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Chancellor Rachel Reeves unveiled the government’s new budget yesterday, and Dorset Chamber has some thoughts.

Residents of Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole can take part in a survey to give their views on council spending.

The council feels that, at present, Dorset doesn’t receive sufficient funding for such a rural county with a high population of older residents.

The public survey for the Local Plan and Local Transport Plan have received more than 10,000 responses, a record number.

Jessica Toale, Labour MP for Bournemouth West, has welcomed plans to abolish the role of Police and Crime Commissioners by 2028.

Vikki Slade MP has backed the Liberal Democrats’ call for an emergency 17-month five per cent VAT cut to save the hospitality sector.

The government has announced it is scrapping Police and Crime Commissioners. Dorset’s PCC David Sidwick has responded.

Council-owned redundant buildings and sites would be sold, with the funds reinvested in essential infrastructure.

For the first time, residents have the chance to access a new online simulator to discover the complexities of setting a budget.

The Labour MP for Bournemouth East came onto the Your Voice | Dorset Podcast to discuss his first year in office.