Portland Community Partnership

10/10/2026

Dorset Business News : Particular focus on Engineering and Construction clusters

Future Shapers brings together founders, creatives, technologists, educators, students, business leaders and innovators to explore the ideas, technologies and skills that will define the next decade.

28/09/2026

Latest Business News from Dorset Council. Please circulate as appropriate

Business owners and leaders across Dorset are invited to take part in a new programme of Business Growth Dorset Business Breakfasts, designed to provide practical advice, expert insights and networking opportunities.

22/09/2026

Dorset Local Plan Development : Helpful SWOT Overview of current position.

21/09/2026

Wessex Water Drop In Session - Please circulate as appropriate

21/09/2026

Community Information . Please circulate as appropriate.

21/09/2026

Latest Information on the Local Plan Development:

This email gives notification that we have published the Dorset Council Local Plan Scoping Consultation 2026. At this stage we are inviting comments on what the Dorset Council Local Plan should contain and how the council should engage on the preparation of the plan.

31/08/2026

For information and circulation-

https://www.ft.com/content/241a48e1-27ae-47ef-905f-a2a734757347?accessToken=zwAAAaBZSWATkc8kGkjhJ65H79OQX6KnNHVzRw.MEUCIEBDuV0XkF6tltRB1Dh1UbA9-f5T7LUa6bgxNaVWLBjnAiEAk0SYZvO6rZAm8oBxL8Ni9DuNVHly1A70f34mmUx2Hx8&sharetype=gift&token=9b7d0abe-3b21-4dcd-86ef-a6bf45e27ba4&syn-25a6b1a6=1

Portland’s stone has come to symbolise the capital’s grandest institutions. Now the isle hopes King Charles will renew its royal warrant

24/08/2026

For Information-https://www.dorsetcouncil.gov.uk/w/community-conversations?utm_source=Dorset+Council+Residents&utm_campaign=3ed7f13489-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2024_06_03_09_19_COPY_01&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_-bcbf3fc9a5-439145173

22/08/2026

Funding opportunity please circulate as appropriate - Comment - whilst 3 year funding is an opportunity for capacity building often a commitment to at least five years with tight annual reviews is a better option.

Arts and heritage organisations across Dorset are being invited to apply for funding through the latest round of Dorset Council's Cultural Organisational Revenue Support Fund. The fund helps not-for-profit organisations continue delivering cultural activities.

20/08/2026

Housing Register Update-.Please circulate as appropriate.

You must ask for a review within 21 days of being notified of the decision. This usually means 21 days from when you receive the formal decision letter or email. Find out more about how to get a decision reviewed.