We are saddened to announce the untimely passing of two much-valued members of the parish council community.
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Applications to be the next Dorset Town of Culture are open now and close Monday 13 July 2026.
Counter Terrorism Policing has launched its annual Summer Vigilance campaign and toolkit.
Dorset's Police & Crime Commissioner, David Sidwick, is encouraging as many young people under the age of 25 as possible to take part in this year’s survey.
Customers urged to move from analogue to digital landlines before the January 2027 switchover to avoid service disruption.
The government's Cyber Unit offers free online workshops to help local councils understand how cybersecurity relates to their day-to-day work.
Dorset Council is seeking volunteers to build a countywide network of Ambassadors, to help make Dorset a better place to grow older.
Useful for parish and town councils in and around Cranborne Chase and Dorset National Landscapes (AONBs).
16 June 2026: update from Deputy Chief Executive, Will Austin.
Getting the Balance Right between Dorset’s Housing, Nature and the Countryside
Following feedback from parishes and towns, Dorset Council are providing two routes to raise issues.
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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
