With warnings in place not to have barbecues or fires in high fire risk areas of the county, Dorset Council is seeking agreement to look at measures prohibiting or controlling the use of disposable barbecues and other fire-related activities.
A virtual tea party is to be held this Thursday 18 June for Dorset’s Shared Lives carers and the families they look after to mark Shared Lives Week.
Inevitably, despite the gradual easing of lockdown and the opening up of businesses, there are going to be huge job losses.
One in three people in the West have been a target of a scam since lockdown, which is why Citizens Advice Dorset is keen to back the Scam Awareness Campaign which runs from 15-28 June.
Following increased demand for assistance, Diverse Abilities has appointed five new keyworkers to its Supported Living Service.
The statue of Robert Baden-Powell is being removed from Poole Quay today, Thursday 11 June and will be put in safe storage.
During lockdown, more people have been using their bikes for exercise, but sadly this has had an impact on an important wildlife site near Bere Regis.
With people being urged to cycle or walk instead of using public transport, Dorset Council is keen to hear residents’ views on changing the travel infrastructure in our towns and villages.
The last three months have been very difficult for residents who have been told to shield, and although some are now able to go out for socially distancing walks, many are still confined to their homes.
Dorset Council is working to lower its carbon footprint over the coming months.
