Our overriding aim remains to protect the essential frontline services on which you rely.
Despite high inflation, we have kept the increase in our share of the council tax for 2023/24 to a minimum while protecting those services.
We continue to provide financial support for the hardest hit. If you are struggling with the high cost of living, please remember support is out there for you. Citizens Advice Dorset offers support and advice and can be contacted on freephone 0800 144 8848. If you feel you are struggling to pay your council tax, call us on 01305 221000 or go to our council tax pages.
We recently secured £19.5 million of the government’s Levelling Up funding to regenerate Weymouth’s harbourside economy, as well as other successful funding bids. Our work with government to secure more funding for Dorset is starting to pay off.
Looking ahead to the coronation of King Charles III over the May bank holiday weekend (6 to 8 May), it will be a time to celebrate with residents and communities coming together to mark this historic occasion.
Our communities make Dorset the special place it is, and we remain committed to getting the best for every one of you.
Councillor Spencer Flower, Leader of Dorset Council
