Dorset: Future Ready

Dorset: Future Ready focuses on enhancing community livability, driving economic growth, and reinvigorating the north east region. The project is the largest strategic planning initiative in the North East and includes a holistic and diverse mix of projects and priorities across the Dorset municipality. Together, these projects will have a transformative impact on the North East region through a focus on reducing barriers and maximizing opportunities within the live, work and play elements of our communities. The project will establish a vision for each town in collaboration with the community and target key indicators linked to strengthening the livability of the North East including:

• Improved amenity
• Increased social connection
• Economic diversity
• Promotion and development of lifestyle and opportunities across the region

The overarching aim is to create and showcase a region that is attractive across multiple generations and life stages and in doing so develop strong, resilient and interconnected communities.

The project will be progressed in stages with Scottsdale and Bridport, as the two main community and business precincts, to be the initial focal areas. Derby, with it's key economic driver, the Blue Derby Mountain Bike Trail network, will then follow on with subsequent stages including focuses on other towns across the region.

This project is currently seeking further funding.

Updated August 2025

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