Events: online and in-person

SAVE the DATE! Annual Conference 2026

Thursday 22 October 2026 | George Albert Hotel, near Dorchester

As part of its training offer, DAPTC holds online and in-person events in the form of webinars, meetings and conferences.

Webinars, under the banner of Working Together Webinars (WTW) tend to be free events with no limit on who can attend. DAPTC holds WTW with Dorset Council and other relevant parties to brief parish and town councils about key changes, projects and initiatives that will affect lives in Dorset. They may simply provide information or include an ask for action - it all depends on the topic. The WTW with Dorset Council often provide an opportunity to engage with Dorset Council officers, elected members and other specialist experts.
To find out more about the purpose of Working Together Webinars, WATCH THIS 1 MINUTE VIDEO on Vimeo.

Conferences are in-person events which tend to be orientated around councillors or clerks and employees although at times, depending on the subject matter, they may be for everyone. These events attract a fee - just like training courses - to cover costs and refreshments as conferences run from morning through to mid-afternoon.

What if I can't attend an event?
DAPTC will publish any resources from events as soon as possible, in an article similar to those below. Webinars are recorded when possible and uploaded like resources for those that can't make it on the day.

WTW: Dorset Council Parking Review Listening Events

VARIOUS DATES throughout August | Online 

Dorset Council, facilitated by DAPTC, are holding a series of listening events on Zoom to help inform the parking review. 

The events are open to local councils and representatives from Business Improvement Districts, Chambers of Commerce and transport action groups. While there might not be car parks within your council's boundaries, remember that residents in your community will most like use car parks nearby.

Background reading can be found by using the register link below.

VIEW ALL DATES and REGISTER NOW 

Dorset Council Planning and Building Control Forum

IN-PERSON: Tuesday 8 September | 10am - 12:30pm | Corn Exchange, Dorchester
REGISTER NOW via the Eventbrite website

VIRTUAL: Tuesday 8 September | 2:30 - 4:30pm | Online via Teams
Meeting link TBC

Dorset Council's next forum for Town and Parish Councils will provide an update on the Dorset Local Plan, new National Scheme of Delegation and general Development Management updates, the Future Homes Standard and the Building Safety Levy.

The in-person forum provides the opportunity for informal discussion, networking and a chance to share ideas and meet the Dorset Council teams.

Resources and recordings (where applicable) from previous events can be accessed through the articles below