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.
Working Together Webinars
DAPTC working with Dorset Council have created a short format online way of briefing both clerks and councillors about key changes, projects and initiatives. This gives member councils an opportunity to engage both Dorset Council officers and elected members on key topics.
Who should council send along?
There are no requirements other than an employee or councillor that will provide an update for their council at the next opportunity and ensure any actions are followed through. The webinars may be just about sharing key information or they may require action on the part of the parish or town council.
DAPTC host the webinars and ensure that post webinar resources are available and where possible the webinars are recorded for those that can't make it on the day.
If you would like to know what this series of webinars is about, WATCH THIS 1 MINUTE VIDEO
2024 Working Together Webinars:
Watch this space for more dates to be added
John Fagan (CEO Scribe Accounts), Nathan Foster and India Greenwood were all on hand to show clerks and RFOs about Scribe Lite - a finance software package ideally suited to small parish councils. To find out more click READ MORE
Eimear Coyle from Litter Free Dorset provided an update on a number of initiatives. The webinar was recorded and copie sof the slides and other resources are below.
The Dorset AONB Team presented an overview of the Community Trees Project and the role of Tree Wardens. Ian Rees and Jill Hearing took attendees through a short presentation followed by Q&As.
Clare Jennings from The Local Resilience Forum was joined by Alun Cooper (Langton Herring and Rodden Emergency Plan) and Linda Kettley (Firewise UK) to provide an update on plans for winter across Dorset. Alun and Linda shared some practical tips about emergency planning, specifically for sever weather events.
Ian Wells gave an insightful update on the current grants available and undertook a Q&A with those attending. You can watch the recording of the presentation below and access the slides presentation pack given by Ian.
Digital Dorset
Please extend our thanks for the engagement of those who attended and I look forward to continuing these conversations in the future as we seek to improve digital connectivity across the county.
Lisa Cotton (Corporate Director Customer & Cultural Services) and Kate Turner (Library Strategy Manager) provided an update on the progress with the library strategy across the Dorset Council area.
