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CONNECTED COMMUNITIES

Welcome to your thriving local community

Loci has everything covered in your local area:

  • Bin schedules with notifications
  • Recycling centres
  • Council tax
  • Local business directory
  • Health & support
  • Housing & maintenance
For Residents
For Councils
For Businesses

FAQs

What is Loci, and how can it help me?

Loci is a new community app that connects you with what’s happening in Dorset. It helps you stay informed about local news, services and events, while also making it easier to share information, get involved and support your community.

You can use Loci to:

• Discover local updates, activities, and opportunities in one trusted place
• Easily find services and contact Dorset Council, or local groups when you need support
• Share useful information with neighbours and stay connected to your area

Loci brings your Dorset local community online in a way that’s positive, inclusive, and privacy-friendly.

How can I find information about Dorset Council Tax and the latest Dorset Council Tax increase?

With Loci, you can quickly access the official Dorset Council pages on council tax, including details about Dorset County Council tax rates and any recent Dorset Council tax increase. Loci links you straight to secure, up-to-date payment and information pages on the Dorset Council website (dorsetcouncil.gov.uk).

Where can I find updates about garden waste collection and local recycling centres like the Wimborne Recycling Centre or Weymouth Tip in Dorset?

Through Loci, you can find current daily bins schedules and access the latest updates from Dorset Council about garden waste collection and local recycling sites such as the Wimborne Recycling Centre, Bridport Recycling Centre, Sherborne Recycling Centre, and Weymouth Recycling Centre. It also helps you locate your nearest Dorchester Tip, Shaftesbury Rubbish Tip, or Sherborne Recycling site directly through the Dorset Council website (dorsetcouncil.gov.uk).

How can I find parking options like the Swannery Car Park Weymouth or Holmbush Car Park through Loci?

Loci helps you easily find parking and travel information across Dorset, including car parks such as Swannery Car Park Weymouth, Pavilion Car Park Weymouth, Harbourside Car Park Weymouth, Holmbush Car Park, Cobb Gate Car Park, and Angel Lane Car Park. You can also check details for Weymouth Park and Ride through direct links to Dorset Council’s parking pages on (dorsetcouncil.gov.uk).

How does Loci help me find Dorset Council planning permission and Dorset for You planning applications?

Loci connects you straight to the official Dorset Council website to explore Dorset for You planning applications, apply for Dorset Council planning permission, or view updates on planning Dorset and North Dorset planning. It also links to information about Dorset County Council planning permission so you can stay informed about local developments on (dorsetcouncil.gov.uk).

 

Please note: availability of specific features and services within the Loci app depends on your local council. Loci connects to official council systems, so only services that your council provides and chooses to make accessible through Loci will be available in your area

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