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  • Pilotage Directions Amendment – Weymouth Harbour

    Notice of public consultation Closing Date 25 th July 2025 Pilotage Directions Amendment – Weymouth Harbour Introduction Weymouth Harbour, as a Competent Harbour Authority (CHA) under the Pilotage Act 1987(the Act), intends to amend its Pilotage Directions. This consultation is issued in accordance with Section 7 of the Act and invites feedback from stakeholders on the proposed changes. This Public Consultation Notice gives both notice and detail... More
    Closes 25 July 2025

  • Proposed Weymouth Peninsula Harbour Revision Order

    HARBOURS ACT 1964 (AS AMENDED) Proposed Weymouth Peninsula Harbour Revision Order Notice of application for a Harbour Revision Order NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Dorset Council (“the applicant”) has applied to the Marine Management Organisation (“the MMO”) for a Harbour Revision order under section 14 of the Harbours Act 1964. The proposed order would disapply the Open Port Duty to area shaded red on the Peninsula Plan deposited with the... More
    Closes 1 August 2025

  • Pharmaceutical Needs Assessment (PNA) 2025

    A Pharmaceutical Needs Assessment (PNA) is a statement of needs in relation to pharmaceutical services. It is a key tool for NHS England to decide how to commission pharmaceutical services and aid in the consideration of applications to join the pharmaceutical list for the area. Every Health and Wellbeing Board is required to assess the need for pharmaceutical services in its area and to publish a PNA. The Dorset Health and Wellbeing Board and the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole... More
    Closes 14 August 2025

  • Model Byelaws consultation

    There are currently several Byelaws for the regulation of businesses and practitioners who undertake skin piercing practices. Currently, we have different parts of the county following different rules. The Legacy Councils (East Dorset District Council, North Dorset District Council and Purbeck District Council) have Byelaws regulating Ear Piecing, Electrolysis, Tattooing and Acupuncture. West Dorset District Council and Weymouth and Portland Borough Council however use newer... More
    Closes 14 August 2025

  • 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:... More
    Closes 15 August 2025

  • Housing Allocation Policy Consultation

    The Council has a public law duty to operate a Housing Allocation Scheme, like all local authorities. This scheme explains how to register for housing, how applications are assessed, and how properties are allocated. Dorset Council is required to periodically review its Housing Allocation Scheme. The current housing allocation scheme was introduced in 2021. The Council intends to amend its Housing Allocation Schemes, so that it continues to meet legal... More
    Closes 24 August 2025

  • Pleasure Boat, Vessel and Boatperson Licensing Policy Consultation

    Dorset Council is proposing to introduce a new policy for the licensing of Pleasure Boats, Vessels and Boatpersons. A new draft Policy has been prepared by officers for consultation. The policy is intended to give a fair, consistent and equitable approach across the Dorset Council area. This would give the Council, as Licensing Authority greater control over the licensing of pleasure craft and ensure that all operators and boatpersons are subject to the same application,... More
    Closes 13 September 2025

  • Dorset National Landscape Management Plan Consultation

    Dorset Council and its partners in the Dorset National Landscape Partnership have a statutory responsibility for reviewing and developing a 5-year management plan for the landscape. These are plans for the Dorset National Landscape Partnership and team, individual partner organisations, farmers and landowners, communities and businesses. The purpose is to set out how we all may contribute towards the conservation and enhancement of natural beauty in this special area. A new draft plan has... More
    Closes 22 September 2025

  • 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. More
    Closes 31 December 2025
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