Dorset COP

Dorset COP (Conference of the Parties) is Dorset’s very own opportunity for the community to have its say on the climate and ecological crises. By bringing together a wide cross section of community-based groups from across the county we hope to raise awareness of the need and desire to act locally, in a way that…

Emergency alerts

The UK government’s new Emergency Alerts system is now live. The system will enable people to be contacted via their mobile phone when lives are in danger.  On Sunday 23 April 2023 at 3pm, there will be a national test of the Emergency Alerts service. It will be used to warn you in the event…

Poundbury gets talking

Around 70 people crowded around tables in Brownsword Hall on 15th March to kick start The BIg Poundbury Conversation, after the Love Poundbury AGM. Surrounded by post-it notes, local residents were invited to discuss together what they liked about living or working here, and what might be improved. This is the start of a series…

Join the Big Poundbury Conversation

The Big Poundbury Conversation is an initiative launched by the Residents’ Association for all who live and work in Poundbury, and people are already sharing their views. We want to know what you think about being here, and what might help make this a really great place. What are people saying so far? What do…

Home from hospital

Dorset Help and Kindness are helping patients get home quickly and safely after a stay in hospital. They work with patients, their families, the care coordinators, and discharge teams to see if there are community services to support. This includes working closely with the Volunteer Centre Dorset and other community organisations to provide immediate, intermediate, and longer…

Dorchester Access Group

DAG is a small group, facilitated by the Town Council, which meets quarterly to help improve the standard of access relating to the built environment including road schemes and public and commercial buildings within the town. They act as a consultative group and can bring projects forward such as the installation of dropped kerbs or…