Useful Links
Dorset Council :
County Hall, Collition Park, Dorchester DT1 1XJ.
The general internet website portal for DCC "Dorset for you" is : https://www.dorsetforyou.com
It is possible to set up a "localised" portal on your computer once on the website :
Winterbourne Steepleton : http://mapping.dorsetforyou.com/mylocal/viewresults/10002640779
Winterbourne Abbas : http://mapping.dorsetforyou.com/mylocal/viewresults/10002640800
Dorset Council Customer Service Point :
You can now access face to face support & advice. Please pre-book an appointment on 01305 221000
Venue : Dorchester Library, South Walks House, Charles Street Dorchester DT1 1EE
Opening Times : (Weekdays only)
Monday 10am-5pm; Tuesday 9.30am-5pm; Wednesday 9.30am-1pm; Thursday 9.30am-5pm; Friday 9.30am-5pm
Dorset Council Highways Dept : To report potholes, damage, obstructions and blocked road drains/gulleys etc on all roads (except A35) please tel 01305 221000 or log your call on the Dorset For You website.
Follow link : https://www.dorsetforyou.com/travel-dorset/contact-dorset-highways
Dorset Councillor for the area is Mr Roland Tarr (see home page for contact details)
Dorset Waste Partnerhip :
Grove House, Millers Close, Dorchester DT1 1SS. Telephone : 01305 221040
Website : www.dorsetcouncil.gov.uk/bins-recycling-and-litter/bins-recycling-and-litter
This is a partnership of all local councils formed to manage refuse/rubbish collections as well as recycling depots and collections. Garden waste collections are also undertaken but at an additional annual charge.
Highways England (formerly Agency) : (based in Exeter)
For main A35 road issues in Winterbourne Abbas. Tel 01392 312658 (www.highways.gov.uk)
Environment Agency : Although Dorset Council are responsible for the South Winterbourne (as it is not now classed as a river), visit the EA website for flood information, guidance & warnings in local areas.
Local Blandford office - Tel 0370 8506506 (www.environment-agency.gov.uk)
Link for South Winterbourne Valley area :
http://apps.environment-agency.gov.uk/flood/34678.aspx?page=1&type=RiverAndTown&term=martinstown
Dorset Police :
This this link for our area :
https://www.dorset.police.uk/neighbourhood-policing/dorchester-sherborne/dorchester-west-rural/
Phone : Call Dorset Police on: 101
Please only use the number above for non-emergency calls. If a crime is in progress or life is in danger, please dial 999.
Utility Companies :
Wessex Water : Water Supplies : Tel 0345 600 4600; Drainage & Sewerage : Tel 0345 850 5959
Electricity : Scottish & Southern Electricity (SSE) Emergencies/ Power Failures : Tel 0800 072 7282
Gas : Southern Gas Networks. Emergency Gas leaks etc : Tel 0800 111 999
Phones : British Telecom (BT). Problems with a phone line From a landline: 0800 800 151 From a mobile: 0330 123 4151
NB : The above companies operate the infrastructure/networks for the various utilities but the actual suppliers who sell the services can be selected on a individual cost / service basis.
Age UK
Anyone can contact Age UK for help on enquiries@ageuknswd.org.uk or 01305 269444 – regardless of your age.
Domestic Abuse :
Helpline : 0800 032 5204 (24 hours) In an emergency always ring 999
Live Well :
If you want to lose weight, become more active, give up smoking or reduce the booze !
Visit : www.livewelldorset.co.uk/about-livewell
Electric Car Charging :
GRIDSERVE, have developed an interactive electric car charge time & cost calculator to help drivers calculate how much it will cost and how long it will take to charge their electric car - https://www.gridserve.com/electric-leasing/tools-calculators/charging-time-cost-calculator
Eco rating of mobile phones : (Virgin Media)
www.o2.co.uk/better-connections-plan/eco-rating
Link to : Dorchester Area Shopping & Deliveries