In its latest update, Dorset Council has said it will be resuming kerbside garden waster collections from Monday 27th April. The service was suspended to reassign garden waste collection crews to regular food, rubbish and recycling collections for anticipated absence… Read more about Garden waste kerbside collections to resume from Monday 27th April
How you can help tackle fly-tipping during the Coronavirus pandemic
Dorset Council have published a news release regarding fly-tipping and what we can all help to tackle the problem. With household recycling centres currently closed because of the pandemic the Council are requesting “that any waste that would usually need to… Read more about How you can help tackle fly-tipping during the Coronavirus pandemic
Library services during the Coronavirus outbreak
Our libraries are of course closed during the current pandemic, but they are still providing services online. In a Dorset Libraries update, Dorset Council have provided details of just how you can continue to enjoy library services during the lockdown.… Read more about Library services during the Coronavirus outbreak
Citizens Advice & Lockdown
Purbeck Citizens Advice normally hold drop-in sessions at the Library but these are obviously currently not available. However, people can still get advice by phone or email. Here’s the latest from Purbeck Citizens Advice (and please see poster below) Purbeck… Read more about Citizens Advice & Lockdown
Coronavirus news and updates from Dorset Council
Here’s the latest news and updates (as of 9th April 2020) from Dorset Council, regarding the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) outbreak: Please stay at home and love your local area This Easter and, indeed while this crisis continues, we’re urging you to… Read more about Coronavirus news and updates from Dorset Council
Bins, recycling and litter – Service update from Dorset Council (9th April)
Here’s the latest update (as of 9th April 2020) from Dorset Council regarding changes to bins, recycling and litter collections: Most food, recycling, rubbish and glass collections are taking place as usual, including on Good Friday and Bank Holiday Monday… Read more about Bins, recycling and litter – Service update from Dorset Council (9th April)
Dorset Police & Council “Working with you to keep your safe” travel advice
Dorset Police, the Dorset Police & Crime Commissioner and BCP and Dorset councils have provided the poster below to remind us of the government guidance relating to COVID-19 (Coronavirus) and travel
Lytchett Matravers Angels supporting local residents
The fantastic residence of Lytchett Matravers have come together under the community group ‘The Lytchett Matravers Angels’ and are already helping residents in isolation with prescription collection, shopping and running a food bank, as well as sorting out people to… Read more about Lytchett Matravers Angels supporting local residents
Changes to Dorset’s health services
A message from Public Health Dorset: Changes to Dorset’s health services NHS services in Dorset are gearing up for changes to help minimise the spread of COVID-19 (Coronavirus) and deal with any upturn in patient numbers caused by the outbreak.… Read more about Changes to Dorset’s health services
Coronavirus and use of public rights of way
Dorset Council have issued a notice about the use of public rights of way during the Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak: Dorset Council recognises that public rights of way and the cycleway / walking trails in Dorset provide an opportunity for local… Read more about Coronavirus and use of public rights of way