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.
Internal Audit Services Opportunity
Dorchester Town Council is seeking proposals from suitably qualified and experienced providers to undertake the Council's Internal Audit function.
The appointment will be for an initial period of three years commencing on 1 April 2027, with the option to extend for up to two additional one-year periods (3+1+1).
The deadline for submissions is 12 noon on Friday 16 October 2026.
Interested providers should download the Internal Audit Pack for full details of the opportunity and submission requirements.
For any queries relating to this opportunity please contact:
Nigel Hayes, Responsible Financial Officer
Nigelhayes@dorchester-tc.gov.uk
Notice of meetings:
A meeting of the Management Committee will be held in the Council Chamber in the Municipal Buildings, High East Street, Dorchester, DT1 1HF on Monday, 14 September 2026 at 7pm. The agenda is available in the Committees section of this website.