Dorchester Town Council
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Dorchester Town Council
Dorchester Town Council is working to create a sustainable, inclusive town, where thriving communities and a rich heritage lay the foundation for a bright future.
We are the parish authority for the county town of Dorset. There has been a history of local government in the town since Anglo Saxon times and Dorchester has been the county town since 1305. It has elected a mayor since 1629. The Town Council was created in 1974.
The town has a population of around 20,000, which continues to grow quickly with the expansion of Dorchester at Poundbury and Brewery Square. The Town Council provides a range of community and recreational facilities and promotes the town's interests with the other statutory bodies that operate in the town, notably the Dorset Council.
The Town Council has 20 members in five wards, elected for a period of 5 years until 2029.
Notice of meetings and consultations:
Dorchester Town Council Proposed 20mph Scheme Consultation
Take part in Dorchester Town Council's 20mph scheme consultation.
Full Council Meeting
A meeting of the Council's Full Council will be held on Monday 27th July 2026 at 7.00pm in the Council Chamber of the Municipal Buildings (Corn Exchange), High East Street, Dorchester, DT1 1HF. The agenda will be available in the Committee's section of this website.
Planning and Environment Committee
A meeting of the Planning and Environment Committee which will be held in the Corn Exchange in the Municipal Buildings, High East Street, Dorchester, DT1 1HF on Monday, 3 August 2026 at 7pm
Planning Applications for Comment
The Planning Applications that have been received to date (22/07/2026) to be discussed at the Planning and Environment Committee meeting to be held on Monday, 3 August 2026 can be viewed in the Committee's section of this website. If you wish to make a comment on any of the applications please email the Clerk to the Committee, Georgina Wakely G.Wakely@dorchester-tc.gov.uk by 9am on Wednesday, 29 July 2026.