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We are running a paper based survey in our libraries asking people about their experience of your visit..

Dorset Council is looking for feedback on its plans to construct a modern waste management centre for Blandford, which will also include a new household recycling centre (HRC, or “the tip”) for residents.

We want people to give their views on a draft policy for how Dorset Council sets park home license fees.

The survey asks for views on the future of the Shoppers Parking Permit. previously provided by the former West Dorset District Council in their area.

There is clear scientific evidence to show that climate change is happening and is due to human activity. Whilst this is a huge global challenge, many solutions are local.

The Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Travel Survey is designed to monitor long-term trends in personal travel and to inform the development of policy and to try and improve travel in the area. This survey will help understand how people who live and work in the area travel around and their reasons for travelling in that way.

We are asking members of the public about their experience of community safety issues and what’s important to them.

Have your say on the proposed changes to the working age Local Council Tax Reduction Scheme from April 2019 for the new Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council.

The Community Safety Partnership Strategic Assessment 2019/20 proposes priorities for the coming year.

The Purbeck Local Plan was submitted for examination in January 2019.The council is now consulting on proposed Main Modifications.

As part of the council’s wider aim for developing a support package for the voluntary and community sector, Dorset Council is considering introducing a Community Lottery.

Do you, or anyone you know ever look for information online about help and support for adults? We are working on a new Adult Social Care website and need your help to test it.

We would like to hear what you think about these proposals. Due to the Coronavirus the survey has been extended by 8 weeks and will now close on 20 July 2020. If you need a paper copy of this survey or know someone who cannot participate without one please call 01305 221000.

The Dorset Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty stretches across almost half of the county – giving many of us a nationally important landscape right on our doorstep. During August and September, local people are being asked to pitch in their views about what they think is special and what needs to be done to keep it so. The question comes from the Dorset Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty Partnership, which is reviewing the 5-year Management Plan for the area.

Tell us what you think about where you live and how you feel about Dorset Council. This year there are some extra questions about the impact of COVID-19 and what access you have to the internet. Your responses will be used to inform improvements to council services. The survey takes about 5 minutes to complete.

Local planning authorities are also required to have a Statement of Community Involvement. The Statement of Community Involvement outlines how the council will involve the community on all planning matters. This includes producing a Dorset Local Plan, plans for minerals and waste, working with Neighbourhood Plan groups, and processing planning applications.

Weymouth residents are being asked to have their say on proposals to enhance the harbour area for families, hospitality businesses and active travel.

We have been considering a proposal for a new Park. This will continue the improvements primarily made to the recreation area at Stanpit as part of a Master Plan adopted in 2013/14, expanding this into what is currently the 9 hole pitch and putt course to the south of Two Riversmeet Leisure Centre. The new Park does not include Stanpit Marsh.

A review of the Residents’ Parking Permit Policy affecting Zones A and C in the area known locally as the Park District of Weymouth.

Dorset Council is looking for your thoughts on the future of the Lyme Regis Tourist Information Centre (TIC). This service is currently run by Dorset Council and based in a building owned by Lyme Regis Town Council.