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Following the Citizens’ Climate Panel, which met last year, a report has been published outlining the way forward.

Dorset Council issued 80 Fixed Penalty Notices in 2025, which is double the number given in the previous year.

The authority carried out a series of underage sales test‑purchasing checks of tobacco at seven retail premises in east Dorset.

More than 800 properties in the county have been empty for two years or more, and Dorset Council is keen to help owners bring them back into use.

From 23 March, local people wanting to use the household recycling centre at four sites in Dorset will have to book.

Dorset Council and Somerset Council are keen for people to fill in surveys to establish music needs for the counties.

Dorset Council is making £5.25 million available for highways to improve flood resilience, repair storm-damaged roads and clean gullies.

Healthy meals and lots of activities, including days out, were on offer at Dorset Council’s Winter in Dorset sessions.

Businesses have until 1 March to apply to join the national ‘Buy With Confidence’ scheme for half the normal price.

Roads, care and jobs funding are included in the council’s budget for the coming year, with a Council Tax rise of 4.99 per cent.