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The number of unaccompanied refugee children cared for by Dorset Council has increased in recent weeks. Currently, 18 children are in the care of the council, 10 of whom have been settled in the county in recent weeks. Dorset Council’s Corporate Parents Council heard the children had been taken into …

During mid-term, we organized a fun family day for our host community at the South West Regional Assessment Center (SWRAC), near Dorchester. The event was a great success with 18 families present, made up of 21 accompanying adults and 37 children and young people. The children ranged in age from …

The shiny exterior of a new police headquarters in Dorset could pose a ‘deadly threat’ to the local bird population. Concerns have been raised by Wool Parish Council over the potential for bird mortality due to the reflective surface of the proposed building in Winfrith, the Dorset Echo reported. The …

Streets across Dorset’s BH postcodes were ranked the cheapest and most expensive – with the average house price ranging from £99,000 to over £5million. Home sales company Property Solvers has a new tool that tracks the average price of homes sold from HM Land Registry data to determine the lowest …

NEW sea-themed sculptures that have mysteriously appeared in Hope Square in Weymouth have caused a stir. The two larger-than-life bronze crabs can now be seen “dancing” above Portland stone barrels that have been set up outside the abandoned Brewers Quay building. The public art installation appeared outside the old brewery …

Electric vehicle manufacturing giant Tesla has filed a planning application to take over a former Porsche garage in Ferndown. Tesla presented plans on January 19 to convert the New Road site, Ferndown, into a large showroom and service center with electric vehicle superchargers. If approved, the site would be the …

Residents of Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole (and beyond) will have noticed the giant crane which is currently in place at the Royal Bournemouth Hospital (RBH) hospital site. Along with the main hospitals in Poole and Dorchester, the RBH serves residents of both Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole and Dorset Council. The …

A NEW takeaway kebab and pizza shop has opened near a holiday park in a busy shopping area of ​​Weymouth, bringing with it 15+ jobs to follow this summer. The Ottoman Kebab House opened on Monday evening January 17 on Lynch Lane Trading Estate to the delight of those who …

BCP COUNCIL aims to be on the starting blocks for the government’s next “race to the top” funding round. The council says some local areas are just as deserving as those in the north – although it also admits some of the wealthiest places in the country. The new white …

A public meeting is due to take place this weekend on the planned closure of the Redlands Community Sports Hub after it emerged the site is being considered for housing. Campaigners said it would be a ‘disaster’ for Weymouth if the establishment closed. A feasibility study has been carried out …

With so many beautiful homes in Dorset it can sometimes seem difficult to find affordable accommodation. However, alongside the more expensive homes in the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council area, accommodation in the Dorset Council areas is just as amazing, but at a more affordable cost. We’ve brought you the …

[ad_1] Dorset LIBRARIES have opened a new chapter after enjoying some of the fastest internet speeds in the country. Fourteen libraries all have fully installed fiber on the premises, offering staff and users speeds of up to 1,000 megabits per second, or one gigabit thanks to £ 200,000 in government …

[ad_1] MORE than 860 new cases of Covid have been confirmed in Dorset in the past day, according to the latest figures. A total of 865 new infections were recorded in the BCP and Dorset Council areas within 24 hours until 4 p.m. on Friday 17 December. Of these, 520 …

[ad_1] PERMISSION was refused to convert a building in Beaminster into a one bedroom house. Dorset Council has decided that the request to change the use of 4A North Street, classified as commercial property, should not be allowed. The owners said residential use was the only viable option for the …

[ad_1] The high cost of removing an old transport vessel from Weymouth Harbor has been revealed by Dorset Council – but the taxpayer will only foot a small percentage of the bill. It has now been revealed that the cost of the entire operation is expected to be around £ …

[ad_1] AN OLD Portland pub to be converted into three houses with a bungalow built in the garden to the rear of the property. A previous application for what was once the New Inn at Easton Street had been turned down – but the redesigned project has now gained unanimous …

[ad_1] A draft Air Quality Action Plan has been published and Dorset Council is seeking your opinion on the plan. This air quality action plan (AQPA) has been produced in accordance with the statutory obligations of the board required by the Local Air quality Management framework. While this action plan …

[ad_1] A TOTAL of 751 new cases of coronavirus have been recorded in Dorset in the past 24 hours, according to the latest figures. The latest government figures show 751 people tested positive for Covid-19 in the county in the 24 hours leading up to 4 p.m. on Thursday, November …

[ad_1] A TOTAL of 530 new cases of coronavirus have been recorded in Dorset in the past 24 hours, according to the latest figures. The latest government figures show 530 people tested positive for Covid-19 in the county in the 24 hours leading up to 4 p.m. on Friday, November …

