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September 2020 September 2020
Look at new ways of working to reduce carbon emissions as people move from
home to work. Pop In Performers Group
Encourage green business growth and tourism as Dorset becomes the clean air We are really missing all the children and everyone that attends Performers group.
place to live and visit.
We really hope that we will be able to start this much loved village group back up
Tackling the climate emergency will require significant investment at all levels of again in January 2021 we may possibly look into an outdoor performance during
society, with Dorset Council needing to invest large sums of money over the next the summer of next year if things are still restricted.
20 years to become a Carbon Neutral Council.

The Council has a key role in lobbying government for clear policy and the Please Check out Pop In Place Website popinplace.org where I will be posting all
financial support needed as we look to a zero-carbon future. We will work with the up to date info about the group.
partners to look for support and opportunities for external funding, making sure
Dorset gets its fair share. Alison Bennett Telephone 01929 472023
We will consult the public and key stakeholders in order to gather views on our
proposed approach as set out in the strategy. We want to know if residents think
we have this strategy right, have identified the correct areas for action, or whether When you respond to advertisers, do please tell them you saw
any points are missing or need further consideration.
their advert in this magazine - it helps them monitor the
We intend to do this later in the year following the development of a costed
delivery plan. The details within this strategy will be further developed into a set of effectiveness of their advert and helps us generate more
clear actions to be undertaken by Dorset Council. We will use the ‘Areas for advertising revenue!!
action’ within the document as a basis for this but will also continue to draw upon
the actions raised through our ‘Call for ideas’ and ‘Inquiry Day’ sessions earlier this
year.

This Action Plan will set out our objectives, specific detailed actions, responsibilities,
timescales and performance measures. We will also include details of other key Dorchester
partners required to help deliver these actions, the scale of potential carbon
savings and the associated co-benefits. Framing
It is vital to recognise that the world has changed dramatically since we declared Picture and framing service
a climate emergency over a year ago. The COVID-19 pandemic has left Dorset
Council with huge financial challenges that need to be urgently addressed. with a wide selection of
Balancing what we need to do to address climate change with our legal mounts and frames.
requirement to provide statutory services will be a challenge but is key.
Open most days but best
call first before making a

Financial Situation special trip.
joan@dorchesterframing.com
Dorset Council recently outlined its latest financial position, including the impact of
the COVID-19 response on budgets. In summary the total cost of the financial
impact of COVID-19 to Dorset Council is £60m. This is as a result of additional The Old School House
spending and lost income due to COVID-19: Tincleton DT2 8QR
Additional expenditure responding to increased demand for social care for adults 01305 848909
and children, extra PPE for employees, support for people who were shielding, etc.

Lost income from suspension of car parking charges, closure of leisure centres and

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