Dorset fire stations under threat of closure
Eight fire stations have been identified for closure, with the fire authority meeting on 10 February to discuss the proposals.
Eight fire stations have been identified for closure, with the fire authority meeting on 10 February to discuss the proposals.
Roads, care and jobs funding are included in the council’s budget for the coming year, with a Council Tax rise of 4.99 per cent.
New government ratings reveal how well local authorities are tackling potholes and investing taxpayers’ money.
The council’s Inclusion Tenancy Sustainment Officer helps people to work through problems to give them home security.
Police are keen to speak to anyone who saw what happened or who has dashcam footage of the collision which took place on Friday 19 December.
Scammers are damaging cars in the area in order to buy them cheaply.
To put forward your views on licensing in the Dorset Council area, take part in a survey by 11 January 2026.
In the run up to Christmas, Dorset Council is permitting free parking on certain dates in its car parks to help shoppers.
Dorset Council has launched its ‘Give the Greatest Gift’ campaign to encourage people to become foster carers.
The public survey for the Local Plan and Local Transport Plan have received more than 10,000 responses, a record number.