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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

  • Events and drop-in sessions - local nature recovery strategy consultation

    Dorset local nature recovery strategy 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 draft strategy is out for public consultation from 7 th May to 30 th July 2025. During this time you can come along to one of the events or drop-in sessions listed below to: learn about plans to make more space for nature in Dorset speak to our... More
    Closes 30 July 2025

  • 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... More
    Closes 30 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

  • 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... 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 boatmen are subject to the same application,... More
    Closes 13 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

  • 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 'Join here' below. Nature Recovery Dorset... More
    Closes 31 March 2026

  • Head over to Instagram

    Follow posts, stories and get involved in quick polls. @YouthInDorset More
    Closes 29 May 2026

  • Check back here soon for more opportunities to have your say

    Check back soon for more information. More
    Closes 29 May 2026
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