New Dorchester Town Clerk
Charmaine Denny has become the new town clerk of Dorchester following Steve Newman’s departure after four years in the role. The first woman in nearly 400 years.
Albert Goodman has been named on the 2026 UK’s Best Workplaces for Women™ list
Albert Goodman has been named on the 2026 UK’s Best Workplaces for Women™ list, ranking 30th among the 100 organisations recognised in the Large category.
Dorset Council Parking review
Dorset Council (DC) is reviewing its parking services, looking to plan parking arrangements from 1 April 2027. The council wants to listen to views from around the county and invites representatives of Parish Meetings, Parish and Town Councils to hear how these events will take place and how you can participate.
Three-year Dorset Local Skills Improvement Plan launched
A new Three-yearSkills Improvemnet plan has been launched a publication aimed at making skills, training and workforce support easier to access. The newly published Dorset Local Skills Improvement Plan (LSIP) 2026 to 2029 is a plan led by employer skills needs.
A new PM enters office today
Today, 20 July, a new Prime Minister walks through the door of Number 10 and the decisions taken in the coming weeks will shape the operating environment for your business for years to come.