More 20mph speed limits - but do they work?

Ten more Dorset towns and villages are to have extended or new 20mph speed limits before Easter.

Dorset Council to spend record £482m running services

Revealed in Dorset Council's 2026/27 budget proposals, a record total of £482m will be spent running services in the area. Council tax will rise by 4.99 percent, meaning a Band D home will pay an ...

Dorset Council to increase council tax for 2026/27

RESIDENTS face paying more in council tax after Dorset Council said it would be increasing its share of the bill.

Dorset Council admits some children's services 'worsening'

WORK with children and families is falling short in some areas at Dorset Council with many areas of performance now labelled ...
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How will I be affected by bin collection changes?

A council is warning of upcoming changes to its bin collection days. Dorset Council said it was improving the efficiency and reliability of waste services. Jon Andrews, cabinet member for place ...

Dorset Council considering £2 million to cut energy costs

Dorset Council’s cabinet will meet on January 29 to discuss plans that include £1.3 million to accelerate the replacement of streetlights ...

'Dorset deserves fair funding': Council defends tax rise in £482m budget

Dorset Council has revealed their budget for 2026/27.

Council encourages schools to ban phones

Guidance urges schools to prohibit phone use and encourages families to delay smartphone ownership.