Dorset County Council21 Dec 2025Reptile charity runs free children's Christmas clubThe charity provides activities and meals for young people in need over the festive period.21 Dec 20258 Dec 2025Council pledges to monitor incinerator emissionsOpponents argue the incinerator will cause air pollution and damage the local tourism industry.8 Dec 20251 Oct 2025Concerns raised over number of rural pharmaciesCouncillors highlight problems facing patients in rural areas who rely on public transport1 Oct 202525 Aug 2025'Much needed' rest stop to be demolishedDrivers needing to stop between Dorset and Devon will have one fewer option from September.25 Aug 202522 Aug 2025St George's cross 'intimidating', council saysThe leader of Dorset Council says the flags have been hijacked by some far-right groups.22 Aug 202527 Mar 2025Extra funding for council's climate change plansDorset Council will spend an extra £6m to reduce greenhouse gas emissions at a faster rate.27 Mar 202528 Jan 2025Decision on battery storage facility deferredConcerns have been raised about access to the battery storage site located in Chickerell, near Weymouth28 Jan 202513 Jan 2025Council considers whether to join 'Heart of Wessex'Swindon Borough Council is weighing up whether it should join other councils in a combined authority.13 Jan 202510 Jan 2025Councils confirm devolution bid despite concernsCouncils in Wiltshire, Somerset and Dorset could form a new Heart of Wessex combined authority.10 Jan 2025...