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Find out what's been happening in Dorset. There's information about improving roads, how we can help you to stay living in your home, and an explanation of how the council budget works.

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An audio recording of the latest edition of our residents' magazine that is delivered to homes in the Dorset Council area. You can read the magazine here .

An audio recording of our residents' magazine that is delivered to homes in the Dorset Council area. You can also also read the magazine here .

An audio recording of the latest edition of our residents' magazine that is delivered to homes in the Dorset Council area. You can also read the magazine ⁠here⁠ .

An audio recording of the latest edition of our residents' magazine that is delivered to homes in the Dorset Council area. You can also read the magazine here .

Audio recordings of the spring 2023 edition of our residents' magazine, Dorset Council News. Dorset Council News is published three times a year, in March, June and November, and is delivered to all households in the Dorset Council area (just under 184,000 homes).

Audio recordings of the winter 2022 edition of our residents' magazine, Dorset Council News. Dorset Council News is published three times a year, in March, June and November, and is delivered to all households in the Dorset Council area (just under 184,000 homes).  

Audio recordings of the spring 2022 edition of our residents' magazine, Dorset Council News. Dorset Council News is published three times a year, in March, June and November, and is delivered to all households in the Dorset Council area (just under 180,000 homes). It is also available in all  Dorset libraries,  and on CD on request.

The winter 2021 edition of our residents' magazine, Dorset Council News with updates on the work of the council and on local issues Dorset Council News is published three times a year, in March, June and November, and is delivered to all households in the Dorset Council area (just under 180,000 homes). It is also available in all  Dorset libraries,  and on CD on reque...

A discussion between planning officers Amelia Rose and Christopher Lee about how prevalent is the issue of second homes and whether the planning system can tackle the issue. More information about the Dorset Council Local Plan can be found at www.dorsetcouncil.gov.uk/dorset-council-local-plan

This is an audio recording of the July 2021 edition of Dorset Council's residents magazine. The aim of the magazine is to provide updates on the work of the council and on local issues  Dorset Council News is published three times a year, in March, June and November, and is delivered to all households in the Dorset Council area (just under 180,000 homes). It is also availa...

Planning Police Officer Christopher Lee talks to Oliver Randle, Environment Assessment Officer about the Dorset Council Local Plan and how it can help towards tackling climate change The Dorset Council Local Plan outlines the strategy for: The growth Dorset needs Development in suitable places Community services including schools, retail, leisure and community facilities The appropriate character...

Planning Policy Officer Amelia Rose talks to Terry Sneller, Local Plan team leader about the development or spatial strategy for the Dorset Council Local Plan. The Dorset Council Local Plan outlines the strategy for: The growth Dorset needs Development in suitable places Community services including schools, retail, leisure and community facilities The appropriate character and quality of developm...

Nick Cardell,  a senior planning officer, and Hilary Jordan, service manager for spatial planning, explain how housing need is calculated and what is the impact of the Government's changes to the way it is worked out. The Dorset Council Local Plan outlines the strategy for: The growth Dorset needs  Development in suitable places  Community services including schools, retail, leisure...

Senior Planning Policy Officer Frances Summers talks with Housing enabling Officers Paul Derrien and Chris McDermott about affordable housing. Answering questions such as: What is affordable housing? How can the Dorset Council Local Plan help provide affordable housing? What are exception sites? The Dorset Council Local Plan outlines the strategy for: The growth Dorset needs Development in suitabl...

Cllr David Walsh and Senior Planning Policy Officer, Frances Summers explain what the Dorset Council Local Plan is and why we want you views on it. The consultation will start in January 2021. The Dorset Council Local Plan outlines the strategy for · The growth Dorset needs · Development in suitable places · Community services including schools, retail, leisure and community facilities · The appro...