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Tags: Affordable housing, Housing, North Dorset

Continuing to build affordable homes in North Dorset

Posted on 27 April 2012 by North Dorset District Council

The creation of houses that are affordable to local people who live and work in North Dorset has been the top priority for the District Council for many years. Continue Reading

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Tags: anti-social behaviour, HMO, Housing, Landlord

Anti-social behaviour help for landlords

Posted on 05 March 2012 by Weymouth & Portland Borough Council

Landlords are being offered help and advice to deal with anti-social behaviour in rental properties, with a focus on houses in multiple occupancy. Continue Reading

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Tags: Cabinet, Council Tax, Housing

Cabinet recommends council tax rise

Posted on 08 February 2012 by North Dorset District Council

The Cabinet of North Dorset District Council has recommended to the council that it raise its share of council tax by £3.65 per year (for an average band D property).

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Tags: Core Strategy, Development, Housing, Planning

Plan to shape Purbeck’s future submitted to government

Posted on 01 February 2012 by Purbeck District Council

Purbeck District Council has sent the Core Strategy to the government for scrutiny. Continue Reading

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Tags: Draft strategy, Homelessness, Housing

Draft Housing Strategy 2012-15

Posted on 10 January 2012 by North Dorset District Council

North Dorset Council’s Housing Strategy 2012-15 is now available for consultation.

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Tags: Empty homes, Funding, Housing

Two Dorset councils in empty homes push

Posted on 09 December 2011 by West Dorset District Council

West Dorset District Council and Weymouth & Portland Borough Council are to apply for a share of £100 million of Government funding. Continue Reading

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Tags: Empty Homes Week, Housing, Housing Strategy

Empty Homes Week

Posted on 01 December 2011 by North Dorset District Council

There are enough empty properties in England to provide hundreds of thousands of people with a home.

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Tags: Community, Consultation, Core Strategy, Housing

Help shape new development in Purbeck

Posted on 22 September 2011 by Purbeck District Council

Purbeck residents are being asked to suggest the look of proposed new development in the district. Continue Reading

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Tags: Community, Consultation, Core Strategy, Development, Environment, Housing

Final comments requested on Purbeck development blueprint

Posted on 01 September 2011 by Purbeck District Council

A public consultation is taking place in Purbeck on some changes to the Core Strategy. Continue Reading

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Tags: Environment, Housing, Planning

West Dorset village at the forefront of neighbourhood planning revolution

Posted on 07 April 2011 by West Dorset District Council

Cerne Abbas has been given the green light by the Government to take part in a pilot scheme to test significant proposals to reform the UK planning system. Continue Reading

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Tags: Consultation, Housing

Residents and businesses reminded about meeting on future development in Purbeck

Posted on 01 October 2010 by Purbeck District Council

Purbeck residents and businesses are being reminded about a special meeting on future growth and development in the district. Continue Reading

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