DAPTC is inviting all Parish and Town Councils within the Dorset Council area to review the draft Statement of Reasonable Expectations (SoRE) and consider it formally at an upcoming council meeting.
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Telephone: 01305 224460
Member Advice: advice@dorset-aptc.gov.uk
Member Training: training@dorset-aptc.gov.uk
General Enquiries: info@dorset-aptc.gov.uk
