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The Town Council is the parish authority for Dorchester.

We are the fourth tier of government after parliament, the county council and the district council. Our legal powers are granted and regulated by various government acts. With a population of over 18,000 we are the largest town in West Dorset.

The Town Council supplements the provision of local government services in Dorchester and provides a range of social and recreational facilities, while promoting and representing the town with other national and statutory bodies. For example we provide virtually all the public open space and sports grounds in the town and provide the hanging baskets in the town centre; in short we do most of the things that make Dorchester the special place it is.

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HOW TO FIND US

The Council Offices are at 19 North Square, Dorchester. Our telephone number is 01305 266861 and our fax number is 01305 266085. Alternatively you can e-mail us at admin@dorchester-tc.gov.uk or use the on-line form in the 'Contact Us' area.

OFFICE OPENING TIMES

The offices are open from 9.30am to 5.00pm on Mondays, 8.30am to 5.00pm Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays and from 8.30am to 4.30pm on Fridays. We are closed for lunch from 1.00pm to 2.00pm every day.

THIS YEAR'S MAYOR

is Tess James. If you would like to invite her to an event you can write to her at the Mayor's Parlour, 19 North Square, Dorchester, DT1 1JF or click here to e-mail the Mayor's Secretary. You can download the current list of Mayoral engagements by clicking here.

Our website is constantly changing. You can find out the most recent things we have added by clicking on the 'What's New' tab at the top of the page.

If you have any ideas or suggestions of ways we can make it more useful please let us know by filling in the on-line form in the 'Contact Us' area.

OTHER PUBLIC BODIES

Dorset County Council has main responsibilities for Education, Social Services, Highways, Libraries, Trading Standards and county wide Strategic Planning. The telephone number for the County Council is 01305 221000.

West Dorset District Council has main responsibilities for the Planning Process and Development Control, Environmental Health, Economic Development, Council Tax and Business Rates, Benefits, Community Partnerships, and Tourism and Leisure. The telephone number for the District Council is 01305 251010.

To find out about the services provided by Dorset County Council or West Dorset District Council visit www.dorsetforyou.com.

First Dorset Credit Union (FiDo) are based in Dorchester. They are a community support organisation, staffed by local volunteers, who provide their members with a safe, ethical, and more economical alternative to high street banking and doorstep lenders. To find out more visit their website at www.firstdorsetcreditunion.co.uk.

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