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Dorset Council.
local authority in England
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Active this week
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A local authority in Dorset pledged to end rough sleeping on November 1, 2026.Some support2 reports
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Portland leaders urged Dorset Council to reconsider parking charges in the area.Some support1 report
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Utility companies and Dorset Council are conducting various infrastructure works, including pipe replacement and fiber installation, in Dorset.Some support1 report
Earlier this month
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Dorset Council is managing the local response to current weather conditions in the region.Some support2 reports
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Dorset Council approved a new seafront scheme in Swanage on October 23, 2026.Some support1 report
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Dorset Council and ANCHOR are jointly providing new social housing in Weymouth.Some support1 report
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A councillor representing the Bridport ward is involved in managing local planning matters for the county of Dorset.Some support2 reports1 development inside
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Dorset Council granted planning permission for a new Pret a Manger shop in Bridport.Some support1 report
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The Environment Agency granted a permit variation for a Portland facility despite a prior objection from Dorset Council.Some support1 report
One to three months ago
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The National Trust and Dorset Council are handling enquiries regarding an affected coastal site.Some support2 reports1 development inside
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Martin Clunes opposed development plans near his farm in Dorset on October 1, 2026.Some support1 report
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Dorset Council and the Environment Agency assessed flood risk for a building near Custom House Quay in Weymouth.Some support1 report1 development inside
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Dorset Council and the Environment Agency are leading work to reduce tidal flood risk in Swanage, including installing seasonal barriers.Some support1 report
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Dorset Council and Weymouth are collaborating on waste management and recycling initiatives, while the council's litter management policies are under scrutiny.Some support2 reports2 developments inside
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Administered developer contributions for hall project involving Dorset Council and Chickerell Town Council.Some support1 report
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Dorset Council informed Parliament about the scale of the climate crisis.Some support1 report
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Dorset Council is managing road closures related to a housing development project.Some support1 report1 development inside
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Dorset Council approved the plan for a site to become a depot on September 1, 2026.Some support1 report
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Dorset Council is undertaking a harbour wall repair scheme in Weymouth.Some support1 report
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Dorset Council held a ceremony in Dorchester on September 1, 2026, which included former First Sea Lord George Zambellas.Some support2 reports
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South West Water is carrying out works in Lyme Regis, while Dorset Council is carrying out works in Chideock.Some support1 report
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Lloyd Hatton pushes for a rethink of the rent policy regarding seafront properties managed by Dorset Council in Weymouth.Some support1 report
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Dorset Council and Ferndown Town Council formed a partnership to improve the town center and support local trade, effective August 1, 2026.Some support1 report
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Dorset Council renovated a path near Bridport on August 1, 2026.Some support1 report
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The area including properties near the Blue Pool is governed by Dorset Council and is subject to planning decisions regarding the Blue Pool.Some support1 report
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Steve Hayes and the Green Party called on BCP Council to release a land list concerning the Dorset area.Some support1 report
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Dorset Council leader Nick Ireland is involved in a coincidence where the Dorset COP aligns with the UN summit in Turkey.Some support1 report
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Bellway is seeking planning approval from Dorset Council for a housing development.Some support1 report1 development inside
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Dorset Council is managing planning decisions for Sturminster Newton.Some support1 report
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Dorset Council reduced its number of councillors from nine to seven.Some support1 report
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Weymouth Town Council is trialing congestion measures with Dorset Council, alongside new bus services connecting Weymouth to Portland and Preston.Some support1 report
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Dorset Council, which serves as the local authority for the county, has issued a call on retailers to adhere to specific guidance.Some support1 report
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Dorchester is responsible for the local plan affecting the town.Well supported3 reports2 developments inside
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Dorchester Council is mentioned in relation to a site in Dorchester.Some support1 report
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Dorset Council is operating car parks in Lyme Regis and Woodmead, facing criticism from a local trader.Some support1 report
