£16 billion opportunity at stake as Wessex pushes for devolution
COUNCIL leaders across Dorset, Somerset, Wiltshire and Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole are turning up the pressure on ministers as…
New initiative will tackle empty shops in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
NEW powers could see empty shop units brought back into use quicker, as part of a pilot scheme to…
Huge shake up planned as three new town councils proposed for Bournemouth, Broadstone and Poole
THREE new town councils could be created across Bournemouth and Poole as part of efforts to…
Police probe after Dorset Council financial scandal sees 11 staff sacked
A POLICE probe has been launched after a report brought to light a financial scandal involving undeclared gifts and…
Dorset Council fires 11 officers after audit exposes undeclared gifts and inflated costs
11 DORSET Council officers have been sacked after a report brought to light a…
Swanage elections: results declared as Conservatives sweep to victory
TWO new Conservative councillors are set to join the ranks of Swanage Town Council, while a new Conservative councillor…
Dorset Council plans to save £10 million: Here’s how
STREAMLINING customer services and not filling roles when people leave could see Dorset Council recoup up to £10 million…
Elections confirmed for Swanage
ELECTIONS are set to take place in Swanage next month to fill vacant seats on both Swanage Town Council…
New parish councils proposed for Bournemouth and Poole
RESIDENTS in Bournemouth and Poole will soon be able to have their say over how they are represented. A Community…
More than 250 Dorset jobs secured in new MoD deal to maintain Army vehicles
MORE than 250 Dorset jobs have been protected by a new deal to provide British Army equipment. The government has…