Dorset Council has officially turned the page on a new era of library access. On Friday 12 September, Sturminster Newton Library became the latest location to launch Extended Access.
Starting Friday 19 September, the Weymouth Digital Skills Hub at Weymouth Library will host Community Connect Fridays - a weekly drop-in event offering free digital support, expert advice, and access to local services.
A gang of rogue traders who defrauded a vulnerable elderly man in Dorchester out of £36,600 has been convicted following an investigation led by Dorset Council’s Trading Standards service.
Families across Dorset will continue to benefit from free holiday clubs and nutritious meals for their children, thanks to a major funding boost from the Department for Education (DfE).
New 20mph zones are to be introduced in five Dorset towns and villages this autumn. This follows applications submitted by the respective town/parish councils. We carried out detailed assessments of each application, including public consultation when residents shared…
Community and voluntary organisations in and around Dorchester are invited to apply for funding from the Dorchester Market Car Boot Fund, which opens for applications today, Monday 15 September 2025.
A message from Paul Dempsey, Executive Director of People and Children.
Great news for Dorset residents! The county has been chosen to join the Neighbourhood Health Implementation Programme (NNHIP). The national programme aims to bring care closer to home, giving people easier access to the right care and support to help them to stay well.
This autumn, a habitat restoration project will begin across five Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSIs) in East Dorset, aiming to safeguard some of the world’s rarest wildlife habitats while reducing the risk of wildfires to both nature and nearby communities.
Dorset Council has successfully defended its planning decisions in Chickerell to protect the county’s unique landscape and historic character, following a recent ruling by the Planning Inspectorate.
Free courses, expert support, and a chance to win a tablet – all at Weymouth Library this autumn. Dorset Council is proud to announce the launch of a brand-new Digital Skills Hub at Weymouth Library, opening on 15 September and running through December.
If your child has just started school or your financial situation has changed, it’s worth checking if they’re eligible for free school meals. This support not only saves families up to £490 per year per child but ensures children receive a healthy, filling lunch every day.
A proposed new approach to managing council-owned hotels in Weymouth is currently under discussion. The final decision will not be decided until a report is considered by elected councillors in several months’ time.
One of Dorset's affordable housing projects, Bridport Cohousing's "Hazelmead" has been shortlisted for a prestigious award. The Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) has recently announced that Hazelmead is one of four projects - the other three being…
Local people in Lyme Regis are being asked to help identify the type and size of housing that is required in the town by contributing to a survey that launched today.
IRONMAN is taking place in and around Weymouth and Dorchester on Sunday 14 September 2025. Whether you're planning to attend or not, please check the arrangements, as they may affect your travel.
Dorset Council is set to modernise its street lighting policy, making it more energy-efficient, environmentally friendly, and designed with local communities in mind. This includes a proposal for 18,500 outdated streetlights to be replaced with energy-efficient LEDs…
Following engagement with staff and families, from 1 September 2025, Archbishop Wake CE Primary School has taken on the running of Blandford Children’s Centre Nursery, which will be renamed Archbishop Wake Nursery.
A new round of funding to help Dorset businesses grow has been launched.The UK Shared Prosperity fund (UKSPF), which is managed by Dorset Council, is designed for projects that boost productivity, economic growth and upskilling.
Dorset Council is advising residents of upcoming temporary closures and access changes at Weymouth and Dorchester Household Recycling Centres (HRCs, or “the tip”) this September 2025, due to essential maintenance and the IRONMAN event.
