Dorset Council set to receive £4.5 million to succeed EU funding
Central government has confirmed that Dorset Council is to receive around £4.5m over the next two years to continue several key programmes, as well as launch some new initiatives.
Dorset Council proposes more money for social care, housing and tackling climate change
Dorset Council’s budget proposals for next financial year, 2022-23, prioritise the continued delivery of vital frontline services for residents.
Dorset Council’s budget proposals to be considered
Dorset Council has published its initial proposals to deliver a balanced budget next financial year, 2022-23. Proposals will go to both Place & Resources Scrutiny Committee and People & Health Scrutiny Committee for consideration on 10 December.
Councillor Spencer Flower’s reaction to the Chancellor’s budget announcement
Cllr Spencer Flower has reacted to the Government’s budget announcement today (27 October). Cllr Flower said:
Council reports on its financial position
A report is due to go before Dorset Council Cabinet members at its meeting on 27 July, outlining the council’s financial position at the end of the first quarter.
Dorset Council approves proposals for budget 2021-22
Dorset Council has agreed to increase its budget for financial year 2021-22 to just under £313m (from £304m the year before).
Dorset Council’s Cabinet to consider proposals for budget 2021-22
Dorset Council’s budget proposals for financial year 2021-22 go to the Cabinet meeting on Tuesday 19 January for approval.
Dorset Council presents proposals for budget 2021-22
Dorset Council has published its initial proposals to deliver a balanced budget next financial year, 2021-22. These proposals will go to both the Place & Resources Scrutiny Committee and the People & Health Scrutiny Committee for consideration on 11 December.
Dorset Council reports on the impact of COVID-19 on its financial position
Dorset Council is incurring additional costs of £13m per month as it supports Dorset’s residents, communities and businesses through the ongoing COVID-19 crisis.
Why we have increased council tax
Council tax contributions for Dorset Council will increase by just under 4% to help fund the rising cost of adult social care and children’s services, protecting the most vulnerable people in society.
Explaining the proposed council tax increase
Why is council tax proposed to increase? Council tax contributions for Dorset Council are proposed to increase by just under 4% to help fund the rising cost of adult social care and children’s services, protecting the most vulnerable people in society. Councillors will vote on this proposal at the Full Council meeting on 18 February.… Read more Explaining the proposed council tax increase
Long-term empty property premiums to bring more empty homes back into use
On 28 January 2020, Dorset Council Cabinet members approved the 2020/21 Budget Strategy. The report will now to go Full Council on Tuesday 18 February for final approval. One of the approved initiatives relates to long-term empty properties seeing an increase in council tax premiums. Councillors approved in addition to existing premiums to: charge a… Read more Long-term empty property premiums to bring more empty homes back into use
Dorset Council reports on current financial position
A report being presented to Dorset Council Cabinet on 30 July outlines its financial position and forecasts at the end of the first quarter of the financial year.