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Joint operations are underway involving the NCA, DfT, and Border Force regarding a seized vessel off the coast of Dorset, with the local council involved in reassurance efforts.Some support1 report
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Development applications were validated in the county of Dorset, including a site for a proposed residential extension.Some support1 report1 development inside
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Dorset Council granted permission in Langton Matravers to override a primary residence clause in a planning decision.Some support1 report
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Local councils and retailers are using Met Office extreme heat warnings to justify appeals and follow voluntary guidelines.Some support3 reports
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Dorset Council is overseeing service provider operations regarding a gas main replacement that is currently affecting the town of Wareham.Some support2 reports
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Dorset Council hosted a flag-raising ceremony for essential services at County Hall.Some support1 report
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Dorset Council has formed a partnership with Julian House to manage services within the county of Dorset.Some support2 reports
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Rhys Beattie serves as the current council mayor for Dorset Council, governing the ceremonial county area.Some support1 report
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The political landscape of Dorset is being affected by national events, specifically the resignation of Keir Starmer and the ongoing leadership challenges in Westminster.Some support2 reports
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A path runs between Minehead and Poole, and the local council supports national media coverage of the area.Some support1 report
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TEAMS returned to complete final sealing works in collaboration with Dorset Council.Some support1 report
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Dorset Council is supporting local AI adoption initiatives, while LGC hosts a conference in London.Some support1 report
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Dorset Council collaborates with Vincent Wildlife Trust to monitor bat populations.Some support2 reports
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Devon County Council and Dorset Council are adjusting management responsibilities for a World Heritage Site.Some support1 report
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What's reaching Dorset Council
Events traced to Dorset Council, step by step, newest first- Southwold's property boom could boost Dorset Council's revenueDorset Council may benefit from Southwold's surging property valuesPossible
- Dorset council may manage increased coastal risks from gas fieldDorset Council may face increased local oversight due to coastal risks from gas field.Possible
- Dorset Council may review licensing for new craft retail spaceDorset Council may need to review licensing for new craft retail spacePossible
- Dorset Council faces operational challenges from severe weatherDorset Council must manage road closures and facility shutdowns amid severe weatherLikely
- How could the new hearing care hub in Dorchester affect Dorset Council?The new hearing care hub may change local healthcare provision in DorchesterPossible
- Dorset Council must manage heritage concerns for Dorchester storm tankDorset Council must manage archaeological oversight for Dorchester storm tankPossible
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Explainers that pass through Dorset Council
Dorset Council is a step on the way to someone else- How could the approval of a major housing development affect Amanda Pearson?New 500-home development may increase operational demands on Dorset PolicePossible
- New Dorset development may require health department to establish servicesNew Dorset development may require Department of Health and Social Care to establish new servicesLikely
Around Dorset Council this week
News at the entities that move Dorset Council most-
Andy Burnham OperationalAndy Burnham and Ed Miliband are scheduled to attend COP31 in Antalya, addressing climate and electrification.Moves Dorset Council
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Dorset StructuralMatt Riall, who is from Dorset, began a journey from the Canary Islands to Antigua on November 1, 2026.Moves Dorset Council
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Met Office StructuralThe Met Office and the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales formed a partnership to advance climate science knowledge.Moves Dorset Council
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government StructuralSimon Rimmer headlined a trade show in the Lake District while a government representative attended a regional show.Moves Dorset Council
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Westminster StructuralShell is a commercial backer of ACORN, and the Scottish Government is having a row with Westminster.Moves Dorset Council
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Lloyd Hatton OperationalLloyd Hatton raised the condition of the Saudi Arabia-owned Riviera hotel in Weymouth during a parliamentary session.Moves Dorset Council
Connections
The 40 strongest of 64, analyzed from the reporting. The bars show how strongly a change on one side reaches the other.-
Dorset Structural
Dorset Council functions as the local authority responsible for managing services and governance within the geographic area of Dorset.
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Dorchester Structural
Dorset Council governs Dorchester through local planning and administrative oversight.
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Dorset Structural
The Dorset Council functions as the local authority responsible for the governance and services within the geographical area of Dorset.
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Wessex Structural
Dorset Council is a constituent member of the Wessex Partnership.
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Sturminster Newton Structural
Dorset Council manages planning decisions for Sturminster Newton.
