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Dorset Council looking for land as it launches ‘Call for Sites 2024’

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Dorset Council Awarded 5-Star Rating for ‘Best Start in Life’ Pathway for Young Children with additional needs

Cllr Nick Ireland, Dorset Council Leader and Cabinet Member for Climate, Performance and Safeguarding

UPDATE: Portland Incinerator - Dorset Council Leader receives reply from central government

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Dorset Council employee Wins Silver Award for Social Justice Advocacy

Over 20 people are stood together and cheering outside the entrance of a red brick large building with the name of the building - St Martin's House - above the large glass doors. Two women are stood in the middle and are about to cut a red ribbon.

New Extra Care Housing scheme in Gillingham welcomes its first residents

People help clear vegetation using wheelbarrows and rakes at historic site, graffiti is visible on the walls of the ruins

Historic site on Portland saved thanks to restoration efforts

Dorset Council facing increased pressures as budget gap grows

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Dorset Council powers ahead with UK’s first WiFi-connected steam train

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The Shareholder Committee for the Dorset Centre of Excellence

Licensing Sub-committee

People and Health Overview Committee

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Smiley people in front of banners

Dorset Council Awarded 5-Star Rating for ‘Best Start in Life’ Pathway for Young Children with additional needs

Over 20 people are stood together and cheering outside the entrance of a red brick large building with the name of the building - St Martin's House - above the large glass doors. Two women are stood in the middle and are about to cut a red ribbon.

New Extra Care Housing scheme in Gillingham welcomes its first residents

People help clear vegetation using wheelbarrows and rakes at historic site, graffiti is visible on the walls of the ruins

Historic site on Portland saved thanks to restoration efforts

Coins sprouting growth

Deadline looming to apply for funding for a community project

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