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Dorset Council is making £5.25 million available for highways to improve flood resilience, repair storm-damaged roads and clean gullies.

With unprecedented levels of water, residents and businesses are being urged to be prepared as more rain is on the way.

Dorset Council has responded to comments claiming that blocked drains are the main reason for the recent flooding.

Because of flood levels, residents of the three sites are being advised to leave their homes as the water is rising.

With numerous roads across Dorset still flooded and some impassable, the service has advice for motorists and pedestrians.

A photo gallery in Moors Valley ‘Amphibians Are Friends — A Tale of Toad Patrol’ officially launches at 11am on Valentine’s Day, 14 February.

The two unitary authorities are working with Natural England on the Dorset Local Nature Recovery Strategy.

Following the discovery of bird flu in several swans, measures are being taken to reduce any risk to the public.

The company’s Come Rain or Shine campaign continues, and a range of free water-saving devices are offered.

There are changes to collection days in the BCP Council area from Christmas Day right through to Saturday 17 January 2026.