Fears new housing targets could add over 100,000 residents to Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
A CAMPAIGN group has issued a stark warning that proposed government housing targets could result in a “unprecedented” population…
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…
Plans for new Heart of Wessex region – and mayor – welcomed in Dorset
PLANS to introduce a mayor for a new ‘Heart of Wessex’ region in a bid to boost investment and…
Leaders accept Heart of Wessex mayor plan as part of devolution proposals
SOMERSET, Dorset and Wiltshire could have a combined mayor under a possible devolution deal. Councils in the three counties have…
Christchurch MP Christopher Chope criticised over comments on Badenoch’s family role
CONSERVATIVE party leadership hopefuls Kemi Badenoch and Robert Jenrick both have three children. Yet, despite their familial parity, Dorset Tory…
Have your say on housing in Purbeck parish: Here’s how
PEOPLE can have their say over housing needs in a Purbeck parish in a new survey. Dorset Council and Dorset…
Dorset Council joins ‘expression of interest’ in devolution with Wiltshire and Somerset
DORSET could be set to join forces with neighbouring Somerset and Wiltshire in a bid to unlock more powers…
“Difficult decisions” to be made as Dorset Council reveals £10.1m budget overspend
DORSET Council will face a challenging budget as it is on track to overspend by £10.1m this financial…
New MP Lloyd Hatton goes back to school in return to his Dorset roots
NEWLY-elected South Dorset MP Lloyd Hatton went back to school just weeks after starting his new role in…
South Dorset turns red in closely fought contest
LLOYD Hatton was elected as South Dorset MP this morning after narrowly beating Richard Drax of the Conservatives. Hatton won…