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Dorset, a great place to live and work

This is the Dorset Council plan which sets out our ambitions for the next four years. It incorporates the political vision of your new councillors. Our ambition is to put Dorset Council at the heart of the community.


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Introduction

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Understanding Dorset

 

Our priorities

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Economic growth
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Unique environment
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Suitable housing
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Strong, healthy communities
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Staying safe and well
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Our values, behaviours and principles
  • economic growth - we will deliver sustainable economic growth, increasing productivity and the number of jobs in Dorset, creating great places to live, work and visit
  • unique environment - We will help to deliver sustainable development whilst protecting and enhancing Dorset’s environment
  • suitable housing - we will facilitate the availability of more affordable, suitable and decent housing
  • strong, healthy communities - we will work with residents and partners to build and maintain strong communities where people get the best start and live fulfilling lives
  • staying safe and well - we will work with all our residents to have a good quality of life 

 

Our priorities wheel

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