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
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.