[ad_1] community, Dorset Council voted unanimously in favor of setting up a fee for Derby Park Campgrounds at their meeting on November 15. you want “diet. READ MORE: Man escapes quarantine at hotel in Launceston Similar to a parking meter, those willing to pay will have to display a ticket …

[ad_1] A TOTAL of 553 new cases of coronavirus have been recorded in Dorset in the past 24 hours, according to the latest figures. The latest government figures show 553 people tested positive for Covid-19 in the county in the 24 hours leading up to 4 p.m. on Wednesday, November …

[ad_1] SIX new beach cabins have been agreed for Cart Road, Marine Parade, Lyme Regis, including one accessible to people with reduced mobility. The City Council’s request received the blessing of Dorset Council. Each of the wooden huts will be traditional in design, painted white and with pastel colored doors …

[ad_1] DORSET Council pays almost £ 900,000 a year for 24/7 care for at least one local resident. Sherborne advisor Robin Legg says many people will be shocked to find out the cost covered by their council tax. “If you took to the streets and told people that we were …

[ad_1] Comments received during the first consultation of the Dorset Council Local Plan draft have been posted on the council website. The first consultation of the Dorset Council’s draft local plan took place between January and March of this year. About 9,000 respondents participated during this period. These comments are …

[ad_1] A NEW blanket demand for 80 houses north of Common Mead Lane, Gillingham, has been submitted by developers – claiming it could bring the area £ 1.2million. A similar request was rejected by 5-4 by Dorset Council in August after opposing more than 120 locals, including City Council and …

[ad_1] The Dorset Local Access Forum is looking for people who want to improve Dorset’s trails and open spaces for locals and visitors. The Dorset Local Access Forum (DLAF) examines all matters relating to public rights of way and public green spaces in the county. They find solutions to issues …

[ad_1] Each landowner in the county must pay this local tax to Dorset Council. They decide the rate within the limits prescribed by the government and usually charge the maximum possible, as well as the precept of social care for adults. It is now collected at the highest rate, or …

[ad_1] CHANGES to parking rates across Dorset will see winners and losers – according to the senior advisor leading the project. Overall, many people, including visitors to the county, are likely to find themselves paying more – although a lean permit system may help some local people, as 70 existing …

[ad_1] A TOTAL of 552 new cases of Covid-19 have been recorded in Dorset in the past 24 hours, according to the latest figures. The latest government figures show 552 people tested positive for Covid-19 in the county in the 24 hours leading up to 4 p.m. on Monday, October …

[ad_1] IN the past 24 hours, a total of 639 new cases of coronavirus have been recorded in Dorset, according to the latest statistics. The latest government figures show 639 people tested positive for Covid-19 in the county in the 24 hours leading up to 4 p.m. on Sunday, October …

[ad_1] A street in Dorset could change its name after tourists complained that some people might find it racist. Dorset County Council said it had been contacted by a concerned family vacationing at a property in Darkie Lane in Ulwell, Swanage. The family felt the name might be offensive to …

[ad_1] A TOTAL of 384 new cases of coronavirus have been recorded in Dorset in the past 24 hours, according to the latest statistics. The latest government figures show 384 people tested positive for Covid-19 in the county in the 24 hours leading up to 4 p.m. on Monday, October …

[ad_1] LOCAL ports are expected to be financially self-sufficient over the next decade – according to proposals presented in a strategic document. An eight-week public consultation on the proposals is expected to start later this year and the strategy is expected to be approved next spring. Online discussions and consultations …

[ad_1] SEVERAL areas around Dorset are reporting high numbers of Covid-19 cases, according to the latest data. An interactive map, which uses data from Public Health England, shows how many people tested positive for the virus in each region of the county during the seven-day period through Saturday, September 25. …

[ad_1] OPEN hours for all tips in the Dorset Council area are changing, with an extra hour in winter and an hour less in summer. From October 1 to March 30, household recycling centers (CRH), or tips, will open from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., one hour earlier than they …

[ad_1] A TOTAL of 362 new cases of coronavirus have been recorded in Dorset in the past 24 hours, according to the latest statistics. The latest government figures show 362 people tested positive for Covid-19 in the county in the 24 hours leading up to 4 p.m. on Wednesday, September …

[ad_1] A TOTAL of 281 new cases of Covid-19 have been recorded in Dorset in the past 24 hours, according to the latest figures. The latest government figures show 281 people tested positive for Covid-19 in the county in the 24 hours leading up to 4 p.m. on Saturday, September …

[ad_1] Dorset Council has said it wishes to postpone the report on the proposals for improving the public domain of Custom House Quay until a future meeting of the West and South Sectors Planning Committee. This is in order to allow more time to reflect on the issues raised during …

