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New round of grant funding set to benefit Dorset businesses.

DAPTC sets out the approach it is taking to help manage the flow of information to member councils. Ever mindful of the volume of content hitting Clerks and Councillors, we are keen to make sure you don't miss vital information.

Town and Parish Councils are welcome to attend the upcoming webinars on the Dorset local nature recovery strategy.

Veolia Environmental Trust is offering grants to constituted, not-for-profit organisations, local authorities, and environmental bodies enrolled with ENTRUST.

As we head into the last few weeks of summer, I thought it might be a good time for a quick update on the Parish Council Domains Helper Service and all things .gov.uk. 

The National Association of Local Councils (NALC) is excited to announce the official launch date of our new and improved website! On 7 October 2024, we will unveil a fresh online experience designed with local (parish and town) councils and county associations in mind.

This news item sets out the timeline for the 2024 DAPTC AGM and supporting information around format and submission of motions.

Message from Matt Prosser, the Chief Executive of Dorset Council and the Director of Children’s Services, Theresa Levy for parish and town council clerks across the Dorset Council area.

Letter from Bruno Peek CVO OBE OPR - Pageantmaster VE Day 2025 to parish and town council Clerks:

Top of the plots! Awards handed out during National Allotments Week

Five of Weymouth Town Council’s allotment sites have received awards from Dorset Wildlife Trust for making space for wildlife, which was announced during National Allotments Week.

Family Hubs are a place where you can access a welcoming environment, and find support, information and guidance in the Dorset Council area.

Portland and Weymouth will be Dorset’s joint Towns of Culture 2025. They will deliver a programme of extraordinary cultural and community events and activities across the towns in 2025.