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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... MoreOpened 11 April 2025 -
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... MoreOpened 10 April 2025 -
Weymouth Neighbourhood Plan 2021 to 2038
Weymouth Town Council has prepared a neighbourhood plan. It has sent the draft plan to Dorset Council to arrange for its examination. Dorset Council must now consult on the submitted neighbourhood plan for a minimum period of 6 weeks. This is a Regulation 16 consultation and will take place between 24 January 2025 and 10 April 2025 (inclusive). To respond to the consultation, see below. The Weymouth Neighbourhood Plan is available to read together with the supporting documents... MoreClosed 10 April 2025 -
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... MoreOpened 31 March 2025 -
Coming soon: public consultation
Closed 31 March 2025 -
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... MoreOpened 24 March 2025 -
Nutrient Mitigation Call for Land
Put your land forward to be considered for Dorset Council's Nitrogen Mitigation Delivery in the Poole Harbour Catchment. Welcome to Dorset Council's Nitrogen Mitigation Call for Land. We are interested in receiving submissions from landowners and farmers for land that will help us deliver nitrogen mitigation in the Poole Harbour Catchment. We are primarily looking for mitigation projects which will involve a permanent land-use change. We may consider some limited amount of mitigation... MoreClosed 17 March 2025 -
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... MoreOpened 11 March 2025 -
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... MoreOpened 24 February 2025 -
The Dorset Beaches [Studland] Anti-social Behaviour Related Public Spaces Protection Order 2025
The Dorset Beaches [Studland] 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 camping on beaches in Studland. The additional Order has been prepared in consultation with the various land owners including the National Trust. The Order seeks to address the significant issues experienced over recent summers of ‘wild camping’ on Dorset Beaches which has given rise... MoreOpened 24 February 2025 -
Children's Centres Consultation
Over the years Dorset Council, unlike many other local authorities, has maintained a network of children’s centres, recognising the importance of local community based information and support for families. Throughout this time the types of services delivered from the centres have changed and developed. Where services have changed there have been localised community engagement activities to ensure families were kept up to date with developments. Despite... MoreClosed 21 February 2025 -
Consultation on Admission Numbers for Sturminster Marshall First School 2026 to 2027
By Virtue of Schedule 3 of the School Organisation (Prescribed Alterations to Maintained Schools) (England) Regulations 2013, Dorset Council is required to consult on changes to provision at Maintained Schools including the reduction in Admission Numbers (AN). The proposed AN will apply to admissions to the relevant age group (the normal year of entry) commencing from the beginning of the school year 2026/27 and for any subsequent school year. Notice is hereby given for the following... MoreClosed 31 January 2025 -
Knightsford Neighbourhood Plan 2023 to 2033
The parishes of Tincleton, West Knighton, West Stafford and Woodsford have prepared a neighbourhood plan. It has sent the draft plan to Dorset Council to arrange for its examination. Dorset Council must now consult on the submitted neighbourhood plan for a minimum period of 6 weeks, extended to 8 weeks to reflect the busy christmas period. This is a Regulation 16 consultation and will take place between Monday 2 December 2024 and Monday 27 January 2025 (inclusive). To respond to the... MoreClosed 27 January 2025 -
Dorset Council Street Trading Policy
We want to hear your views on our draft Street Trading Policy for Dorset Council. Street trading is the sale or offering for sale of items in a street. A ‘street’ includes any road, footway, or other area to which the public have access without payment (including service stations). It is not only the public highway – it can include publicly accessible areas that are privately owned, such as shopping centre car parks and open spaces. The proposed policy can be... MoreClosed 26 January 2025 -
Economic Growth Strategy
A strong economy with sustainable and equitable growth underpins everything Dorset Council wants to achieve. It will increase wealth, create more opportunities for people, improve living standards, and boost funds for public services. Dorset Council wants to encourage sustainable and equitable growth, foster innovation, support businesses and help create new jobs. To do this, we will develop and implement an Economic Growth Strategy which is representative of the area’s... MoreClosed 17 January 2025 -
Dorset Local Heritage List verification
Dorset Council has received nominations for heritage assets to be added to the the Local Heritage List, and 149 of the nominations meet our criteria to be added to the list. We are now verifying the list with the public to check for any reasons why an asset should not be added to the list. The verification period is from Monday 9 December 2024 to Wednesday 8 January 2025. MoreClosed 8 January 2025 -
Admission Arrangements for Community and Voluntary Controlled Schools in Dorset Council 2026 to 2027