[ad_1] CHANGES are underway at Weymouth Harbor as Dorset Council prepares to make permanent changes to the route of the road – but details of the new traffic arrangements have yet to be revealed. Starting Monday, October 4, the council’s highway crews will begin working along Custom House Quay as …

[ad_1] LOCALS, organizers and athletes hailed the success of Ironman Weymouth, who returned yesterday after a two-year absence, which gave the region a major economic boost. Over 1,500 athletes completed the 70.3 mile course which involved a 1.3 mile swim in the bay, a 56 mile bike ride through the …

[ad_1] A NUMBER of road closures and detours will be in place ahead of two festivals taking place on the same weekend in Dorset The Ironman bike course and Tankfest festivals are set to take place in Weymouth and Bovington on Sunday 19 September respectively and the Dorset Council has …

[ad_1] ANOTHER phase in the development of the Silverlake luxury house on the site of a former Warmwell quarry on the outskirts of Crossways has been submitted for detailed planning clearance. The fifth phase, for 38 vacation homes in Shepperd’s View, includes boat shops, annex buildings, a gym and common …

[ad_1] DORSET Council is now announcing that it has secured full funding for the Weymouth Railway Station Improvement Project. In a statement this morning, the authority said that since the release of Cabinet documents for next week, funding has been found. “Since the Cabinet report was written the project has …

[ad_1] Work on a controversial £ 4.5million new housing development in Southill in Weymouth will finally begin next month as bulldozers move in to demolish the former Marchesi House sheltered housing complex. The building, off Radipole Lane, is due to be demolished after its elderly residents move. It will be …

[ad_1] More than 450 new cases of coronavirus have been recorded in Dorset in the past 24 hours, according to the latest statistics. The latest government figures show 476 people tested positive for Covid-19 in the county in the 24 hours leading up to 4 p.m. on Thursday, August 5. …

[ad_1] THE FORMER CEO and businessman of a charity, Tom Flood, is the president-elect of the Dorset Community Foundation. Tom, who took the helm of The Conservation Volunteers over a 26-year career, got involved in the community foundation when he established a youth support fund in memory of his late …

[ad_1] National motorways experts need to consider the best route for a faster road connection to the south coast – Dorset being a potential candidate for this major improvement in infrastructure. As part of the government’s Road Investment Strategy (RIS2), Highways England will assess the current north-south connectivity between the …

[ad_1] JUDGES were welcomed to Weymouth to see colorful hanging baskets and flower arrangements as part of the city’s entry into the prestigious Britain in Bloom competition – and said it looked ‘beautiful’. Yesterday two judges were invited to walk around the town to judge the work of Weymouth BID, …

[ad_1] POLICE calls on football fans to make Sunday’s European final an “unforgettable evening for all the right reasons and not for regret” England face Italy at 8 p.m. on Sunday and pubs and venues are expected to be filled with people gathering in groups to watch the big game. …

[ad_1] The leader of the DORSET council’s Lib Dem group, Cllr Nick Ireland, has defended allegations that he violated the council’s code of conduct. He appeared at a County Hall panel hearing on Wednesday to respond to an allegation that his email to members of a planning committee, requesting the …

[ad_1] DORSET Police have launched three new operations to improve domestic violence services across the county. The new services aim to o transform the way they respond to and support victims of domestic violence following an increase in reporting during nationwide closures. In Dorset there was a 25% increase in …

[ad_1] THIRTY pupils at a Dorset primary school are in isolation after a confirmed case of Covid. Thirty students and “some staff” at Upton Junior School in Poole are all in isolation after a case of Covid-19 is confirmed. A spokesperson for the school said: “We had a case of …

[ad_1] A ROUTE in a village in Dorset will be closed for resurfacing. A 1,220 meter stretch of Dewlish Road in Milborne Saint Andrew, from its junction for Dennets House outside Springfield, will be closed in both directions between 9 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. on Thursday, June 24. A public …

[ad_1] OVER 110 new cases of coronavirus have been recorded in Dorset in the past 24 hours, according to the latest statistics. The latest government figures show 111 people tested positive for Covid-19 in the county in the 24 hours leading up to 4 p.m. on Saturday, June 18. In …

[ad_1] DORSET is expected to bask in temperatures above 20 degrees this weekend as the country experiences a heat wave. The county has seen mixed weather throughout this week, but the Met Office forecast sun and warm weather in Dorset and the country this weekend. Residents and sun worshipers can …

[ad_1] There have been 49 new cases of coronavirus recorded in Dorset in the past 24 hours, according to the latest statistics. The latest government figures show 49 people tested positive for Covid-19 in the county in the 24 hours leading up to 4 p.m. on Friday June 11. In …

