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Don’t miss The Big Lunch webinar for councils and housing associations

Dorset Council wants to hear from town and parish councils on how they can better support them to tackle the climate and nature emergencies.

Sixty five delegates attended online the 2024 AGM. This included guest speakers from both BCP and Dorset Councils.

Communities wishing to establish a new parish or town council or where existing local councils wish to make possible changes the following information is really important.

News and motions agreed at the 2024 NALC AGM provided by Jonathan Owen, NALC Chief Executive

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As you’ve seen from the title, the Parish Council Domains Helper Service is just reaching an important milestone - perfect timing for this newsletter.

This short consultation seeks views on the detail and practical implications of allowing remote and hybrid attendance and proxy voting at local authority meetings in England.

DAPTC Annual General Meeting - AGENDA | Saturday 23 November 2024 | 10:00am - 12:00 Noon

New round of grant funding set to benefit Dorset businesses.

DAPTC sets out the approach it is taking to help manage the flow of information to member councils. Ever mindful of the volume of content hitting Clerks and Councillors, we are keen to make sure you don't miss vital information.

Town and Parish Councils are welcome to attend the upcoming webinars on the Dorset local nature recovery strategy.

Veolia Environmental Trust is offering grants to constituted, not-for-profit organisations, local authorities, and environmental bodies enrolled with ENTRUST.