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Announcements

Deputy Mayor Appointed | Councillor Powell

Deputy Mayor Appointed | Councillor Powell

At a Special Meeting of Council held this morning, Councillor Edwina Powell was elected as Dorset Deputy Mayor for the remainder of the current term, being until the end of 2026. Councillor Powell acted in this role earlier in the year while the By-Elections were being undertaken, and we congratulate her on being elected by her peers.

06 May 2025
Vale I Former General Manager - John Martin

Vale I Former General Manager - John Martin

It is with sadness that we learn of the passing of our friend and former General Manager, John Martin.

03 May 2025
Grant Success for Dorset | Play Our Way Funding Stream

Grant Success for Dorset | Play Our Way Funding Stream

More opportunities in the North East for women and girls in sport thanks to Play Our Way. Women and girls in the North East will find it easier and more enjoyable to play sport and be active as a result of a $499,946 grant to Dorset Council.

11 April 2025
DORSET RESOURCE RECOVERY PROJECT UNDERWAY

DORSET RESOURCE RECOVERY PROJECT UNDERWAY

Dorset Council was successful in the Waste and Resource Recovery Board High Priority Infrastructure Grants Program with funding of $43,908 to be used to complete the Dorset Resource Recovery Project.

02 April 2025
Dorset Council By-Elections | Results

Dorset Council By-Elections | Results

Rhys Beattie has been elected as the new Mayor for Council, following the resignation of Mayor Greg Howard in January 2025.

01 April 2025
Announcement | Acting Deputy Mayor Appointment

Announcement | Acting Deputy Mayor Appointment

At a Special Meeting of Council held this morning, Councillor Edwina Powell was appointed as Acting Deputy Mayor for Council. As a by-election process is currently being undertaken by the Tasmanian Electoral Commission to fill the role of Mayor, Acting Deputy Mayor Powell will be the Acting Mayor until the result of that by-election is announced. This is expected to be in early April 2025.

04 March 2025
Dorset By-Elections

Dorset By-Elections

Compulsory by-elections will be conducted by postal ballot to fill the vacancies of mayor and one councillor on the Dorset Council, following the resignation of Mayor Greg Howard on 23 January 2025.

21 February 2025
Announcement of Councillor Recount 2

Announcement of Councillor Recount 2

The Tasmanian Electoral Commission has conducted the recount of votes to fill the vacancies created by the resignation of Anna Coxen, Beth Donoghue and Leonie Stein.

20 February 2025
Announcement of Councillor Recount 1

Announcement of Councillor Recount 1

The Tasmanian Electoral Commission has conducted the recount of votes to fill the vacancies created by the resignation of Jerrod Nichols and Dale Jessup.

11 February 2025
2025 Dorset Australia Day Awards

2025 Dorset Australia Day Awards

On Thursday, 23 January 2025, Council held their annual awards reception to celebrate those within our community who have made a significant contribution to Dorset at the Scottsdale Mechanics Hall.

24 January 2025
Dorset Board of Inquiry Report Released | Commissioner Appointment Concludes

Dorset Board of Inquiry Report Released | Commissioner Appointment Concludes

The appointment of Commissioner Wardlaw, which began on August 2, 2023, following the Minister for Local Government's decision to establish a Board of Inquiry into aspects of Dorset Council and suspend all councillors during the inquiry, has come to an end today with the issuance of directions by the Minister and the reinstatement of the Councillors.

22 January 2025
Consultation commences on the Scottsdale Railway Precinct Open Space project

Consultation commences on the Scottsdale Railway Precinct Open Space project

Dorset Council is set to open consultation to gather feedback on what the community would like to see included in the Scottsdale Railway Station Precinct.

23 October 2024
Council newly constructed Eastmans Beach amenities block now open

Council newly constructed Eastmans Beach amenities block now open

Dorset Council has opened a newly completed amenities block at Eastmans Beach, Bridport today after a five-month construction period. The new and improved amenities building replaces a toilet block which was the oldest in the area and housed only a male and female toilet.

23 October 2024
Minister's Response to Board of Inquiry Report

Minister's Response to Board of Inquiry Report

On Friday, 16 August 2024, the Minister for Local Government informed Dorset Council that, after considering the Council's submission, he has directed the Board of Inquiry to reconsider its report.

20 August 2024
Dorset Board of Inquiry Report | Update

Dorset Board of Inquiry Report | Update

The Commissioner, at a Closed Session Special Meeting of Council on 25 July 2024, considered the Board of Inquiry Report provided to Council by the Minister for Local Government on 4 July 2024.

26 July 2024
2024 Dorset Australia Day Awards

2024 Dorset Australia Day Awards

On Thursday, 25 January 2024, Council held their annual awards reception to celebrate those within our community who have made a significant contribution to Dorset at the Ringarooma Memorial Hall.

26 January 2024
Playground Design Competition and Feedback open!

Playground Design Competition and Feedback open!

Got something to say on Dorset's playgrounds? Now is your chance!

31 October 2023
Launch of Northern Tasmania Alliance for Resilient Councils

Launch of Northern Tasmania Alliance for Resilient Councils

The Commissioner and General Manager attended the launch of the Northern Tasmania Alliance for Resilient Councils (NTARC) in Launceston on Monday, 28 August 2023. NTARC has secured the services of Katrina Graham as the Regional Climate Change Program Manager for the eight northern councils, which includes Dorset Council.

29 August 2023