Latest News - Dorset Association of Parish & Town Councils

D-Day 80 Years

13 June 2023

Message to Dorset Parishes & Towns from Bruno Peek CVO OBE OPR:

Further to my previous email to you regarding D-Day 80, being organised to commemorate the 80th Anniversary of the D-Day landings on 6th June next year, I have pleasure in attaching the completed Guide To Taking Part in the event,

Strong smelling Marine Algae on Weymouth Beach

12 June 2023

BBC's Springwatch presenter Chris Packham CBE congratulates Weymouth Town Council on its approach to dealing with marine algae on the beach this week on Radio 4's Today programme.

Dorset Council planning for climate change consultation

09 June 2023

Dorset Council has prepared three draft guidance documents to assist in addressing climate change through planning.

Rural Crime Survey

08 June 2023

Police and Crime Commissioners across the South West have come together to launch a survey to explore how crime is affecting rural communities.

Council Services Officer

07 September 2026

Council Name: Bournemouth Town Council
Role/Job Title: Council Services Officer
Salary/Pay Range: SCP 13-17 (£30,023 - £32,046)
Hours per week/month: 37 hours per week (Full-time) - Hybrid Working
Closing date for applications: 2026-09-30
Contact email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Contact telephone: 01202 156530
Council Website: https://bournemouth-tc.gov.uk/iappcustomer/

Bournemouth Town Council is seeking a highly organised and motivated Council Services Officer to join our small and friendly team.

Assistant Clerk

03 September 2026

Council Name: Colehill Town Council
Role/Job Title: Assistant Clerk
Salary/Pay Range: LC1 (SCP 13-17), currently £30,023 - £32,048 p.a. full time equivalent, actual salary pro-rata for 20 hours will be £16,228 - £17,323 p.a.
Hours per week/month: 20
Closing date for applications: 2026-09-24
Contact email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Contact telephone: 01202 880049
Council Website: https://colehill.gov.uk/

We are seeking to appoint a part-time Assistant to the Town Clerk to support the Trustees in the running of The Reef, our Youth & Community Centre, and support
the activities of Colehill Town Council.

Chief Executive Officer

02 September 2026

Council Name: Newton Abbot Town Council
Role/Job Title: Chief Executive Officer
Salary/Pay Range: £76,911 – £92,021 (SCP 55–62) + Local Government Pension Scheme
Hours per week/month: Permanent, 37 hours per week (with evening and weekend working)
Closing date for applications: 2026-09-29
Contact email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Council Website: https://www.newtonabbot-tc.gov.uk/

A town with momentum — and a leadership role with real influence.

Town Clerk | Wimborne Minster Town Council

18 August 2026

Council Name: Wimborne Minster Town Council
Role/Job Title: Town Clerk and Responsible Financial Officer
Salary/Pay Range: SCP 42 - 49 £53,460 to £62,852 per annum (depending on qualifications and experience) (pay award pending)
Hours per week/month: Full Time
Closing date for applications: 2026-09-14
Contact email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Contact telephone: 01202 022831
Council Website: https://www.wimborne.gov.uk/

Wimborne Minster Town Council is looking for a town clerk with experience in public services, people management and finance.

Official Opening of Extended Community Facilities

08 September 2026

Chickerell Town Council has officially opened the newly refurbished and extended Willowbed Hall, marking the completion of a project almost 20 years in the making.