The Presidents Briefing. It was great to see so many members at our breakfast again in October at the beautiful Kingston Maurward College – and a number of members who haven’t been for a while as they have been so busy! We had 39 people booked so it was a nice full group in the lovely Pengelly room.
The Chief Executives for Kingston Maurward Collage, Luke Rake and Weymouth College, Julia Howe have confirmed their desire to merge.
The Charity Commission has issued new guidance on charities’ use of social media. The new guidance is clear that charities using social media should have a social media policy in place.
Dorchester hosts it’s “Streets Alive!” event, celebrating International Car-Free Day in Acland Road car park on Friday 22nd September 2023. There will be a festival with stalls, music, activities, and demonstrations in the car park from 12pm to 5pm.
Premier Inn owner Whitbread who now own the former Marks & Spencer store, which closed in 2020, want to show the town their plans for the building. A public event is being held Wednesday 6th Sept 2:00-7:30pm
On a tight budget to promote your business? Dorchester Chamber for Business Vice President and Director of local radio station
Warm weather in June helped lift UK economic growth by more than expected, according to official figures. Higher temperatures boosted pubs, restaurants and the construction industry, lifting the economy by 0.5%. The stronger data meant that the economy expanded by 0.2% between April and June.
For the past decade the council has led many local initiatives to help get people online – from rolling out superfast broadband to nearly 80,000 premises, gifting devices to people in need and creating a community of digital champions.
The Bank of England announced another increase in the bank base rate, raising it to 5.25%. This decision comes amid growing concerns over inflation and economic stability.
Multi-Agency Forum Communications Group which includes representation from the Home Office, Portland Port, Dorset Council, Dorset Police and NHS Dorset has released information regarding the asylum seekers accommodation barge to be based at Portland Port.
Dorchester could be set to get a new town centre hotel. Whitbread, has announced it has purchased the former Marks & Spencer store in South Street,
Organised criminal Gangs (ocGs) do not target ransomware. they carry out large campaigns to distribute ransomware as widely as possible, often in very simple and effective ways.
The consultation about Dorset Council’s Housing Strategy has reached an important milestone after members endorsed the approach taken to develop it.
Dorchester BID received a resounding ‘YES’ vote from the eligible businesses in the Town.
Record numbers of affordable homes have been built for Dorset residents in the last financial year as we respond to the huge need for affordable housing.
Parking permits offer big savings for Dorchester residents and workers
