hub at Weymouth Library, opening on 15 September and running through December.
If your child has just started school or your financial situation has changed, it’s worth checking if they’re eligible for free school meals. This support not only saves families up to £490 per year per child but ensures children receive a healthy, filling lunch every day.
A proposed new approach to managing council-owned hotels in Weymouth is currently under discussion. The final decision will not be decided until a report is considered by elected councillors in several months’ time.
One of Dorset's affordable housing projects, Bridport Cohousing's "Hazelmead" has been shortlisted for a prestigious award. The Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) has recently announced that Hazelmead is one of four projects - the other three being…
Local people in Lyme Regis are being asked to help identify the type and size of housing that is required in the town by contributing to a survey that launched today.
IRONMAN is taking place in and around Weymouth and Dorchester on Sunday 14 September 2025. Whether you're planning to attend or not, please check the arrangements, as they may affect your travel.
Dorset Council is set to modernise its street lighting policy, making it more energy-efficient, environmentally friendly, and designed with local communities in mind. This includes a proposal for 18,500 outdated streetlights to be replaced with energy-efficient LEDs…
Following engagement with staff and families, from 1 September 2025, Archbishop Wake CE Primary School has taken on the running of Blandford Children’s Centre Nursery, which will be renamed Archbishop Wake Nursery.
A new round of funding to help Dorset businesses grow has been launched.The UK Shared Prosperity fund (UKSPF), which is managed by Dorset Council, is designed for projects that boost productivity, economic growth and upskilling.
Dorset Council is advising residents of upcoming temporary closures and access changes at Weymouth and Dorchester Household Recycling Centres (HRCs, or “the tip”) this September 2025, due to essential maintenance and the IRONMAN event.
Play is essential for children’s health, happiness, and development. Dorset Council will be working closely with residents and communities to produce a Play Strategy, aiming to make Dorset and even better place for children and young people to live, learn, and thrive.
Business Growth Dorset today (Friday 29 August) announces its partnership with the UK Government's Department for Business and Trade (DBT) on the new Business Growth Service, designed to make it easier for businesses across the UK, including in Dorset.
Dorset Council will mark Merchant Navy Day with a Flag Raising Ceremony on Wednesday 3 September at 9:30am, at the Memorial outside County Hall in Dorchester.…
Architects plans are this week being submitted to Dorset Council for a new £28.3m reablement centre on the site of the former Sidney Gale care home in Bridport. It follows the first series of engagement with webinars for Dorset Council members, town councillors and local…
Community groups, cultural organisations, and sports clubs across Dorset are being reminded that the deadline to apply for capital funding is fast approaching.
The company set up by Dorset Council to manage and develop the county’s only Enterprise Zone has announced several key appointments.
Dorset Council is contacting around 19,000 households in southwest Dorset to inform them of upcoming changes to bin collection days. These changes are part of a wider effort to improve the efficiency and reliability of waste services across the area.
