Tuesday 13th Aug 2024 from 12-2pm at The Gamekeeper, Charminster. Sponsored by ITCS (formally Poundbury Systems)
The Government will use its mandate for change to put economic growth at the heart of its legislative agenda as it prepares for The King’s Speech at the State Opening of Parliament on Wednesday 17 July.
It’s been announced by Dorset Council that it has finalised a contract with Beryl Bikes for the introduction and management of a bicycle hire scheme covering Dorchester, Weymouth and Portland.
Locations for the bicycle stands are still being worked on and an exact ‘go live’ date we will be announced soon.
HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has launched a digital tool to help businesses estimate what registering for VAT may mean for them.
The VAT Registration Estimator has been developed after feedback from small businesses suggested an online tool would be helpful to show when their turnover could require businesses to register for VAT and its effect on profits.
The Chancellor has promised to take immediate action to fix the foundations of the economy, rebuild Britain and make every part of the country better off. She pledged to leaders of some of the UK’s pioneering industries to build growth on strong and secure foundations built on stability, investment and reform, and forged through a new partnership with the private sector.
YOUNG people facing financial challenges are being helped to change their futures through enterprise grants from Dorset Community Foundation – and now it wants to see more applying.
Back by popular demand, the Holiday Hangout will be taking place on the Great Field in Poundbury on Wednesday 7 August from 11am-4pm. Aimed at young people aged 9-14 years, this free event includes a huge range of fun activities.
You may have seen these incredible horses flash across your TV screens whilst watching Poldark, Victoria or Peaky Blinders but now for the first time ever in Dorset, you can see them in real life at this year’s County Show on the 7th and 8th of September.
Dorset Youth Pride returns to Shire Hall Museum in Dorchester on Saturday 13th. Now in its third year, Dorset Youth Pride is a free, inclusive Pride event welcoming all members of the LGBTQ+ community and allies.
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The Dorchester Chamber plays an active role in the town and surrounding area helping to promote local business and enterprise.
Our aim is to help local businesses work together to help each other and boost trade.
However we are only as strong and influential with the support of local commerce.
