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A special one-off offer to help boost the work of Dorset’s retrofitters and make residents’ homes more energy efficient has been launched.

Views are being sought on proposals to reduce the speed limit on New Road and Christchurch Road, Ferndown and West Parley.

Following the impact of Storm Chandra we’ve seen a number of comments suggesting that blocked highway drains are the reason for the recent flooding, so we want to address that clearly. Cllr. Jon Andrews, our Cabinet Member for Place Services, writes:- "We understand…

More space is being created for growing businesses at Dorset Innovation Park as new companies move to the site and an existing tenant expands its presence.

Dorset Council’s highways teams have been working round the clock to deal with the impacts of Storm Chandra, after heavy rain fell on already saturated ground.

Residents in Swanage and Charmouth are encouraged to take part in two community workshops to help develop long‑term plans for adapting to coastal changes.

Proposals for a new modern, sustainable model of day opportunities, reflecting the changing needs and aspirations of our residents have been published today (26 Jan). The plans follow a three month consultation, meetings across Care Dorset's 13 day centres and a range of…

Dorset Council’s building control service is celebrating not one but two pieces of national recognition.The service has won the Local Authority Building Control Team of the Year in the LABC Building Excellence Awards 2025 and passed a tough inspection.

Ambitious plans to bring thousands of high-quality jobs to Dorset has taken another step forwards with a significant investment of £375,000 from Dorset Council to help clean energy firm Morwind progress their Channel Gateway one-year feasibility study. This investment…

Dorset Council, the Environment Agency, and emergency services are advising residents and road users that Portland Beach Road and the Causeway may need to close again this morning (Saturday 24 January) due to a high likelihood of flooding between 09:15 and 12:30.

Dorset Council is bringing together plans to improve buses and community transport with safer walking, cycling, and using a wheelchair or mobility scooter - so more people can reach work, school, health appointments and local shops without always needing a car.

Dorset Council is pleased to announce the launch of the Family History Surgery at the Dorset History Centre, which began on Friday 9 January 2026. Held every Friday afternoon from 1pm to 4pm, the Family History Surgery offers 1 hour one‑to‑one sessions with a trained…

Dorset Council will consider a £2m investment this month to lower its energy bills and reduce carbon. Cabinet will be asked to approve £1.3m to speed up replacing older streetlights with LED units, and £700k for the next phase of solar panels on council buildings.

Results from a pilot study into the use of acoustic monitoring systems in care homes have shown encouraging reductions in the number of falls and ambulance callouts.

Dorset homeowners and landlords can now get free, tailored advice on making their homes warmer and more affordable to run, thanks to the new online Homewise energy advice tool launched by Dorset Council.

20mph limits are to be introduced on roads in ten Dorset towns and villages. This follows applications submitted to us by the respective town and parish councils. We work closely with local councils to support community‑led improvements and respond to local priorities. The…

Pupils from Cheselbourne Village School have joined Dorset Council in backing a campaign by the f40 group for increased and fairer education funding and sweeping reforms to solve the crisis in SEND. The children at Cheselbourne School, near Blandford, gathered with the…

A rare autobiographical manuscript by Bridport’s celebrated Dr Giles Roberts (1766–1834) has been secured for the county’s archives by Dorset History Centre (DHC), in partnership with Bridport Museum.

Dorset Council is calling on property owners next to public highways to check and maintain their buildings – before hazards put lives at risk. Recent road closures caused by falling debris from unsafe structures have disrupted communities...

Dorset Council’s Trading Standards team is stepping up efforts to protect young people from harmful products by targeting illegal sales of age-restricted items.