CURRENT ISSUES
This web page provides information on current issues of concern and importance to parish and town councils.
THE POWER OF WELLBEING
For the Statutory Instrument relating to the Power of Wellbeing click here (requires Adobe Reader®)
QUALITY COUNCIL ACCREDITATION
A booklet describing the scheme and how to apply, originally produced by the South West Association of Local Councils in conjunction with the Countryside Agency, but now a national publication called
"A Guide to becoming a Quality Council" is available from the DAPTC office.
PARISH PLANS
Several Dorset parishes have produced Parish Plans under the Vital Villages initiative. Lots of others are still showing interest and funding to support these is available through Dorset Community Action (DCA). At the same time Community Partnerships have been developing all over Dorset, encouraging the revisiting of existing plans and much new community action. These initiatives are all being drawn together through the districts and finally into a Dorset Strategic Plan. DAPTC is involved in this process at all levels, and details of Parish Plans already produced can be viewed on the Dorset County Council Website. A Parish Plan protocol has been implimented in DAPTC Eastern Area and is available here