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New powers to improve road safety
Dorset Council would like to pilot the use of cameras to make sure that drivers continue to comply with a traffic restriction at St Martins Road near Upton Junior School. Background There has been a School Street traffic restriction at St Martins Road near the junior school since June 2022. This has reduced traffic during the restricted hours, creating a safer environment for children walking, wheeling and cycling to school. The closure is...
Melbury Abbas & Cann Neighbourhood Plan 2022 to 2038
Melbury Abbas & Cann Parish Council has prepared a neighbourhood plan. Dorset Council must arrange for its independent examination. Before the examination, Dorset Council must consult on the neighbourhood plan for a minimum period. This is a Regulation 16 consultation and will take place between 11 April and 30 May 2025 (inclusive). Representations made at this stage can include a request to be notified of Dorset Council's decision under regulation 19 in relation to the...
Towards a new model of Day Opportunities Consultation
In 2021, and again in 2023, we asked people who use day opportunities about their experiences. They told us they would like a wider choice of local activities with more flexible options. They also said that they wanted to be able to do activities during the evening and weekends. Speaking to people has helped understand what people want from day opportunities. We need to change the way we deliver these to give people more choice and flexibility. We are...
Draft Local Nature Recovery Strategy Consultation
People and organisations across Dorset have come together to prepare a Local Nature Recovery Strategy to help restore and protect nature in our county. The strategy sets 12 priorities for nature recovery in Dorset, supported by a list of potential activities and a local habitat map. This consultation gives people the opportunity to help shape the strategy and get involved in nature recovery. The survey includes questions for everyone. You can skip any...
Draft Local Nature Recovery Strategy - Youth Survey
Dorset is home to lots of plants and animals. But the number of animals and plants is getting smaller, and there are fewer places for wildlife to live. Nature recovery is about fixing this and making more, better, bigger and joined up spaces for nature across the countryside, coast and towns. So, we’ve been working with people across Dorset on a plan to help nature – called a local nature recovery strategy. This survey has been created for...
Dorset Council Call for Sites
Please use this online form to submit sites for assessment by the Council. Whilst the Dorset Council 'call for sites' 2024 is now closed, sites that may have potential for new homes (including for the settled and Traveller communities), and employment development can still be submitted through this online form. We will be assessing submissions received before 20 December 2024, in 2025. Sites submitted after 20 December 2024 will likely be assessed at a later date. Please note:...
Closed consultations and engagement
Street Lighting Policy Consultation
The council is seeking feedback on a range of potential changes to its street lighting to improve nighttime safety, save energy and be more sustainable. The current policy highlights the benefits of moving from relatively inefficient old-style lighting (sodium lights) to Light Emitting Diode (LED) streetlights, which can reduce energy consumption by up to 60%. This has been an integral part of the climate programme for the council. However, some residents have...
Parents Views on Before and Afterschool Childcare
Are you a parent of a primary school-aged child who wants to win a £50 Amazon voucher for giving your views? Complete this survey about before and after school childcare. Parents of primary school-aged children should be able to access before and after school childcare from the hours of 8am to 6pm from their local school or childcare provider. We want to find out from parents what type of childcare they need, and if the current childcare they use is meeting their needs. Dorset...
Dorset Open Land (Number 2) Anti-social Behaviour Related Public Spaces Protection Order 2025
Dorset Open Land (Number 2) Anti-social Behaviour Related Public Spaces Protection Order 2025 is a new Order which is intended to tackle issues of Anti-social Behaviour arising from the starting of fires in grass, heathland and forest areas. Such fires can contribute to climate change and result in risk to life; damage to biodiversity, habitats and property; and loss of income from tourism and other land uses, and include provisions relating to placing, throwing or dropping items likely to...