Work has begun at Dorset Council on setting the budget for the next financial year, amid fears of a shortfall of nearly £30 million. A report to be considered at the Cabinet meeting …

Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Authority has approved a budget of £57.064 million for 2020-21. At its meeting on 12 February, the Authority agreed to increase its share of the council tax …

Shaftesbury Town Council says it is inviting comments from the public on its budget and strategic plan proposals at a special meeting being held on Tuesday 28 October in the Council Chamber at …

Dorset Council has welcomed the Chancellor’s spending round announcement to increase funding for council-run services. However, it still warned of a ‘challenging budget position’ because of ‘growing demand’ for children’s services and adult …

Dorset Police have warned that they might only be able to provide ‘the most basic services to the most vulnerable sectors of our community’ as they say they face fresh cuts as a …