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Second email from Smaller Authorities' Audit Appointments Ltd (SAAA) sent in error.

As the regulator for Martyn's Law, the Security Industry Authority (SIA), has provided helpful materials.

A request for help to fund project to extend and enhance the home of Dorset’s archives and local studies.

It was great to see the first Community Conversation take place, bringing together organisations and local partners with a shared interest in supporting our communities.

Government changes to many aspects of planning means Dorset Council is unable to prepare a sound Local Plan under the previous system.

SLCC and NALC are encouraging town, parish and community councils to complete a survey sharing information about how their council operates.

David Sidwick, Dorset Police and Crime Commissioner, highlights the often unseen work of the licensing team.

HMRC has recently produced a VAT126 guidance document which brings together all relevant links to GOV.UK guidance.

Dorset Council is seeking views on renewing the Public Spaces Protection Order (PSPO) relating to dog control in public spaces.

We are saddened to announce the untimely passing of two much-valued members of the parish council community.

Applications to be the next Dorset Town of Culture are open now and close Monday 13 July 2026.

Counter Terrorism Policing has launched its annual Summer Vigilance campaign and toolkit.