The Finance and Procurement Team provides an update on how Dorset Council are approaching the changes scheduled for 2025.
Events: online and in-person
As part of its training offer, DAPTC holds online and in-person events in the form of webinars, meetings and conferences.
Webinars, under the banner of Working Togther Webinars (WTW) tend to be free events with no limit on who can attend. DAPTC holds WTW with Dorset Council and other relevant parties to brief parish and town councils about key changes, projects and initiatives that will affect lives in Dorset. They may simply provide information or include an ask for action - it all depends on the topic. The WTW with Dorset Council often provide an opportunity to engage with Dorset Council officers, elected members and other specialist experts.
To find out more about the purpose of Working Together Webinars, WATCH THIS 1 MINUTE VIDEO on Vimeo.
Conferences are in-person events which tend to be orientated around councillors or clerks and employees although at times, depending on the subject matter, they may be for everyone. These events attract a fee - just like training courses - to cover costs and refreshments as conferences run from morning through to mid-afternoon.
What if I can't attend an event?
DAPTC will publish any resources from events as soon as possible, in an article similar to those below. Webinars are recorded when possible and uploaded like resources for those that can't make it on the day.
WTW: Supporting Older People with Age UK North, South & West Dorset
Age UK North, South & West Dorset (Age UK NS&WD) is an independent local charity that exists to enable older people across rural Dorset to maintain physical and mental wellbeing in later life. This is achieved by providing direct services to enable older people to remain independent and enjoying life, organising activities to create opportunities for an enriched social life, and by working with older people to campaign and have their voices heard. Age UK NS&WD has been a part of the local community helping older people for over 65 years and has 40 dedicated staff and over 150 volunteers helping to deliver services and activities.
Thursday 23 April 2026 | 4 - 5pm | Online via Zoom
Dorset parish and town councils are invited to a webinar with Age UK NS&WD which will include:
- Details of their key services;
- Examples of the local impact of their work;
- How councils can engage with or signpost residents to Age UK's support;
- A general Q&A session.
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DAPTC Parish Networking Events
In-person events aimed at smaller parish councils in Dorset, providing topical updates and opportunities for networking at venues around the county.
These 90-minute DAPTC hosted events are suitable for clerks, officers, employees and councillors. Generally, the format will be 45 minutes of presentations followed by 45 minutes of discussion and networking. Subject matters will be relevant to all local councils in Dorset but the focus will be particularly for smaller parish councils.
These events are for information only and are not part of any wider area-based governance.
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DAPTC Clerks' Café
Online events aimed at clerks of smaller parish councils and parish meetings in Dorset, providing topical updates and opportunities for networking.
These 1-hour DAPTC hosted Zoom events will be split into 2 - 3 segments including the latest news and updates, presentations, and discussion/networking. Subject matters will be relevant to all local councils in Dorset but the focus will be particularly for smaller parish councils and parish meetings.
These events are for information only and are not part of any wider area-based governance.
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Resources and recordings (where applicable) from previous events can be accessed through the articles below
Liz Crocker from Dorset Council provides an update on the library strategy ahead of the plannned hours changes commencing at the start of July.
Ian carter who looks after the Safety Advisory Group for Dorset Council ran through a presentation about what they do and then provided a headline view of Martyn's Law which is going through parliament currently.
Helen Jackson and Owen Clark briefed parish and town councils across Dorset just ahead of the consultation opening on the Local Transport Plan 4.
Stuart Beckingham and Marten Gregory from Dorset Council's Recycling Team gave an informative update on the progress being made with recycling - but there's more they can do and so can your communities! Can you help them?
Planning ahead and understanding precisely what you need to do by when and how - is vital for securing that all important approval to borrow money for your parish or town council.
The Arts Development Company will launch in 2024 a project to identify towns and villages of culture across Dorset. The idea is based on the well established cities of culture and it presents a fantastic opportunity for towns and villages to step-chnage their promotion and delivery of culture.
Analogue lines will be switched over in the next 18 months approximately in Dorset. Each telecoms service provider is tasked with supporting their customers through this change and in the process helping support vulnerable customers where the impact may be greater.
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Telephone: 01305 224460
Member Advice: advice@dorset-aptc.gov.uk
Member Training: training@dorset-aptc.gov.uk
General Enquiries: info@dorset-aptc.gov.uk
