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  • 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... More
    Opened 2 December 2024
  • 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... More
    Opened 2 December 2024
  • 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... More
    Opened 21 November 2024
  • 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,... More
    Opened 11 November 2024
  • Dorset Council Call for Sites 2024

    Please use this online form to submit sites for assessment by the Council. We are interested in receiving submissions for sites that may have potential for: New homes (including for the settled and Traveller communities). Employment land. There is a deadline of 20 December 2024 for submissions to the Call for Sites. Please note: as part of your submission you will be asked to draw an outline of the submitted site on an interactive map (see Question 11 of... More
    Opened 8 November 2024
  • 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... More
    Opened 4 November 2024
  • 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... More
    Opened 1 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. ... More
    Closed 18 October 2024
  • Add your land to the High Opportunity Nature Areas map which forms part of the Dorset local nature recovery strategy

    Put your land forward to be included in the High Opportunity Nature Areas. The Dorset Local Nature Recovery Strategy (LNRS) is being co-produced with a wide range of stakeholders and groups to identify the best opportunities to restore, grow and connect nature across the county. The high opportunity nature area map will show where some of these opportunities are or could be. The implementation of the strategy by many people in Dorset will help reverse declines in nature... More
    Closed 11 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... More
    Closed 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... More
    Closed 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... More
    Closed 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... More
    Closed 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.... More
    Closed 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... More
    Closed 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... More
    Opened 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... More
    Closed 4 July 2024
  • Head over to Instagram

    Follow posts, stories and get involved in quick polls. @YouthInDorset More
    Opened 9 May 2024
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    Opened 9 May 2024
  • Local Transport Plan Opportunities and Issues

    Dorset Council and BCP Council are working together on options to move around Dorset safely, efficiently, and sustainably for years to come. This will be a joint plan, designed and managed by BCP and Dorset Councils using the results of a wide-reaching engagement survey. The Councils are listening to valuable feedback and not making any big decisions at this stage. This joint plan will set out how transport is delivered to meet some of the demanding challenges facing the... More
    Closed 3 March 2024
  • Dorset Council News Magazine Survey

    We hope you find our magazine useful. To help us decide whether to continue producing it in a paper format in the future, we would like you to answer some questions. The magazine is delivered to households in the Dorset Council area twice a year. An audio version is also available on our website. The cost to Council Tax payers each year for printing and distributing the magazine is just under 35 pence for both editions. Prize draw If you would like to enter our prize draw for... More
    Closed 31 January 2024
  • Active Travel Infrastructure Plan

    Dorset Council's Active Travel Infrastructure Plan is a long term strategy for improving the network for walking, cycling and wheeling - that is, using a mobility scooter, wheelchair or similar mobility aid to get around. The plans include the network of prioritised routes based on which parts of the network would be most useful to improve. This survey gives you the opportunity to provide your views on: - whether the network of key routes is correct, and - whether the... More
    Closed 18 January 2024
  • Consultation for Conifers Primary School, Weymouth

    Dorset Council are consulting on the admissions arrangements for Conifers Primary School. The proposed Admission Numbers (AN) will apply to admissions to the relevant age group (the normal year of entry) commencing from the beginning of the school year 2025/26 and for any subsequent school year. The consultation will run from Wednesday 15 November until Tuesday 9 January 2024. The relevant information needed can be seen on the dedicated 2025 to 2026 school admission... More
    Closed 9 January 2024
  • Consultation for Cranborne Middle School

    Dorset Council are consulting on the admissions arrangements for Cranborne Middle School. The proposed Admission Numbers (AN) will apply to admissions to the relevant age group (the normal year of entry) commencing from the beginning of the school year 2025/26 and for any subsequent school year. The consultation will run from Wednesday 15 November until Tuesday 9 January 2024. The relevant information needed can be seen on the dedicated 2025 to 2026 school admission... More
    Closed 9 January 2024
  • Consultation for Bincombe Valley Primary School, Weymouth

    Dorset Council are consulting on the admissions arrangements for Bincombe Valley Primary School, Weymouth. The proposed Admission Numbers (AN) will apply to admissions to the relevant age group (the normal year of entry) commencing from the beginning of the school year 2025/26 and for any subsequent school year. The consultation will run from Wednesday 15 November until Tuesday 9 January 2024. The relevant information needed can be seen on the dedicated 2025 to 2026... More
    Closed 9 January 2024
  • Dorset Council Residents' Survey 2023-2024

    In the autumn and winter of 2023/24, independent research company, Information by Design, carried out our biennial Dorset Council Residents’ Survey. The survey results highlight residents’ views about the council, where they live, and issues that matter to them. The survey was hand-delivered to over 2,000 Dorset residents, with results weighted by age group, geography, sex, ethnicity, and socio-economic background to ensure a representative sample of the entire area, with a 2%... More
    Closed 31 December 2023
  • Purbeck Local Plan supplementary proposed main modifications

    Supplementary Proposed Main Modifications Consultation This consultation relates to supplementary proposed Main Modifications (SMM) to the Purbeck Local Plan (2018-2034). These are modifications which are necessary to address planning issues of soundness and for compliance with legislation relating to the local plan making process. The consultation runs between 10 November 2023 and 11:45 pm on 22 December 2023. The Council will not consider any representations received after... More
    Closed 22 December 2023
  • Childcare Survey for Dorset Families

    This survey is to find out from parents and carers what your experiences and needs are in relation to childcare for children and young people 0-14 years (18 for children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). The Childcare Act 2006 and the statutory guidance Early Education and Childcare Guidance for local authorities requires local authorities to assess whether we have enough childcare, at the times, and in the places, that Dorset families need. We want to... More
    Closed 8 December 2023
  • Better Days - Day Opportunities Survey

    We want to better understand how to redevelop our day opportunities model. A significant number of people in our county, for a number of reasons including illness or disability, need some support to plan their days or access activities and interests that matter to them. We call this support to access day opportunities. Our aim is to inform the development of a day opportunity model that offers choice, variety and personalisation for the people who use them. We want to find out... More
    Closed 8 December 2023
  • Better Days - Day Opportunities Survey (Easy Read)

    In 2021, we asked people in Dorset what they wanted to do with their day and how we could help make it better. We asked about how people use day services and other day opportunities. People told us that they wanted to be with their friends and have a variety of activites to do in their week. But we asked these questions during the Coronavirus lockdown and we are not sure that people told us everything they wanted to. ... More
    Closed 8 December 2023
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