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An audio recording of the latest edition of our residents' magazine that is delivered to homes in the Dorset Council area. You can read the magazine here.

An audio recording of our residents' magazine that is delivered to homes in the Dorset Council area. You can also also read the magazine here.

An audio recording of the latest edition of our residents' magazine that is delivered to homes in the Dorset Council area. You can also read the magazine ⁠here⁠.

An audio recording of the latest edition of our residents' magazine that is delivered to homes in the Dorset Council area. You can also read the magazine here.

Audio recordings of the spring 2023 edition of our residents' magazine, Dorset Council News.

Dorset Council News is published three times a year, in March, June and November, and is delivered to all households in the Dorset Council area (just under 184,000 homes).

Audio recordings of the winter 2022 edition of our residents' magazine, Dorset Council News.

Dorset Council News is published three times a year, in March, June and November, and is delivered to all households in the Dorset Council area (just under 184,000 homes).  

Audio recordings of the spring 2022 edition of our residents' magazine, Dorset Council News.

Dorset Council News is published three times a year, in March, June and November, and is delivered to all households in the Dorset Council area (just under 180,000 homes). It is also available in all Dorset libraries, and on CD on request.

The winter 2021 edition of our residents' magazine, Dorset Council News with updates on the work of the council and on local issues

Dorset Council News is published three times a year, in March, June and November, and is delivered to all households in the Dorset Council area (just under 180,000 homes). It is also available in all Dorset libraries, and on CD on request.

If you have any comments or questions about the magazine please contact the communications team at [email protected] or 01305 858233.

Online editions of the magazine are also available to read.

A discussion between planning officers Amelia Rose and Christopher Lee about how prevalent is the issue of second homes and whether the planning system can tackle the issue.

More information about the Dorset Council Local Plan can be found at www.dorsetcouncil.gov.uk/dorset-council-local-plan