We are pleased to announce that Dr Catherine Howe has been unanimously recommended by the cross-party Staffing Committee as Dorset Council’s new Chief Executive. This appointment is subject to final approval by Full Council on 10 April.
Families in Dorset will benefit from a grant which aims to strengthen family relationships, improve community wellbeing and help families thrive and feel supported. The Families First for Children Pathfinder (FFCP) Grant Programme was set up to improve localised family support.
Work has started today to find out how many people with a local connection to Church Knowle, East Creech and Furzebrook want to live there but can’t because of unaffordable homes.
Community groups, education settings and volunteer organisations can now apply for funding through their Local Alliance Group. Local Alliance Groups bring together people who are passionate about improving the lives of children, young people and families.
An innovative project using AI robots to weed out ragwort is ‘roaring’ ahead in Dorset thanks to Qualcomm Incorporated.The Ragwort Observation by Autonomous Robots (ROAR) project has been made possible by Qualcomm Incorporated, through its Wireless Reach™ Initiative.
Dorset Council has revealed plans to enhance public transport through a series of key projects as part of its Bus Service Improvement Plan (BSIP).
In a decisive win for Dorset Council, a court injunction has been secured to tackle an unauthorised private Gypsy and Traveller caravan site at Broadmead Road in Three Legged Cross.
Tuesday 2 April marks the 42nd anniversary of the start of the Falklands War which lasted 74 days after Argentine forces invaded the Falklands in 1982. The conflict saw countless acts of great courage, determination and resolve, along with heart breaking scenes of tragedy
Dorset residents facing periods of uncertainty, short-term illness or life crises such as mental health challenges or bereavement, are being given a helping hand through a new network of support from the voluntary, community and social enterprise sector. The Dorset…
A new company will soon take over Dorset’s only Enterprise Zone, with the aim of creating hundreds of new jobs, boosting investment and growing the local economy.
Five new multicoloured self-contained modular flats for former rough sleepers have been unveiled, as charity The Bus Shelter Project and Dorset Council prepare to welcome new tenants to start the next step of their journey towards living independently.
A programme to help families focus on positive changes to behaviour so they can provide a safer environment for their children is now covering the whole of the Dorset Council area. With the whole family working together there are better outcomes for children and families.
Fru Bird is an approved foster carer for Dorset Council, who specialises in parent and child fostering, welcoming parents and their children into her family home.
Starting on the bank holiday 5 May, Dorset will join the nation in celebrating the 80th anniversaries of Victory in Europe (VE) Day and Victory over Japan (VJ) Day.
A review of street lighting in the Dorset Council area is currently underway, with a consultation on potential changes open from Monday 24 March until 4 May 2025.
This month marks the 10th anniversary of Hardy's Birthplace visitor centre in Higher Bockhampton near Dorchester. The centre has welcomed over half a million visitors since first opening its doors a decade ago, providing a gateway to the area's rich wildlife and heritage.
Families in Littlemoor will soon benefit from a Family Hub, bringing together essential services and support under one roof. The new Littlemoor Family Hub will be based at the existing Children’s Centre in the Top Club building, a much-loved space in the community.
It is now possible to travel from Wimborne to Trickett’s Cross, Ferndown (7km or over 4 miles) without using the car. The off-road route provides a safe pathway for walking, wheeling and cycling, for getting to work, school, the shops or for leisure.
Councillors have voted today to support an increase in the supply of affordable homes in Dorset. This will be achieved through use of council-owned land and buildings and by leasing more homes across the county.
Dorset Council Trading Standards has taken part in a large-scale, nationally funded, illegal tobacco disruption operation, (Op CeCe), in Ferndown and Weymouth last week, co-ordinated by Trading Standards South West, during a week of action commencing on the 10 March 2025.…
