• Blandford Town Council needs a Maintenance Person

  By forum_news at 15:43 on 26/07/12

  

  Would you like to work for the town? The town council is looking to hire a grounds and maintenance assistant to undertake the upkeep of facilities. These include the Town Council buildings, recreation grounds, open spaces, sports pitches and formal gardens. They're looking for someone with experience in a similar role, particularly using grass cutting equipment. Full driving license essential. The job pays £14,733 - £15,44...

• North Dorset Housing Strategy - Have your Say

  By forum_news at 22:20 on 30/01/12

  

  North Dorset District Council(NDDC) has published its draft Housing Strategy document and opened a consultation on the issues it raises. The council has chosen three aims for the period covered by the document, 2012-2015. These are: increasing the number of homes available to buy and rent (including affordable homes); protecting the vulnerable and disadvantaged by tackling homelessness and supporting people to stay in their own homes;...

• Blandford Forum Town Council Vacancies

  By forum_news at 21:51 on 30/01/12

  

  Love Blanford Forum? Want to work for it? The Blandford Forum Town Council is advertising two positions currently. First is Assistant Town Clerk, a part-time position of 30hrs a week with a salary of £24,646 -£26,276 pro rata. It's an administrative post that will see you minuting and clerking council meetings and working with local authorities, local organisations and the general public. The closing date for applications...

• Dorset's Councils Collaborate on the Traveller Issue

  By james_bfp at 13:31 on 30/09/11

  

  Dorset Councils, including North Dorset District, are currently discussing potential sites for permanent traveller and gypsy encampments across the county. The aim is to come up with a Development Plan Document to cover the county's needs for the next 15 years. Although the Coalition Government reversed the rules introduced by the former Labour government that required each council to provide permanent sites, Dorset County Council...

• Blandford Forum Town Council frustrated over derelict new library site

  By forum_news at 10:38 on 13/04/11

  

  Councillors at Monday's Town Meeting expressed frustration at the lack of forward motion from Dorset County Council in developing the site. The wire-fenced patch of ground behind the Tourist Information building is one of the first impressions that visitors to the town using the Marsh & Ham car park are treated to. With library funding across the country being cut and Dorset libraries facing closure and reduced opening times, the...

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