What is happening:
- New Dorset Council replacing 5 district and borough councils and Dorset County Council from 1 April 2019
Why it’s happening:
- to protect important services for residents including bins, housing, road maintenance, schools, and social care
- to reduce costs and give better value for money by cutting duplication
- to give Dorset a stronger voice nationally which will help attract business investment and government funding, and support local economic growth
How to contact Dorset Council:
- Same as before (phone, email, in person) but website address is changing to www.dorsetcouncil.gov.uk
How to keep informed:
- Sign up for e-newsletter, follow on social media @DorsetCouncilUK
How to get involved:
- Join the new Dorset Council people’s panel and help shape what we do
Continuity of council services:
- Very little change to frontline services for residents, especially on Day One. Your bin day will stay the same!