July 2023

Local Digital Future Councils pilot

In 2019, Dorset Council became a co-signatory of the Local Digital Declaration. As co-signatories, we can now apply for funding that supports digital projects, learn from other councils, and access national learning opportunities. These initiatives play a vital role in realising our ambition of becoming a digital council, in line with Our Digital Vision.  Earlier… Read more Local Digital Future Councils pilot

A platform that will take us to destination success

All this month we are celebrating five years of Dorset Council signing the Local Digital Declaration. The Declaration is a shared ambition for the future of local public services. It was written in 2018 by a collective of 45 local authorities, sector bodies and government departments – including Dorset Council – and outlines our goals… Read more A platform that will take us to destination success

.Picture of an elderly woman using a tablet to remind her to take her medication. TEC (tech enabled care) is helping people live independently in their own homes for longer

How digital has the potential to improve social care

All this month we are celebrating five years of Dorset Council signing the Local Digital Declaration. The Declaration is a shared ambition for the future of local public services. It was written in 2018 by a collective of 45 local authorities, sector bodies and government departments – including Dorset Council – and outlines our goals… Read more How digital has the potential to improve social care

Championing digital skills will help Dorset Council improve customer service

All this month we are celebrating five years of Dorset Council signing the Local Digital Declaration.  The Declaration is a shared ambition for the future of local public services. It was written in 2018 by a collective of 45 local authorities, sector bodies and government departments – including Dorset Council – and outlines our goals… Read more Championing digital skills will help Dorset Council improve customer service