A group of pioneering Dorset towns and parishes are leading the way in creating communities where people can age well, stay connected and continue to play an active role in local life. Gillingham, Sherborne, Weymouth and Shillingstone have become the first…
Organisations across Dorset and BCP council areas are developing a county-wide climate adaptation strategy. It will help communities, businesses and public services prepare for flooding, heatwaves, drought and coastal erosion caused by climate change.
Unpaid carers across Dorset are being encouraged to find out more about the support, information and advice available to them as part of Carers Rights Day activities taking place next week (19 November). This year’s national Carers Rights Day theme focuses on helping …
Dorset's future homes, jobs and communities will be at the heart of a new leadership appointment at Dorset Council. Anna Lee has been appointed Corporate Director for Planning.
As a member of Dorset Council’s Cabinet and Chair of the Health and Wellbeing Board, I am immensely proud of the progress we are making towards becoming a truly age-friendly county. This is not simply another initiative or programme.
More than 12,000 tonnes of salt have been stocked up, and gritting teams are on round-the-clock standby as Dorset Council prepares for the 2026/27 winter season.
Community groups across Dorset are being urged to act now, with less than three months left to apply for grants that can help transform valued local facilities and community spaces.
When Rachael retired from a career in education and her own children had left home, she felt it was the right time to open her home and give something back through fostering.
Two graves containing human remains were uncovered during improvement work at Fairfield Road in Dorchester on Monday 2 November. The remains were found as contractors excavated the pedestrianised section of Fairfield Road. An archaeologist was already supervising the…
People who make an income from activities such as breeding and selling animals, dog boarding, or keeping or training animals for displays and events, are being urged to check if they need an animal welfare licence.
For more than 20 years, Dave and Wendy Huckle have offered a home, friendship and a sense of belonging to people with care and support needs through Dorset Council's Shared Lives scheme.
An extra 125 full-time jobs, plans for a new £2.6 million skills centre and big operational efficiencies have been reported by the company set up to manage and develop Dorset Innovation Park.Dorset Innovation Park Ltd.
Advanced monitoring technology designed to provide early warning of ground movement will be installed at Beaminster Tunnel as part of a 4-week programme of emergency safety improvements starting on Monday 9 November.
Bestselling novelist Tracy Chevalier is championing efforts to preserve Dorset's stories for future generations in a new film created by Dorset History Centre supporting a major archive project.
Dorset Council and its partners are strengthening efforts to ensure every known rough sleeper in Dorset has access to safe accommodation by Christmas, as part of a coordinated programme designed to help people move away from life on the streets and into longer term…
Over 170 attendees came along to this year's Dorset Parent Carer Council (DPCC) Big Event, bringing together local SEND services, charities and support organisations under one roof to help families find information, ask questions and make valuable connections.
National Care Leavers Month is being marked this November, celebrating the achievements, talents and experiences of care experienced people.
Subject to Cabinet approval, residents, businesses and community groups will be invited to provide feedback on proposed changes to Dorset Council’s parking services.
Dorset Council is working urgently to support children, young people and families affected by the sudden closure of Leweston School near Sherborne.
As the days become shorter and temperatures begin to drop, now is the perfect time to think about preparing for winter. Winter can bring additional challenges for our health, particularly for older people, young children, those with long-term health conditions,
