Dorset Council have published a news article about what to do with your waste if someone in your household is showing symptoms of COVID-19 (Coronavirus). The update includes information about: Cleaning cloths and personal waste such as used tissues and… Read more about What to do with your waste if you or someone in your household has COVID-19
National lockdown (from 5th January 2021)

As of 5th January we are in a National lockdown: Stay at Home Read more about National lockdown (from 5th January 2021)
Dorset Council area moves to Tier 3 (Very High Alert) from 31st December

Message from Dorset Council: The Government has announced that the Dorset Council area will go into Tier 3 (Very High) from 00:01am on Thursday 31 December. The main restrictions under Tier 3 are: no mixing of households indoors, apart from support… Read more about Dorset Council area moves to Tier 3 (Very High Alert) from 31st December
NIHR looking for volunteers for COVID related survey

The National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) funded research project based at the University of Southampton, is looking to recruit members of the public to take part in a large-scale survey on the preventative behaviours people are taking to avoid… Read more about NIHR looking for volunteers for COVID related survey
Dorset to move to Tier 2 Coronavirus restrictions from 2nd December

Via Dorset Council: The Government has announced that the Dorset Council area will exit out of national restrictions (lockdown) into Tier 2 (High Alert) on Wednesday 2 December. The main restrictions under Tier 2 are: no mixing of households indoors,… Read more about Dorset to move to Tier 2 Coronavirus restrictions from 2nd December
Latest news and information from Dorset Council (16th October 2020)

Highlights from Dorset Council’s latests newsletter (16 October 2020) including the latest COVID and local news Read more about Latest news and information from Dorset Council (16th October 2020)
Dorset Council: “Download the test and trace app”

In a special edition of their news for residents, Dorset Council reminds everyone about the availability of the new NHS Test & Trace app which is now available to download: We are lucky to still have a relatively low infection… Read more about Dorset Council: “Download the test and trace app”
Reaching Out campaign launched to raise awareness of COVID-19 support

Dorset Council and Dorset Citizens Advice have launched a new campaign encouraging residents financially affected by the COVID-19 pandemic to seek support before things become more difficult. The key themes of the Reaching Out campaign, which will be running until… Read more about Reaching Out campaign launched to raise awareness of COVID-19 support
Latest news and updates from Dorset Council (29th June 2020)

Respect, protect and enjoy our coastline Last week’s heatwave has meant we’ve seen another surge in the number of people heading to the beach – with problems of overcrowding, littering and parking. We want people to visit our beautiful coastline,… Read more about Latest news and updates from Dorset Council (29th June 2020)
Celebrating volunteering in Dorset

Matt Prosser, Chief Executive of Dorset Council has delivered a heartfelt message of thanks for all the brilliant volunteers around the county (see letter below), and we certainly know how brilliant our volunteers have been here in Lytchett Matravers. Thank… Read more about Celebrating volunteering in Dorset