Dorset Council and Help and Kindness are working together on a new project to better understand the experiences of people who are ageing without children, so that future information, services and community support can reflect the different ways people live and age in…
The Environment Agency and emergency services are advising residents and road users that Portland Beach Road and the causeway may be affected by severe weather overnight tonight (Thursday 22 October) and into tomorrow morning (Friday 23 October).
Landlords, letting agents and landowners across Dorset are being invited to a free Dorset Council Landlord Forum in Dorchester, offering practical updates on major changes affecting the private rented sector, including the forthcoming rental property register. …
The leaders of BCP Council, Dorset Council, Somerset Council and Wiltshire Council have applauded the Prime Minister’s confirmation during PMQs today, 21 October, that the Government supports the establishment of a Mayoral Strategic Authority for Wessex.
Dorset Council has celebrated the dedication of local foster carers and supported lodgings providers at its annual Foster Carer Awards Evening, while encouraging more residents to consider whether they could offer a home to a child or young person in need.
More than 300 Year 8 and Year 9 students from 21 schools across Dorset have taken part in a first-of-its-kind skills festival, learning ‘secrets of the trade’ from specialists in the military, security, and cyber industries.
Dorset Council has appointed consulting engineers to help develop plans to protect and strengthen Lyme Regis' historic Cobb for future generations.
Residents are being encouraged to visit their local library this October and join a national campaign promoting climate awareness. From 21 to 28 October, Dorset Libraries will take part in Green Libraries Week 2026.
Dorset Council is appealing for information after extensive vandalism was discovered at Stephens Castle in Verwood, where fencing across the site was deliberately cut in multiple locations. The damage occurred between Thursday 15 October and morning of Friday 16 October.
A new through-road in Gillingham, north Dorset, has opened. Spanning 1.3km (just under 1 mile), the road is called Madjeston Way, the name put forward by Gillingham Town Council. It forms a key part of the town’s southern expansion, offering residents and visitors an alternativ…
More than 60 Age Friendly Dorset ambassadors and supporters have come together to celebrate helping make Dorset a better place to grow older. The event at Charlton Down gave ambassadors the chance to connect, share ideas and contribute to future action. Attendees heard…
An independent review has praised Dorset Council's ambition, leadership and strong partnerships, while highlighting the need to focus on the work that will make the biggest difference to residents and ensure the council remains financially sustainable for the future.
Health and care professionals across Dorset will have access to an even wider range of information to help them make informed decisions about people’s treatment, care and support, following a major development of the Dorset Care Record. The Dorset Care Record…
Artefacts, photographs and plans revealing how people lived in Dorset hundreds of years ago will be showcased in a free exhibition at County Hall in Dorchester from Monday.
Dorset History Centre is inviting residents to explore a new exhibition celebrating Dorset Pride through the eyes of young photographers, helping to preserve an important chapter of the county’s modern history for future generations. The exhibition, which will run…
Ministers have approved Dorset’s plan to transform support for children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) which means Dorset Council has the green light to go ahead with improvements through its Local SEND Transformation Plan.
An ambitious programme to transform travel across Dorset has been given the green light, paving the way for improved, more frequent and better-connected public and community transport.
Young people across Dorset are achieving improved educational outcomes at every stage of learning, according to this year’s provisional results data.
Tenants who rent from private landlords in Dorset are being asked to respond to a survey to help us understand what they know about the Renters’ Rights Act. The responses, which will be kept anonymous, will help us improve the information and support we provide to private…
People travelling between Dorchester and Maiden Newton are being advised of highway improvement works planned for the A37 this autumn.
