Council tax on some empty houses in Dorset set to quadruple
From April this year, houses in Dorset that have been empty for 10 years or more will be charged 400% or quadruple council tax.
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Councils helping Dorset residents to get to their vaccination centre
There are 20 vaccination sites in Dorset, and if you have an appointment and difficulty in getting to one of them, help is available.
It’s back to school for Dorset police dogs
The former Wimborne First School premises are being used to train police dogs to search for people and substances.
Warning in Dorset – Covid-19 case rate too high to become complacent
Dorset and Bournemouth, Christchurch & Poole councils have issued a warning that despite a drop in Covid rates it’s too early to become complacent.
1,000 Covid-related deaths in Dorset marked by candlelit tribute
This week marks an extremely sad occasion in Dorset as the county passes the milestone of 1,000 Covid-19-related deaths and as a tribute 1,000 electric candles were lit in their memory.
Funding of over £300,000 will help with drug and alcohol misuse in Dorset
The money will help people in Dorset to access detox and rehabilitation services and will support rough sleepers.
Time is running out to apply for help with utility bills
Dorset residents have until 12 February to put in their applications to apply for funding to pay utility bills.
Additional mortuary to be provided in Poole
It had been hoped that this additional mortuary wouldn’t be needed, but because of the rise in cases, the Poole port site is to be utilised.
Mark Holocaust Memorial Day today 27 January with online ceremony
Churches such as Wimborne Minster have held poignant services in previous years, but you can still mark the day online.
Weekly COVID-19 testing for council frontline workers
As one in three people with COVID-19 are asymptomatic, the lateral flow testing will identify them and ensure they self-isolate.