Strong smelling Marine Algae on Weymouth Beach

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BBC's Springwatch presenter Chris Packham CBE congratulates Weymouth Town Council on its approach to dealing with marine algae on the beach this week on Radio 4's Today programme.

Dorset Council planning for climate change consultation

 

 

DC consultDorset Council has prepared three draft guidance documents to assist in addressing climate change through planning.

Rural Crime Survey

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Police and Crime Commissioners across the South West have come together to launch a survey to explore how crime is affecting rural communities.

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Charminster Parish Council | Bookings & Administration Officer

  • Council Name: Charminster Parish Council
  • Role/Job Title: Bookings & Administration Officer
  • Hours per week/month: Approximately 25/month (flexible and includes some evenings and weekends)
  • Closing date for applications: 2025-10-30
  • Contact email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
  • Council Website: https://www.charminsterparishcouncil.gov.uk/

Location: Charminster Community Hall, Weir View

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Charminster Parish Council | Cleaner & Maintenance Person

  • Council Name: Charminster Parish Council
  • Role/Job Title: Cleaner / Maintenance Person
  • Hours per week/month: Part-time flexible hours | Contract or self employed
  • Closing date for applications: 2025-10-30
  • Contact email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
  • Council Website: https://www.charminsterparishcouncil.gov.uk/

Part-time | Flexible hours | Contract or self-employed

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Senior Assets and Operations Officer - Christchurch Town Council

  • Council Name: Christchurch Town Council
  • Role/Job Title: Senior Assets and Operations Officer
  • Salary/Pay Range: LC2 24-28 £35,412 - £39,152
  • Hours per week/month: 37
  • Closing date for applications: 2025-11-02
  • Contact email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
  • Contact telephone: 01202 022479
  • Council Website: https://www.christchurch-tc.gov.uk/

Help shape the future of Christchurch’s public spaces as our new Senior Assets and Operations Officer.

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Parish Clerk & Responsible Financial Officer

  • Council Name: Evershot Parish Council
  • Role/Job Title: Clerk and Responsible Financial Officer
  • Salary/Pay Range: SCP 5-12 £13.26-£14.82 per hou
  • Hours per week/month: 16 per month approximately
  • Closing date for applications: 2025-10-31
  • Contact email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
  • Council Website: https://www.dorsetparishes.gov.uk/council/evershot-parish-council/

Applications are invited for the part-time position of Clerk and Responsible Financial Officer to Evershot Parish Council. 

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Community Project & Support Officer

  • Council Name: Lytchett Minster and Upton Town Council
  • Role/Job Title: Community Project & Support Officer
  • Salary/Pay Range: SCP 08-11 £26,824 to £28,142 per annum FTE
  • Hours per week/month: 25 per week
  • Closing date for applications: 2025-10-31
  • Contact email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
  • Contact telephone: 01202 632070
  • Council Website: https://www.lytchettminsterandupton-tc.gov.uk/

Lytchett Minster & Upton is a vibrant town with a strong sense of community. The Council is committed to promoting the Town’s unique character, supporting local businesses and delivering events that bring residents and visitors together.

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Town Clerk & Responsible Financial Officer

  • Council Name: Beaminster Town Council
  • Role/Job Title: Town Clerk & RFO
  • Closing date for applications: 2025-10-31
  • Contact email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
  • Contact telephone: 01308 863634
  • Council Website: https://beaminster-tc.gov.uk/

Beaminster Town Council are recruiting for the position of Town Clerk / RFO.

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Silver Award for Colehill Parish Council

Colehill Parish Council has achieved a Silver Award from the Local Council Award Scheme (LCAS).

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Dorset Criers' Competition

All are invited to watch the competition as part of the Mayor of Blandford Forum's Civic Day.

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Gaia exhibit comes to Sherbourne

Sherborne Town Council, in collaboration with Sherborne Abbey, is bringing Gaia to Sherborne for two weeks from 29 August to 12 September 2025.


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Contact

Telephone: 01305 224460

Member Advice: advice@dorset-aptc.gov.uk
Member Training: training@dorset-aptc.gov.uk
General Enquiries: info@dorset-aptc.gov.uk

 

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