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Weymouth Shared context
Dorset Council performs local authority functions, including housing and infrastructure management, within the geographical area of Weymouth.
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Swanage Structural
Dorset Council formally regulates and manages critical environmental and stabilization schemes affecting Swanage.
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SGN Structural
The Council formally oversees the operational activities of the service provider, SGN.
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Bellway Structural
Bellway is seeking planning approval from Dorset Council for housing development.
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Wareham Structural
Dorset Council governs planning decisions for the Wareham area.
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Woodmead Structural
Dorset Council formally operates the car park located at Woodmead.
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Met Office Structural
Dorset Council relies on Met Office extreme heat warnings to provide justification for its appeals process.
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Brian Hole Structural
Brian Hole manages digital innovation for Dorset Council.
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Nick Ireland Structural
Nick Ireland holds the leadership role within the Dorset Council.
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Pret a Manger Structural
Dorset Council granted planning permission for the Pret a Manger shop, establishing a regulatory dependency.
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Weymouth Operational
Weymouth Town Council and Dorset Council are jointly trialing congestion measures.
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Winterbourne Steepleton Structural
Dorset Council regulates infrastructure and issues orders affecting the locality of Winterbourne Steepleton.
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Langton Matravers Structural
A is subject to the planning decisions and regulatory powers of B, the local authority.
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World Heritage Site Structural
Dorset Council assumed management responsibility for the World Heritage Site.
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Samantha Dixon Operational
Samantha Dixon's local AI initiative supports the Dorset Council's adoption of AI.
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BRC Operational
BRC actively influences market behavior and retail practices within the jurisdiction of Dorset Council through voluntary guidelines and urging.
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Lloyd Hatton Operational
Lloyd Hatton, as an MP for South Dorset, actively advocates for changes in Dorset Council's policies, such as the rent structure.
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Historic England Operational
Dorset Council and Historic England maintain a formal partnership for collaborative work.
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Andy Burnham Operational
Dorset Council aligns its policy actions and spending with pledges made by Andy Burnham.
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government Structural
Dorset Council receives funding from the government, establishing a structural dependency.
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Portland Operational
Portland leaders actively urged Dorset Council to reconsider parking charges.
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ANCHOR Operational
Anchor and Dorset Council jointly provide new social housing.
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Lyme Regis Operational
Dorset Council operates car parks within the area of Lyme Regis.
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Green Party Operational
The Green Party is actively calling upon Dorset Council to release a specific land list relevant to their operational scope.
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Minute Transactional
Dorset Council tested the Minute transcription tool.
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Westminster Structural
Westminster exercises regulatory authority over Dorset Council, including the power to issue binding government bans.
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National Highways Operational
Dorset Council approved a plan for a site to become a depot for National Highways.
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County Hall Operational
The council utilizes the hall for official functions, including flag-raising ceremonies for essential services.
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parliament Structural
The council's initiatives provide information regarding the climate crisis scale to the parliament.
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Environment Agency Operational
The Environment Agency and Dorset Council jointly assess flood risk.
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Vincent Wildlife Trust Operational
The Vincent Wildlife Trust and Dorset Council collaborate on monitoring bat populations.
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Somerset Council Shared context
Both councils shared the political context of supporting plans for a Wessex mayor.
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Steve Hayes Transactional
Steve Hayes requested a land list from Dorset Council.
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Merchant Navy Mentioned together
Dorset Council hosted a ceremony honoring the Merchant Navy.
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Turkey Shared context
The council's conference activities coincide with a UN summit taking place in Turkey.
History
Events by the month they beganNovember 2026
3 events- A local authority in Dorset pledged to end rough sleeping on November 1, 2026.
- Portland leaders urged Dorset Council to reconsider parking charges in the area.
- Utility companies and Dorset Council are conducting various infrastructure works, including pipe replacement and fiber installation, in Dorset.
October 2026
6 events- Dorset Council is managing the local response to current weather conditions in the region.
- Dorset Council approved a new seafront scheme in Swanage on October 23, 2026.
- Dorset Council and ANCHOR are jointly providing new social housing in Weymouth.
