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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…

Fears new housing targets could add over 100,000 residents to Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole

A CAMPAIGN group has issued a stark warning that proposed government housing targets could result in a “unprecedented” population…

Council leaders Bill Revans (Somerset), Richard Clewer (Wiltshire) and Nick Ireland (Dorset) have expressed an interest in devolution in a joint statement

‘Heart of Wessex’ mayoral elections planned for May 2026 as part of devolution proposals

ELECTIONS to choose a ‘Heart of Wessex’ mayor are likely to take place in May 2026. Leaders of unitary authorities…

Dorset Council said the increase to the budget is needed as it faces increasing pressure due to the growing number of elderly people in the county who require social care support Picture: Dorset Council

Almost 5% increase to council tax proposed in Dorset

DORSET households could see their council tax rise by just under 5% from April. Councillors will today (January 9) debate…

Council leaders Bill Revans (Somerset), Richard Clewer (Wiltshire) and Nick Ireland (Dorset) have expressed an interest in devolution in a joint statement

Plans for new Heart of Wessex region – and mayor – welcomed in Dorset

PLANS to introduce a mayor for a new ‘Heart of Wessex’ region in a bid to boost investment and…

Council leaders Bill Revans (Somerset), Richard Clewer (Wiltshire) and Nick Ireland (Dorset) have expressed an interest in devolution in a joint statement

Leaders accept Heart of Wessex mayor plan as part of devolution proposals

SOMERSET, Dorset and Wiltshire could have a combined mayor under a possible devolution deal. Councils in the three counties have…

School Council gives Wimborne young people a voice

YOUNG people are having their say over town matters in Wimborne. Wimborne Minster Town Council has created the School Council,…

Dorset MP Christopher Chope said Kemi Badenoch was "preoccupied" with her children

Christchurch MP Christopher Chope criticised over comments on Badenoch’s family role

CONSERVATIVE party leadership hopefuls Kemi Badenoch and Robert Jenrick both have three children. Yet, despite their familial parity, Dorset Tory…

Council leaders Bill Revans (Somerset), Richard Clewer (Wiltshire) and Nick Ireland (Dorset) have expressed an interest in devolution in a joint statement

Dorset Council joins ‘expression of interest’ in devolution with Wiltshire and Somerset

DORSET could be set to join forces with neighbouring Somerset and Wiltshire in a bid to unlock more powers…

“Difficult decisions” to be made as Dorset Council reveals £10.1m budget overspend

DORSET Council will face a challenging budget as it is on track to overspend by £10.1m this financial…