Politics

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Controversial evening parking charge plan for Dorset ‘paused’ ahead of review

CONTROVERSIAL plans to introduce evening charges at council-owned car parks in Dorset have been ‘paused’. At a meeting on…

Council tax is rising in Dorset

Council tax and parking charges to rise as Dorset Council addresses budget shortfalls

COUNCIL tax bills in Dorset are rising in a bid to tackle an increase in costs for providing services…

Dorset Council is set to invest in more electric vehicles. Picture: Dorset Council

Plans to make Dorset net zero by 2045 to be discussed at meeting next week

ELECTRIC vehicles, solar power on buildings and land, as well as retrofitting buildings are at the heart of plans…

BCP Council joins ‘Heart of Wessex’ devolution bid with Somerset, Wiltshire and Dorset

AMBITIONS for Wiltshire, Somerset and Dorset to take part in the first tranche of local government ‘devolution’ got…

Dorset Unstoppables will give young people with SEND a voice

YOUNG people in Dorset with special needs and disabilities are being urged to have their say over issues in…

Council leaders Bill Revans (Somerset), Richard Clewer (Wiltshire) and Nick Ireland (Dorset) have expressed an interest in devolution in a joint statement

‘Heart of Wessex’ mayoral elections planned for May 2026 as part of devolution proposals

ELECTIONS to choose a ‘Heart of Wessex’ mayor are likely to take place in May 2026. Leaders of unitary authorities…

Dorset Council said the increase to the budget is needed as it faces increasing pressure due to the growing number of elderly people in the county who require social care support Picture: Dorset Council

Almost 5% increase to council tax proposed in Dorset

DORSET households could see their council tax rise by just under 5% from April. Councillors will today (January 9) debate…

LETTER: ‘I’m fed up with people moaning about the loss of their fuel allowance’

I AM an 84-year-old pensioner and I get fed up with people moaning about the loss of their Winter…

Council leaders Bill Revans (Somerset), Richard Clewer (Wiltshire) and Nick Ireland (Dorset) have expressed an interest in devolution in a joint statement

Extraordinary meeting called by Wiltshire Council to discuss devolution plans

AN ‘EXTRAORDINARY’ meeting of Wiltshire leaders will take place next month to discuss devolution plans. Wiltshire Council has called an…

Council leaders Bill Revans (Somerset), Richard Clewer (Wiltshire) and Nick Ireland (Dorset) have expressed an interest in devolution in a joint statement

Plans for new Heart of Wessex region – and mayor – could delay Wiltshire polls

PLANS to introduce a mayor for a new ‘Heart of Wessex’ region in a bid to boost investment and…