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Dorset tops school energy efficiency league

Posted on 23 February 2011 by Dorset County Council

Dorset County Council has the most energy efficient schools in England and Wales, according to a new league table. Continue Reading

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Tags: Census, People, Services, Statistics

2011 Census coming to a letterbox near you

Posted on 21 February 2011 by West Dorset District Council

West Dorset residents are being asked by the district council to make sure they fill in the census when it comes through their letterboxes in March 2011. All residential households in the UK will be taking part in the census. Continue Reading

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Tags: 2012, Olympics, Sport, Weymouth

Former head of planning appointed to lead local operations for 2012 Games

Posted on 21 February 2011 by West Dorset District Council

West Dorset District Council and Weymouth & Portland Borough Council have appointed Simon Williams as Head of Weymouth & Portland 2012 Operations. Continue Reading

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Tags: Community, Consultation, Libraries

Public consultation planned on the future of Dorset libraries

Posted on 01 February 2011 by Dorset County Council

Proposals to re-shape Dorset’s library service have been referred back to councillors for more detailed work. Continue Reading

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