Double council tax on second homes could raise £8m
The income from a new tax rate targeting second homes is set to net a local authority about £8m. Dorset Council's plans, ...
Income for Dorset Council from tax on second homes
INCOME from a new tax rate for second homes is likely to amount to around £8million this year for Dorset Council. It has originally been estimated at around £9.5million for the 6,000 second homes in ...
Extra funding for council's climate change plans
A council has agreed to spend an extra £6m on reducing greenhouse gas emissions at a faster rate. It will bring Dorset ...
Views wanted on council's street lights consultation
Responses to the consultation will be reviewed and used to update the authority's street lighting policy, which was ...
Council leaves drivers to pick up parking app fee
Drivers using an app to pay for parking in Dorset will be charged more from April after the council announced it would no ...
Dorset Council asking for feedback on street lighting
A review of street lighting in the Dorset Council area is currently underway, with a consultation on potential changes open ...
Dorset Council rolls out Safeguarding Families Together
It is based on the concept of 'whole family working', which means getting the entire family involved to ensure better outcomes for children.
Have your say in Dorset Council street lighting review
A review of street lighting in the Dorset Council area is currently underway, with a consultation on potential changes open from March 24 until ...
Council announces £3.4m transport improvements
A Dorset council is investing £3.4m in more sustainable transport links. Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council ...
Thousands of illegal cigarettes seized in raids across Dorset
Dorset Council Trading Standards has raised concerns about the easy accessibility of "cheap, illegal tobacco and vapes" to ...