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There is clear scientific evidence to show that climate change is happening and is due to human activity. Whilst this is a huge global challenge, many solutions are local.

Status: Open - Open until 20 January 2021.

The Purbeck Local Plan was submitted for examination in January 2019.The council is now consulting on proposed Main Modifications.

Status: Open - Open until 15 January 2021.

Dorset Council is reviewing the way it provides Tourist Information Services in the area

Status: Open - Open until 3 January 2021.

Each year Dorset Council is required to consult on its admissions arrangements for schools, nurseries and sixth forms that are under the control of the local authority as well as the proposed coordinated admissions scheme for the allocation of places across all schools in Dorset. This is for the allocation of school places for the start of the academic year in 2022. Email us your comments or objections to the proposed arrangements and schemes, or call us to get a paper copy.

Status: Open - Open until 23 December 2020.

Community Infrastructure Levy Charging Schedule Consultation on a Statement of Further Modifications

Status: Open - Open until 18 December 2020.

The survey asks for views on the future of the Shoppers Parking Permit. previously provided by the former West Dorset District Council in their area.

Status: Closing soon - Closes on 6 December 2020.

Dorset Council is currently developing an equality, diversity and inclusion strategy and action plan and would like your views on the draft documents.

Status: Closed - Closed on 25 November 2020.

Once results are available they will be published here.

Tell us what you think about where you live and how you feel about Dorset Council. This year there are some extra questions about the impact of COVID-19 and what access you have to the internet. Your responses will be used to inform improvements to council services. The survey takes about 5 minutes to complete.

Status: Closed - Closed on 16 November 2020.

Once results are available they will be published here.

The Chickerell Neighbourhood Plan has been submitted to Dorset Council for examination. Dorset Council are required to consult on the plan before examination takes place.

Status: Closed - Closed on 16 October 2020.

Once results are available they will be published here.

Future plans for Weymouth, West Bay and Lyme Regis Harbours are being considered and how best to balance the interests of its wide variety of users and the importance of the harbours to the Dorset Coast.

Status: Closed - Closed on 11 October 2020.

Once results are available they will be published here.

Dorset Council are creating a single licensing policy for the Dorset Council area.

Status: Closed - Closed on 27 September 2020.

Once results are available they will be published here.

Dorset Council are creating a Gambling Licensing Policy for the whole of the Dorset Council area

Status: Closed - Closed on 27 September 2020.

Once results are available they will be published here.

Dorset Council are producing plans for a community development including new care and housing facilities on two sites off South Street in Bridport.

Status: Closed - Closed on 7 August 2020.

Once results are available they will be published here.

To help plan and focus areas of work, the council is asking residents to make suggestions using an online map to highlight areas of concern for walking and cycling and see what issues have already been raised.

Status: Closed - Closed on 31 July 2020.

Once results are available they will be published here.

We would like to hear what you think about these proposals. Due to the Coronavirus the survey has been extended by 8 weeks and will now close on 20 July 2020. If you need a paper copy of this survey or know someone who cannot participate without one please call 01305 221000.

Status: Closed - Closed on 20 July 2020.

Once results are available they will be published here.

We keep a mailing list of people interested in consultations and planning policy development.

Status: Closed - Closed on 1 July 2020.

Once results are available they will be published here.

Do you, or anyone you know ever look for information online about help and support for adults? We are working on a new Adult Social Care website and need your help to test it.

Status: Closed - Closed on 3 June 2020.

Once results are available they will be published here.

Dorset Council is carrying out a public consultation on rules about dogs in public spaces This will help with the development of the new Dorset-wide Dog-related Public Spaces Protection Order and has been extended 3 weeks due to the Coronavirus pandemic

Status: Closed - Closed on 12 May 2020.

View the results here.

We have been considering a proposal for a new Park. This will continue the improvements primarily made to the recreation area at Stanpit as part of a Master Plan adopted in 2013/14, expanding this into what is currently the 9 hole pitch and putt course to the south of Two Riversmeet Leisure Centre. The new Park does not include Stanpit Marsh.

Status: Closed - Closed on 31 March 2020.

Once results are available they will be published here.

Dorset Council is conducting a review of how to financially support the voluntary community sector beyond March 2021. This page will provide updated information throughout the process so please check back regularly.

Status: Closed - Closed on 11 March 2020.

Once results are available they will be published here.

We are running a paper based survey in our libraries asking people about their experience of your visit..

Status: Closed - Closed on 4 March 2020.

Once results are available they will be published here.

The Dorchester Article 4 Direction is to prevent loss of further features which contribute to the character of the Dorchester Conservation Area.

Status: Closed - Closed on 14 February 2020.

View the results here.

Dorset Council is looking for your thoughts on the future of the Lyme Regis Tourist Information Centre (TIC). This service is currently run by Dorset Council and based in a building owned by Lyme Regis Town Council.

Status: Closed - Closed on 10 February 2020.

View the results here.

Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council (BCP Council) and Dorset Council are jointly consulting on the ‘The Dorset Heathlands Planning Framework Supplementary Planning Document’ (SPD). The SPD covers the period 2020-2025 and supports the interpretation and implementation of statutory development policies set out in local plans. We are consulting for a 4 week period from Friday 3 January to Monday 3 February 2020. This is not a survey, click the link to find out how to have your say.

Status: Closed - Closed on 3 February 2020.

Once results are available they will be published here.

Help us create Dorset Council's new Economic Growth Strategy

Status: Closed - Closed on 20 January 2020.

Once results are available they will be published here.

Dorset Council Cabinet has approved its draft Council Plan outlining the organisation’s aspirations and priorities for the next four years. This draft plan is now being consulted on.

Status: Closed - Closed on 20 December 2019.

Once results are available they will be published here.

A review of the Residents’ Parking Permit Policy affecting Zones A and C in the area known locally as the Park District of Weymouth.

Status: Closed - Closed on 1 December 2019.

Once results are available they will be published here.

Traffic Regulation Orders (TROs) - a legal mechanism for introducing new traffic and parking restrictions. New restrictions are proposed on a rolling basis

Status: Closed - Closed on 21 November 2019.

Once results are available they will be published here.

In autumn 2019, we commissioned an independent research agency to conduct the first residents’ survey for Dorset Council. This was a closed sample survey .

Status: Closed - Closed on 15 November 2019.

View the results here.

As part of the council’s wider aim for developing a support package for the voluntary and community sector, Dorset Council is considering introducing a Community Lottery.

Status: Closed - Closed on 13 October 2019.

Once results are available they will be published here.

Dorset Council are inviting Weymouth and Portland residents to have their say in the relocation of a local Registration Service Ceremony room.

Status: Closed - Closed on 24 September 2019.

Once results are available they will be published here.

We are reviewing our polling district and polling place arrangements for elections.

Status: Closed - Closed on 27 August 2019.

Once results are available they will be published here.

Local planning authorities are also required to have a Statement of Community Involvement. The Statement of Community Involvement outlines how the council will involve the community on all planning matters. This includes producing a Dorset Local Plan, plans for minerals and waste, working with Neighbourhood Plan groups, and processing planning applications.

Status: Closed - Closed on 2 August 2019.

Once results are available they will be published here.

A survey asking residents what they think of the new style council newspaper

Status: Closed - Closed on 31 July 2019.

Once results are available they will be published here.

The former West Dorset District Council have made an immediate Article 4 Direction under Article 4 (1) of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) Order 2015 that affects your property.

Status: Closed - Closed on 17 April 2019.

Once results are available they will be published here.

The former Weymouth and Portland Borough Council is considering the introduction of a Selective Licensing Scheme under the Housing Act 2004 in parts of the Melcombe Regis ward in Weymouth. If introduced landlords of all privately rented property within the area will need to be licensed.

Status: Closed - Closed on 12 April 2019.

View the results here.

The Community Safety Partnership Strategic Assessment 2019/20 proposes priorities for the coming year.

Status: Closed - Closed on 22 February 2019.

Once results are available they will be published here.

The Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Travel Survey is designed to monitor long-term trends in personal travel and to inform the development of policy and to try and improve travel in the area. This survey will help understand how people who live and work in the area travel around and their reasons for travelling in that way.

Status: Closed - Closed on 13 January 2019.

Once results are available they will be published here.

Over recent years there has been a decline in traditional library use, but demand for newer library services such as e-books is growing. We want to make sure our services keep up-to-date with what people want and need. ‘Let’s talk libraries’ is about helping us understand the needs in Dorset, not about funding.

Status: Closed - Closed on 2 December 2018.

Once results are available they will be published here.

Have your say on the proposed changes to the working age Local Council Tax Reduction Scheme from April 2019 for the new Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council.

Status: Closed - Closed on 15 October 2018.

Once results are available they will be published here.

The Dorset Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty stretches across almost half of the county – giving many of us a nationally important landscape right on our doorstep. During August and September, local people are being asked to pitch in their views about what they think is special and what needs to be done to keep it so. The question comes from the Dorset Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty Partnership, which is reviewing the 5-year Management Plan for the area.

Status: Closed - Closed on 3 October 2018.

Once results are available they will be published here.

The garden waste service is available to all Dorset residents as a fortnightly kerbside collection. It is an optional paid for service with nearly 50,000 subscribers. We want to ensure that customer satisfaction levels remain high, so we ask current and potential customers for their feedback every two years to help shape and improve the service.

Status: Closed - Closed on 31 August 2018.

Once results are available they will be published here.

As a council, communicating with residents is very important to us. The county council want to find out the best ways to communicate with residents. The survey asks about how people currently find information about the council, what media they use and how they would like to get information in the future. The information will be used to help us provide more effective communication with residents.

Status: Closed - Closed on 24 August 2018.

Once results are available they will be published here.

West Dorset District Council were looking to understand the public’s views on the West Bay Rd car boot sale. The car boot currently is situated on a public car park owned and managed by WDDC. The survey looked at how much people valued the boot sale and the suitability of the current location.

Status: Closed - Closed on 13 June 2018.

View the results here.