- Dorset Council granted planning permission for a new Pret a Manger shop in Bridport.
- The Environment Agency granted a permit variation for a Portland facility despite a prior objection from Dorset Council.
- Martin Clunes opposed development plans near his farm in Dorset on October 1, 2026.
September 2026
6 events- Dorset Council and the Environment Agency are leading work to reduce tidal flood risk in Swanage, including installing seasonal barriers.
- Administered developer contributions for hall project involving Dorset Council and Chickerell Town Council.
- Dorset Council informed Parliament about the scale of the climate crisis.
- Dorset Council approved the plan for a site to become a depot on September 1, 2026.
- Dorset Council is undertaking a harbour wall repair scheme in Weymouth.
- Dorset Council held a ceremony in Dorchester on September 1, 2026, which included former First Sea Lord George Zambellas.
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August 2026
17 events- A councillor representing the Bridport ward is involved in managing local planning matters for the county of Dorset.
- The National Trust and Dorset Council are handling enquiries regarding an affected coastal site.
- Dorset Council and the Environment Agency assessed flood risk for a building near Custom House Quay in Weymouth.
- Dorset Council is managing road closures related to a housing development project.
- South West Water is carrying out works in Lyme Regis, while Dorset Council is carrying out works in Chideock.
- Lloyd Hatton pushes for a rethink of the rent policy regarding seafront properties managed by Dorset Council in Weymouth.
- Dorset Council and Ferndown Town Council formed a partnership to improve the town center and support local trade, effective August 1, 2026.
- Dorset Council renovated a path near Bridport on August 1, 2026.
- The area including properties near the Blue Pool is governed by Dorset Council and is subject to planning decisions regarding the Blue Pool.
- Steve Hayes and the Green Party called on BCP Council to release a land list concerning the Dorset area.
- Dorset Council leader Nick Ireland is involved in a coincidence where the Dorset COP aligns with the UN summit in Turkey.
- Bellway is seeking planning approval from Dorset Council for a housing development.
- Dorset Council is managing planning decisions for Sturminster Newton.
- Dorset Council reduced its number of councillors from nine to seven.
- Weymouth Town Council is trialing congestion measures with Dorset Council, alongside new bus services connecting Weymouth to Portland and Preston.
- Dorset Council, which serves as the local authority for the county, has issued a call on retailers to adhere to specific guidance.
- Dorchester Council is mentioned in relation to a site in Dorchester.
July 2026
7 events- Dorset Council is operating car parks in Lyme Regis and Woodmead, facing criticism from a local trader.
- Joint operations are underway involving the NCA, DfT, and Border Force regarding a seized vessel off the coast of Dorset, with the local council involved in reassurance efforts.
- Development applications were validated in the county of Dorset, including a site for a proposed residential extension.
- Dorset Council granted permission in Langton Matravers to override a primary residence clause in a planning decision.
- Local councils and retailers are using Met Office extreme heat warnings to justify appeals and follow voluntary guidelines.
- Dorset Council is overseeing service provider operations regarding a gas main replacement that is currently affecting the town of Wareham.
- Dorset Council hosted a flag-raising ceremony for essential services at County Hall.
June 2026
10 events- Dorset Council and Weymouth are collaborating on waste management and recycling initiatives, while the council's litter management policies are under scrutiny.
- Dorchester is responsible for the local plan affecting the town.
- Dorset Council has formed a partnership with Julian House to manage services within the county of Dorset.
- Rhys Beattie serves as the current council mayor for Dorset Council, governing the ceremonial county area.
- The political landscape of Dorset is being affected by national events, specifically the resignation of Keir Starmer and the ongoing leadership challenges in Westminster.
- A path runs between Minehead and Poole, and the local council supports national media coverage of the area.
- TEAMS returned to complete final sealing works in collaboration with Dorset Council.
- Dorset Council is supporting local AI adoption initiatives, while LGC hosts a conference in London.
- Dorset Council collaborates with Vincent Wildlife Trust to monitor bat populations.
- Devon County Council and Dorset Council are adjusting management responsibilities for a World Heritage Site.