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Stalbridge Primary School is now connected to ultra fast full fibre broadband thanks to Dorset Council's GigaHub project. Picture are pupils with (from left to right): Headteacher Simon Elledge, Dorset Council portfolio holder for Corporate Development and Transformation, Cllr Jill Haynes and Wessex Internet CEO Hector Gibson Fleming.

Rural school transported from the country lane to the ultrafast highway

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A rural school has been transported onto the ultrafast broadband highway thanks to Dorset Council’s ‘Fibre Hub Connectivity in Rural Dorset’ project. Stalbridge Primary School, near Sturminster Newton, is one of dozens of rural schools and community buildings being connected to some of the fastest internet speeds in the country. The council was awarded funding… Read more Rural school transported from the country lane to the ultrafast highway

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Last call for funding round to help communities thrive

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It’s not too late to apply for grants of up to £5000 for a project that brings communities across Dorset together. If you’re looking for funding to extend or add value to an existing project or event, or want to kickstart a new initiative that will make a difference for people in your community, time is running out… Read more Last call for funding round to help communities thrive

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Dr Tom Wallace-Smith of Astral Systems at the company's new base at the Dorset Innovation Park

Dorset company set to make waves in the world of nuclear medicine and cancer treatment

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A Dorset company is pioneering a new technology that looks set to revolutionise cancer diagnosis and treatment. Dr Tom Wallace-Smith from Poole and Canada-based Talmon Firestone are the brains behind Astral Systems – the newest company to land on the Dorset Innovation Park in Winfrith. And with their patented Multi-State Fusion (MSF) Reactor they are… Read more Dorset company set to make waves in the world of nuclear medicine and cancer treatment

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Flying The Flag for Armed Forces Day 2023

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There will be an Armed Forces Flag Raising Ceremony at County Hall, Dorchester,  on Monday 19 June at 10am. The annual ceremony is an opportunity to honour service men and women, past and present and show our respect and celebrate all that the forces do to defend the nation at home and abroad. In attendance… Read more Flying The Flag for Armed Forces Day 2023

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Our legal position regarding the asylum seeker barge

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“After much careful consideration, Dorset Council has decided to not pursue legal action to challenge the Home Office’s decision to site a barge for asylum seekers in Portland Port. Based on specialist legal advice, and the experience other councils have had across the country, any legal action we take is unlikely to be successful and… Read more Our legal position regarding the asylum seeker barge

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Volunteers’ Week 2023: Celebrate and Inspire

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2023 marks the 39th year of Volunteers’ Week (1-7 June), when Dorset Council will join thousands of charities and voluntary organisations in celebrating the contribution volunteers make across Dorset. With this year’s theme of ‘Celebrate and Inspire’ we want to say a big thank you to all the wonderful volunteers and hopefully also encourage more… Read more Volunteers’ Week 2023: Celebrate and Inspire

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Executive Director for Children's Services, Theresa Leavy

‘Loving’ Dorset Council director shortlisted for a national award 

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An inspiring leader who is helping to transform the lives of families and young people across Dorset has been shortlisted for a prestigious national award. Dorset Council’s Executive Director for Children’s Services, Theresa Leavy, is a finalist in the Municipal Journal’s (MJ) Achievement Awards. Theresa, who has worked at the council since 2020, has been… Read more ‘Loving’ Dorset Council director shortlisted for a national award 

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