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A celebration tea was held at Dorchester Town Hall on Friday 16th May to honour the recipients of the 2024 Dorchester Market Car Boot Fund.

Gillingham Library will be offering a limited service from Monday 23 June to Friday 27 June and will then be closed from Monday 14 July to Friday 18 July before reopening on Saturday 19 July. 

Carers across Dorset are being invited to take part in a special week of events next week to celebrate their work, share experiences and get support.   As part of Carers Week 2025, which runs from Monday 9 June, there are daily events and activities across the county to…

Dozens of care providers across Dorset are providing even more effective services for their residents after embracing digital technology.

Dorset Council is set to continue its essential repair works at West Bay Harbour in Bridport this week, following earlier emergency stabilisation efforts on Wall B. The first phase of repairs, completed ahead of schedule in March 2024, involved installing 35 metres of…

Residents in greatest housing need are being urged to have their say on how social housing and affordable homes are allocated. Dorset Council has launched a 12-week consultation to examine how people are prioritised for the housing register.

Concerns have been raised about how the council managed some of its contracts and spending, following a report from the South West Audit Partnership (SWAP). Members of the Audit and Governance Committee will review the report at their meeting on Monday 2 June.  

Cllr Nick Ireland, Leader of Dorset Council, has written to The Crown Estate and the National Energy System Operator (NESO), urging them to support bold new clean energy proposals that could transform Dorset into a national hub for renewable energy innovation. 

Councillors have unanimously voted to support a motion making Dorset Council a rights respecting council - UN convention on rights of the child.

Dorset Council has been chosen to take part in a trial for Minute, an artificial intelligence (AI) transcription and summary tool. The tool has been developed by the Government's Incubator for Artificial Intelligence to transcribe meetings and produce customisable…

Round 9 of the Community and Culture Project Fund is still open for applications, but deadline is looming to apply.  The application period closes on Thursday, 5 June.

A popular east Dorset route is to get a new bridge that will last generations of walkers, cyclists and horse riders.The Ameysford Bridge on the Castleman Trailway will be replaced by a stronger and more environmentally friendly one.

Pedestrian signals at the High East Street junction of Church Street, Dorchester that have reached the end of their maintainable life are to be replaced.By upgrading with modern equipment, the crossings will be safer and easier to use for everyone.

Dorset Council is pleased to announce improvements to the CR6 bus service, enhancing transport links between Bridport, Beaminster, and Yeovil.

Dorset History Centre have launched a new series of short lunchtime talks called From the Stacks. These talks are open to everyone and are designed to give people a chance to learn more about Dorset’s history.

We are feeling the benefit of the sun, after installing solar panels on our highways depots in Charminster, Ferndown and Wareham.

Community groups and organisations in Dorset have until 5 June to apply for a share of £135,000 to help make dreams come true.  

Dorset Council has successfully secured its first habitat bank, a key site for wildlife restoration in the county, marking a major milestone in its commitment to address both the nature and housing crisis.

Dorset Council’s Bus Service Improvement Plan (BSIP) is enhancing transport links across North Dorset with more frequent bus services, stronger connections to rail, and improved accessibility for rural communities.

Libraries in Dorset are hosting a touring exhibition to highlight how business, community and public sector organisations across the county are keeping our planet healthy.