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** Latest updates from Dorset Council
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young children eating nachos at a younth club event
** Apply now for Dorset Council's Youth Grant funding
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Young people in Dorset are set to benefit from an increase in this year’s Dorset Council Youth Grant which means there is an overall fund of £200,000 for 2024 to 2025. The fund can support the delivery of a range of positive activities for young people living in Dorset.
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Trucks resurfacing a road
** Extending the life of our roads by surface dressing
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Our annual round of work starts in late April to maintain rural and residential roads.
Using a process called surface dressing, we can extend the life of these roads by providing a waterproof seal. It is a quick process, taking place between the hours of 5am and 6pm. It is a vital part of our annual road maintenance programme, and typically lasts around 10 years.
Letters are sent to those affected, including households, farms, schools and businesses. This includes advice on road closures, suspension of on-street parking and any
diversions during these hours.
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Aerial photo of the new car park overlooking the inner harbour
** North Quay car park in Weymouth reopens
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Following successful demolition of the former borough council offices at North Quay, Weymouth, the car park is officially reopen.
The cost to park in the council office car park has not changed, ranging from 50p for 30 minutes to £6 for 10 hours. Payment can be made by cash or card, or by using the online app.
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Children siting on the floor with their hands up listening to a band
** Successful music hub bid for Dorset and Somerset to deliver music education across the region
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The Octagon Theatre has been appointed by Arts Council England to lead the Music Hub for Dorset and Somerset from September 2024, as part of an ambitious national programme to provide high-quality music education for all children and young people.
The newly combined Music Hub for Dorset and Somerset will operate through Somerset Council’s Octagon Theatre and will be one of 44 Hub Lead Organisations nationally, replacing 117 currently. This collaboration will draw in the expertise of partners and stakeholders from across the existing music education hub communities in each area so even more young people can access musical and creative learning opportunities.
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Money stacked up
** Need funding for a community project? We can help.
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The latest round of the Capital Leverage Fund (Round 5) is now open and welcoming applications for projects which will provide new and improved facilities for communities and residents in our area.
The grants, which are managed by us, can help with funding towards a diverse range of projects, including village hall or community building enhancements, renovations, maintenance, or new build projects, including car parks, play areas, multi-use games areas, theatres, community sports clubs, sports pitches, and landscaping.
‘Not for profit’ community organisations who meet our criteria can apply for a capital grant of between £1,000 and £25,000, to fund up to 20% of their total project costs. Successful applicants will be required to secure the remaining 80% of costs before any grant is made available to them.
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More news:
* Road repairs continue
* Residents to vote on Buckhorn Weston & Kington Magna Neighbourhood Plan
* Beaucroft College opens its doors
* New Birth to Settled Adulthood Service goes live
* Bibby Stockholm update
* International Nurses Day - 12 May
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