Member Council News

Sturminster Marshall Parish Council has achieved a Bronze Award from the Local Council Award Scheme (LCAS).

Town Clerk at Witham, Essex, asks for help completing Community Governance BA Hons Degree.

The Town Council was delighted to celebrate the wonderful people who make such valuable contributions to the town.

Lyme Regis' summer-long celebration of sport and community has officially begun with the launch of Sporting Lyme.

A new summer evening bus service has been hailed a success after the first two weekends of operation.

Sunday 16 August | 11:30am | The RAF aerobatic display team is returning to the town for the first time in nine years. 

After 22 years of dedicated service, Blandford Forum Town Council bids a fond farewell to their Town Clerk.

Town Clerk at Okehampton, Devon, asks for help completing Community Governance BA Hons Degree.

Cranborne Chase National Landscape (CCNL) to fund creation of ten new traditional orchards.

Saturday 16 May, 11am to 2pm at the town’s iconic Jubilee Clock on the seafront.

A first for Weymouth and a first for Dorset!

Event organisers in Weymouth can apply for free car parking to support their event, thanks to a partnership between Dorset Council and Weymouth Town Council. 

Freedom of the Town awarded to Mrs Jackie Westbrook for exceptional and sustained voluntary service to the community.

Gillingham Town Council has announced it has pledged to become a Butterfly Friendly Council.

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

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

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

Stalbridge Town Council has launched a short video to inspire more people to get involved in shaping the town’s future.

Gillingham Town Council proudly celebrates international recognition for three of its public open spaces.

At an Extraordinary Full Council Meeting,14 July 2025, Gillingham Town Council unanimously agreed to the transfer of a significant area of public open space at Wyke in Gillingham.

West Moors came alive on Saturday 12th July as Westival returned to Fryer Field for its sixth year - drawing thousands despite the scorching summer heat.