Andy Taylor, one of our Volunteer Digital Champions, has over 35 years of experience in information security. In his first blog post, he provides practical and easy-to-follow advice on how to stay safe online. The internet world is essential for many aspects of everyday life – we all really need to use it, to some… Read more Stay safe online
It was 2021, the country was in lockdown and everything in Simon Hobbs’ world had turned upside down. Forced to give up his job as a primary school teacher due to mental health struggles, the then 50-year-old from Swanage had reached the lowest moment of his life. But fast-forward two years later, thanks to amazing… Read more How digital opened a whole new world for Simon
In February, we reported to Dorset Council Cabinet the progress we have been making with our ambition to create a digital council in a digital place. We explained how we will support our refreshed Council Plan, with emphasis on cabinet commitment 10, which focuses on Digital Innovation and helping Dorset Council to become a more… Read more Progress towards our digital vision
As an organisation one of our top priorities is to be digital council in a digital place. We pride ourselves on being both a good employer and a supporter of local businesses – and with our local discount scheme we’re able to do both. And thanks to digital, we have found a very easy way… Read more How digital and council employees are helping to boost the local economy
Dorset Council has once again shown itself to be a leader in digital services after securing two major levelling up grants to support this work. We are just one of eight local authorities to be chosen to help pilot a new national initiative called Future Councils. Receiving £750,000 from the Local Digital arm of the… Read more Dorset Council awarded £1 million for digital initiatives that will help improve services for residents and businesses
