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Sixty five delegates attended the 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.

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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.

As we head into the last few weeks of summer, I thought it might be a good time for a quick update on the Parish Council Domains Helper Service and all things .gov.uk. 

The National Association of Local Councils (NALC) is excited to announce the official launch date of our new and improved website! On 7 October 2024, we will unveil a fresh online experience designed with local (parish and town) councils and county associations in mind.

This news item sets out the timeline for the 2024 DAPTC AGM and supporting information around format and submission of motions.

Message from Matt Prosser, the Chief Executive of Dorset Council and the Director of Children’s Services, Theresa Levy for parish and town council clerks across the Dorset Council area.