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
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 :
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. Normal bin collections are on Thursdays of every week (except for Xmas etc)
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/
Please only use the number above for non-emergency calls. If a crime is in progress or life is in danger, please dial 999.
Dorset & Wiltshire Fire & Rescue Service : Emergencies 999; Non emergency 01722 691000
Dorset "Out of Hours" Medical Service Phone : NHS Tel 111
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 052 0400
To report a powercut : FREEPHONE 105
Scottish & Southern Electricity Community Toolkit (Nov 2024)
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. Most landlines have now been digitised.
Age UK
Anyone can contact Age UK for help on enquiries@ageuknswd.org.uk or 01305 269444 – regardless of your age.
If you want to lose weight, become more active, give up smoking or reduce the booze !
Visit : www.livewelldorset.co.uk/about-livewell
RSPCA Tel 01305 1234 999 (Weymouth branch)
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
www.o2.co.uk/better-connections-plan/eco-rating
Link to : Dorchester Area Shopping & Deliveries