BCP Council joins ‘Heart of Wessex’ devolution bid with Somerset, Wiltshire and Dorset
AMBITIONS for Wiltshire, Somerset and Dorset to take part in the first tranche of local government ‘devolution’ got…
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AMBITIONS for Wiltshire, Somerset and Dorset to take part in the first tranche of local government ‘devolution’ got…
A CAMPAIGN group has issued a stark warning that proposed government housing targets could result in a “unprecedented” population…
ELECTIONS to choose a ‘Heart of Wessex’ mayor are likely to take place in May 2026. Leaders of unitary authorities…
DORSET households could see their council tax rise by just under 5% from April. Councillors will today (January 9) debate…
PLANS to introduce a mayor for a new ‘Heart of Wessex’ region in a bid to boost investment and…
SOMERSET, Dorset and Wiltshire could have a combined mayor under a possible devolution deal. Councils in the three counties have…
YOUNG people are having their say over town matters in Wimborne. Wimborne Minster Town Council has created the School Council,…
CONSERVATIVE party leadership hopefuls Kemi Badenoch and Robert Jenrick both have three children. Yet, despite their familial parity, Dorset Tory…
DORSET could be set to join forces with neighbouring Somerset and Wiltshire in a bid to unlock more powers…
DORSET Council will face a challenging budget as it is on track to overspend by £10.1m this financial…