Dorset Council Services
Reporting issues to Dorset Council
When reporting an issue, a log number is allocated so you are able to monitor progress and chase, if required. Should matters then not be concluded in a reasonable timeframe, please contact the Parish Council to ask for assistance in raising the priority to undertake the works.
Environmental Health
Many activities - Pests, Noise, Bonfire, lost / stray dog - that can be reported to Environmental Health to seek their assistance. The problem neighbours website can help.
To report issues online to Dorset Council Environmental Health: Contact Environmental health - Dorset Council.
Alternatively you can email for assistance or call 01305 221000.
Roads and Pavements
Potholes, overgrown vegetation blocking a road or pavement, drainage, flytipping, weeds, roadworks, traffic lights, dead animals.
Report a problem on a road or pavement - Dorset Council
Abuse of an adult (Safeguarding)
Report abuse of an adult (Safeguarding) - Our Dorset Adult Social Care and Community Site (dorsetcouncil.gov.uk)
Roadworks and road closures
Dorset Council website has a roadworks and road closures webpage so you can check the latest road situation in your area.
Report a problem on a public right of way - Dorset Council
Report parking issues
Follow the link Parking problems - Dorset Council and 'start now'. Choose the location on the map and then select 'Highway Obstruction' and 'obstruction in the road (vehicle)'. Complete the rest of the online form and click submit. Issues will then be investigated.
Waste - all the information you need
Dorset Council is responsible for kerbside waste disposal. You can find out collection dates, report a missed collection, order additional bins and much more. The most frequently used links are:
Dorset Council are also responsible for Household Recycling Centres
Please find this poster which illustrates your responsibilities should you hire a third party to undertake waste removal on your behalf.