Dorset Council will be consulting on the admissions arrangements for the academic year 2026 to 2027. The consultation will run from Monday 11 November 2024 to Friday 20 December 2024. Any person may submit their comments, both positive and negative, to Ed Denham, School Organisation, Dorset Council, County Hall, Dorchester, DT1 1XJ or through email schoolorganisation@dorsetcouncil.gov.uk by Friday 20 December 2024. Signed: Paul Dempsey,... MoreClosed 20 December 2024 -
Low Carbon Dorset Community Impact Survey
Low Carbon Dorset is a Dorset Council programme helping local organisations reduce carbon emissions and save on energy costs. Your community building recently received a grant from Low Carbon Dorset to install energy efficiency or renewable energy measures. We are keen to hear from you about whether you think these measures have improved the building. MoreOpened 20 December 2024 -
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:... MoreOpened 8 November 2024 -
Wool Parish Neighbourhood Plan 2024 to 2038
Wool Parish Council has prepared a neighbourhood plan for its parish. It has sent the draft plan to Dorset Council to arrange for its examination. Wool Neighbourhood Plan 2024-2038 (draft July 2024) Dorset Council must now consult on the submitted neighbourhood plan review for a minimum period of 6 weeks. This is a Regulation 16 consultation and will take place between 6 September 2024 and 18 October 2024 (inclusive). To respond to the consultation, see below. ... MoreClosed 18 October 2024 -
Fontmell Magna Neighbourhood Plan 2017 to 2031 - First Review
Fontmell Magna Parish Council has prepared a review of its neighbourhood plan. It has sent the draft plan to Dorset Council to arrange for its examination. Fontmell Magna Neighbourhood Plan 2017 to 2031 - First Review (draft July 2024) Dorset Council must now consult on the submitted neighbourhood plan for a minimum period of 6 weeks. This is a Regulation 16 consultation and will take place between 30 August and 11 October 2024 (inclusive). To respond to the... MoreClosed 11 October 2024 -
Upcoming webinar - the Dorset local nature recovery strategy
Find out about what the local nature recovery strategy means and hear opportunities to get involved. You are welcome to join 1 of 2 free webinars we are hosting on Wednesday 25 September 2pm to 4pm and Thursday 3 October 6pm to 8pm. This webinar is especially relevant to those managing land and wishing to attract future funding for nature recovery activities. By attending you will find out more about: what the local nature recovery strategy is how Dorset's local... MoreClosed 3 October 2024 -
Wimborne St Giles Neighbourhood Plan 2021 to 2036
Knowlton Parish Council has prepared a neighbourhood plan for its parish. It has sent the draft plan to Dorset Council to arrange for its examination. Dorset Council must now consult on the submitted neighbourhood plan review for a minimum period of 6 weeks. This is a Regulation 16 consultation and will take place between 12 August 2024 and 24 September 2024 (inclusive). To respond to the consultation, see below. The submitted neighbourhood plan is: Wimborne St Giles... MoreClosed 24 September 2024 -
Avon Heath Play Area Survey
We are developing a masterplan for our play area’s future refurbishment, aiming to enhance its appeal and accessibility. We are seeking public feedback on current likes, dislikes, and future wishes for the area. The plan will consider introducing a toddler area, surfacing enhancements, and new inclusive equipment. We need your feedback to help shape the final plan. We believe in creating a play area that meets our community’s needs and expectations. Stay tuned for... MoreClosed 16 September 2024 -
A Big Conversation
Here in Dorset, we’ve seen some big changes recently with the local election in May, and a change of national government following the General Election. As part of the new administration for Dorset Council, we want to create a new council plan. This will set out our key priorities to be delivered by the council over the next 5 years. We want to make change happen. This summer, we’re launching ‘A Big Conversation’ across Dorset, and we want to hear from you, our residents.... MoreClosed 15 September 2024 -
Food Waste Collection Service Survey
The purpose of this survey is to find out more about people's views and experiences of using the Dorset Council food waste collection service so that we can improve it and encourage more people to participate. Your views are so important to us that there is a prize of a £100 Love2Shop gift card for one lucky participant! The prize draw is open to all UK residents aged 18 years and over who receive the Dorset Council Recycle for Dorset service, with the exception of Dorset... MoreClosed 26 August 2024 -
Register to join the Nature Recovery Dorset network
The Nature Recovery Dorset network celebrates and supports the individuals, farmers, landowners, communities, and organisations who are helping restore nature in Dorset. There's no cost or commitment to join - just a shared desire to make nature in Dorset bigger, better and more joined up. Find out more about the network. Follow the simple steps to register by clicking on the link below. Nature Recovery Dorset... MoreOpened 21 August 2024 -
Dorset Council draft Annual Position Statement - 5 year housing land supply - stakeholder engagement
Dorset Council is seeking to confirm its housing land supply position for the base period of 1st April 2023 to 31st March 2024, by producing an Annual Position Statement (APS). This APS will be submitted to the Planning Inspectorate in July 2024. a The Inspectorate will then provide their recommendation in October 2024 with the housing land supply position then being confirmed until October 2025. The government's Published Planning Practice Guidance sets out the process for... MoreClosed 4 July 2024 -
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