This week is International Refugee Week, (16 to 22 June), a worldwide celebration of the contributions, creativity and resilience of refugees and people seeking sanctuary.
A new supported accommodation service for vulnerable women with experience of homelessness and rough sleeping has welcomed its first residents. The Haven, funded jointly by Dorset Council and Homes England, is run by regional charity Julian House.
A brand-new booking system is set to be brought in later this year at Dorset Council’s Household Recycling Centres (HRCs, or ‘the tip’), which will require users to book a slot before they visit. Already in use in other counties, the free-to-use booking system will allow…
Dorset Council ‘s Community Safety Team, in collaboration with Dorset Police and Portland Town Council, is taking decisive action to address concerns in Easton Gardens, Portland, following reports of anti-social behaviour (ASB) involving some young people gathering in the area.
Dorset Council leader Councillor Nick Ireland has asked the authority's People Health and Scrutiny committee to investigate the temporary closure of the Special Care Baby Unit (SCBU) at Yeovil Hospital. Councillor Ireland said the decision by the Somerset NHS Foundation …
Dorset Business Mentors is proudly marking two decades of empowering local businesses to thrive, adapt, and grow.
A Dorset Council Cabinet Member has expressed disappointment at being denied the opportunity to speak at a BCP Council planning committee meeting this week regarding a proposed waste incinerator at Canford Resource Park, Canford Magna.
Essential repair and replacement work on two key harbour walls at Weymouth Peninsula will now start in the autumn with contractors and machinery beginning to assemble over the summer at the far end of the Pavilion car park.
A beloved section of the South West Coast Path near the Fleet Lagoon in Ferrybridge, Weymouth, has officially reopened just in time for the peak walking season.
Dorset Council is taking a balanced approach to manage and prevent weed growth that can damage to structures across its highway network, which spans over 2,400 miles of roads. The method includes preventative and the use of a targeted glyphosate-based herbicide.
A celebration tea was held at Dorchester Town Hall on Friday 16th May to honour the recipients of the 2024 Dorchester Market Car Boot Fund.
Gillingham Library will be offering a limited service from Monday 23 June to Friday 27 June and will then be closed from Monday 14 July to Friday 18 July before reopening on Saturday 19 July.
Carers across Dorset are being invited to take part in a special week of events next week to celebrate their work, share experiences and get support. As part of Carers Week 2025, which runs from Monday 9 June, there are daily events and activities across the county to…
Dozens of care providers across Dorset are providing even more effective services for their residents after embracing digital technology.
Dorset Council is set to continue its essential repair works at West Bay Harbour in Bridport this week, following earlier emergency stabilisation efforts on Wall B. The first phase of repairs, completed ahead of schedule in March 2024, involved installing 35 metres of…
Residents in greatest housing need are being urged to have their say on how social housing and affordable homes are allocated. Dorset Council has launched a 12-week consultation to examine how people are prioritised for the housing register.
Concerns have been raised about how the council managed some of its contracts and spending, following a report from the South West Audit Partnership (SWAP). Members of the Audit and Governance Committee will review the report at their meeting on Monday 2 June.
Cllr Nick Ireland, Leader of Dorset Council, has written to The Crown Estate and the National Energy System Operator (NESO), urging them to support bold new clean energy proposals that could transform Dorset into a national hub for renewable energy innovation.
Councillors have unanimously voted to support a motion making Dorset Council a rights respecting council - UN convention on rights of the child.
Dorset Council has been chosen to take part in a trial for Minute, an artificial intelligence (AI) transcription and summary tool. The tool has been developed by the Government's Incubator for Artificial Intelligence to transcribe meetings and produce customisable…
