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Dorset Local Heritage List verification
Dorset Council has received nominations for heritage assets to be added to the the Local Heritage List, and 149 of the nominations meet our criteria to be added to the list. We are now verifying the list with the public to check for any reasons why an asset should not be added to the list. The verification period is from Monday 9 December 2024 to Wednesday 8 January 2025.
Economic Growth Strategy
A strong economy with sustainable and equitable growth underpins everything Dorset Council wants to achieve. It will increase wealth, create more opportunities for people, improve living standards, and boost funds for public services. Dorset Council wants to encourage sustainable and equitable growth, foster innovation, support businesses and help create new jobs. To do this, we will develop and implement an Economic Growth Strategy which is representative of the area’s...
Nutrient Mitigation Call for Land
Put your land forward to be considered for Dorset Council's Nitrogen Mitigation Delivery in the Poole Harbour Catchment. Welcome to Dorset Council's Nitrogen Mitigation Call for Land. We are interested in receiving submissions from landowners and farmers for land that will help us deliver nitrogen mitigation in the Poole Harbour Catchment. We are primarily looking for mitigation projects which will involve a permanent land-use change. We may consider some limited amount of mitigation...
Closed consultations and engagement
Admission Arrangements for Community and Voluntary Controlled Schools in Dorset Council 2026 to 2027
Dorset Council will be consulting on the admissions arrangements for the academic year 2026 to 2027. The consultation will run from Monday 11 November 2024 to Friday 20 December 2024. Any person may submit their comments, both positive and negative, to Ed Denham, School Organisation, Dorset Council, County Hall, Dorchester, DT1 1XJ or through email schoolorganisation@dorsetcouncil.gov.uk by Friday 20 December 2024. Signed: Paul Dempsey,...
Wool Parish Neighbourhood Plan 2024 to 2038
Wool Parish Council has prepared a neighbourhood plan for its parish. It has sent the draft plan to Dorset Council to arrange for its examination. Wool Neighbourhood Plan 2024-2038 (draft July 2024) Dorset Council must now consult on the submitted neighbourhood plan review for a minimum period of 6 weeks. This is a Regulation 16 consultation and will take place between 6 September 2024 and 18 October 2024 (inclusive). To respond to the consultation, see below. ...
Add your land to the High Opportunity Nature Areas map which forms part of the Dorset local nature recovery strategy
Put your land forward to be included in the High Opportunity Nature Areas. The Dorset Local Nature Recovery Strategy (LNRS) is being co-produced with a wide range of stakeholders and groups to identify the best opportunities to restore, grow and connect nature across the county. The high opportunity nature area map will show where some of these opportunities are or could be. The implementation of the strategy by many people in Dorset will help reverse declines in nature...