[ad_1] A TOTAL of 40 new cases of coronavirus have been recorded in Dorset in the past 24 hours, according to the latest statistics. The latest government figures show 40 people tested positive for Covid-19 in the county in the 24 hours to 4 p.m. on Wednesday, June 9, one …

[ad_1] NEARLY 900,000 jabs have been given across Dorset, according to the latest figures. The number of coronavirus cases and deaths also remained low in Dorset throughout the past month. The most recent government data shows that no deaths from the coronavirus have yet been reported since May 3 in …

[ad_1] MORE than 20 cases of coronavirus have been recorded in Dorset, according to the latest statistics. The latest government figures show 24 people tested positive for Covid-19 in the county in the 24 hours leading up to 4 p.m. on Monday, June 7. In the Dorset Council area nine …

[ad_1] LESS than 20 cases of coronavirus have been recorded in Dorset, according to the latest statistics. The latest government figures show 15 people tested positive for Covid-19 in the county in the 24 hours leading up to 4 p.m. on Sunday, June 6. In the Dorset Council area, two …

[ad_1] A ROAD in Gillingham will be closed for three days for road works. A one-mile stretch of Bay Road, between the junctions of Shaftesbury Road and outside Stirling View, will be closed in both directions between Wednesday June 14 and Friday June 16. A public notice indicates that the …

[ad_1] STUDENTS at a school in Poole have been asked to self-isolate after a positive coronavirus case was confirmed. Cornerstone Academy – formerly Carter Community School – in Hamworthy received confirmation of the case over the bank holiday weekend. It is the first school in Dorset to register a case …

[ad_1] Fewer than 10 new cases of coronavirus have been recorded in Dorset, according to the latest statistics. The latest government figures show six people tested positive for Covid-19 in the county in the 24 hours leading up to 4 p.m. on Monday, May 31. In the Dorset Council area, …

[ad_1] DORSET is expected to bask in temperatures above 20 degrees this holiday Monday (Monday May 31). The county has already seen a period of heat this weekend, with tourists flocking to Dorset to enjoy a stay or a day. The warm weather is expected to continue for another day, …

[ad_1] A TOTAL of five new cases of coronavirus have been recorded in Dorset in the last 24-hour period, the figures show. The latest government figures show five people tested positive for Covid-19 in the county in the 24 hours leading up to 4 p.m. on Friday, May 28. Four …

[ad_1] DORSET Council calls for government intervention on cuts to rail services, fearing Dorset’s tourist economy may be derailed by a newly reduced timetable. As reported, the train operator South Western Railway (SWR) has reduced services on the Weymouth-London Waterloo line to just one train per hour. Previously there was …

[ad_1] ONLY two people have tested positive for Covid-19 in Dorset, according to the latest figures. The latest government figures show two new cases were recorded in Dorset in the last 24-hour period through Thursday 27 May. No new cases have been recorded in the Dorset Council area. As of …

[ad_1] More business units are planned at the Duchy of Cornwall’s Parkway Farm business site in Dorchester. The 21 units, between Middle Farm Way and the town bypass, could provide increased employment for the area, if agreed. It is from Jade-Aden Services Ltd, based at Holton Heath Trading Park in …

[ad_1] There are no Covid-19 patients in hospitals in Dorset, and case rates across the county remain at “low levels,” health officials said. Local health authority Public Health Dorset said the rate was between 5 and 10 cases per 100,000 population. A spokesperson said: “Local case rates remain at low …

[ad_1] HOUSES prices rose 1.3 percent in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole in March, new figures show. This surge is contributing to the longer-term trend, which has seen house prices in the region achieve annual growth of 9.2%. House prices were on average £ 307,001 in BCP in March 2021, according …

[ad_1] LOCATIONS for Lateral Flow Device Covid testing in Dorset Council is changing. Free weekly LFD tests are available for Dorset Council residents, but some locations and operating times change for community testing sites. As of Monday, the Wimborne Town Football Club site is no longer available daily, but there …

[ad_1] NO change at the top for Dorset Council – primary council roles are to all remain the same for another year. The annual board meeting, held Tuesday night, voted to return the entire Tory Cabinet – with Chairman Val Pothecary and Vice Chairman Mike Parkes. Cllr Spencer Flower, who …

[ad_1] An open letter to Cllr David Walsh, holder of the Dorset Planning Council portfolio I am writing to you because I am increasingly concerned about the size and scope of the proposals contained in the Dorset Local Plan. It seems the plan contains many tired old ideas about solving …

[ad_1] THE FAMILY and the friend of a teenager whose body was found in Weymouth Harbor have spoken out in favor of the new safety railings along Custom House Quay. Louis Harris of Dorchester was celebrating his friend James Trowbridge’s 19th birthday at the Royal Oak in Dorchester and then …