As we start our 109th year as the County Town Chamber join us on Tuesday 14th January 07:45-09:00 at The Kings Arms, Dorchester. Supported by Minuteman Press Dorchester
HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) launched a new interactive online tool and guidance for people working for themselves and individuals considering self-employment. Aimed at supporting new and existing ‘sole traders’ to better understand their responsibilities
Dorset Council councillors have voted to adopt a new Council Plan. The Council Plan 2024-29 sets out the vision for the future Dorset the council wants to see. While the council will continue to deliver these essential services, the Council Plan also sets out the 4 key areas where significant improvement will be made over the next 5 years.
The Chief Executive of Dorset Council Matt Prosser has announced that he will be leaving the council in spring 2025 for a new role as Chief Executive of Wellington City Council in New Zealand.
Matt has led Dorset Council for the six years since he was appointed to the role in October 2018, ahead of the council’s formation in 2019
HMRC is reminding Self Assessment customers to be alert to potential scams and fraudsters ahead of the filing deadline on 31 January 2025. Concerned customers reported nearly 150,000 scam referrals to HMRC in the last year, as Self Assessment filers are warned to be alert to fraudsters.
Al Molo Dorchester are Finalists in the Restaurant of the Year category at the Dorset Tourism Awards.
Kate brings over two decades of experience in further and higher education in the South West to her role as Principal and CEO. Before joining Weymouth and Kingston Maurward College, she served as Group Deputy Principal at The Cornwall College Group.
As the days get shorter, many 9-to-5 workers find it harder to get enough sunlight, which can impact both well-being and productivity.
The Shetland Performance Display (SPD) Team has made a generous donation of £1,000 to Dorset County Hospital’s Special Care Baby Unit (SCBU).
We promote, support and influence the interests of our members
The Dorchester Chamber was founded in 1916 and plays an active role in the town and surrounding area helping to promote local business and encourage growth.
Our aim is to help local businesses work together to help each other and boost trade.
However we are only strong and influential with the support of local business people.
