Public Sector

Dorset Council makes ‘tough decisions’ to secure county’s future as it unveils £416m budget

Dorset Council has set out proposals for a £416 million budget in 2025/26 – up £39 million on last year. Among the allocations are £14.5 million for adult social... READ MORE »

Christchurch Civic Offices expected to attract range of buyers as council appoints CBRE for sale

BCP Council is set to sell off the Christchurch Civic Offices, with CBRE Southampton bringing the property to market. Located on Bridge Street, the offices were closed to... READ MORE »

Start small, dream big: Pupils design boats & code games on STEM-inspired trip to BattleLab

Students from Bovington Academy and Bere Regis Primary School took a trip to Dorset Innovation Park recently for Creative Careers week. Organised by Dorset Council in... READ MORE »

‘Some comfort for business, but hardly inspires confidence’ - Dorset reacts to the budget

“It was well publicised that the chancellor would raise taxes – and she’s definitely stuck to her promises.” The assessment of David Chismon, partner at Saffery... READ MORE »

Dorset Community Foundation reopens council-backed £225k support fund to tackle cost of living

Dorset Community Foundation has once again opened its BCP Food and Energy Support Fund, providing grants of up to £10,000 to local groups and charities. The fund, which... READ MORE »

Ellis Jones trainees put through their paces by local reservists on the ‘excellent’ Operation Team Build

Junior colleagues at Ellis Jones Solicitors recently swapped their office desks for a hands-on team building day run by professional soldiers from the British Army... READ MORE »

Work begins on Dorset’s largest public mural as AUB students look to celebrate local creatives

Students from Arts University Bournemouth (AUB) are getting stuck into a new mural under the Braidley Road flyover – set to be the biggest in Dorset. A collaborative... READ MORE »

Council backs Premier Inn plans for 100-bedroom hotel on site of former M&S in Dorchester

Plans to build a 100-bedroom Premier Inn hotel in the centre of Dorchester could move forward after town councillors expressed their unanimous support this week. The... READ MORE »

Former Dorset Mind CEO to stand in May election for Dorset Police and Crime Commissioner

A former charity boss is to stand as an Independent candidate in May’s election for the new Dorset Police and Crime Commissioner. Marianne Storey, who was Chief... READ MORE »

Bournemouth and Poole secure £19.9m national funding to touch up ageing seafront facilities

Bournemouth and Poole are set to receive £19.9 million through the national levelling up fund to support works on the Dorset seafront. While Bournemouth Pier remains a... READ MORE »